Re-start sole trading, tax return Jan 27?

monaymadlol

Hi 👋 I will be restarting occasional sole trader work soon alongside my employed work which employers have allowed. 
Havent sole traded since early last year so haven't had to do self assessment. 
I will be registering again for SA with HMRC. 

My question is, in the past my accounting year was 5/4 to 4/4 which I'd like to keep. But should I not have it as this if I re-start sole trading next month?

Also, is it correct i won't have to do a tax return jan 26 for 24/25? And do a tax return for 25/26 in jan 27 in the tax year that I'll have traded? I expect turnover each year to be under 10k.

Thanks

MyRealNameToo

You'd start mid the financial year but still report inline with the financial year so your 25/26 return will only cover Oct-Apr 

As long as you deregistered then no return will be required for 24/25 if no self employment occurred in that financial year.