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Casual work, earned over £1000

I have a friend, who doesn't have an income, but has done some casual work this year. She did think it would be less than £1000 and therefore wouldn't have to do anything about declaring it.
It has now gone over £1000.

Any advice on what she needs to do? how to declare it? Is there a need to become self employed. She thinks she may earn nearly £3000 this year.

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  • Comms69
    Comms69 Posts: 14,229 Forumite
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    Yes, self assessment will be needed. No tax will be due however.
  • greenery
    greenery Posts: 1,007 Forumite
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    Comms69 wrote: »
    Yes, self assessment will be needed. No tax will be due however.
    Thanks. Is it best to contact HMRC by phone or can it all be done online
  • Comms69
    Comms69 Posts: 14,229 Forumite
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    greenery wrote: »
    Thanks. Is it best to contact HMRC by phone or can it all be done online

    all online these days, she doesn't need to declare until jan 2020, so can start gathering everything around june/july
  • LilElvis
    LilElvis Posts: 5,835 Forumite
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    Does she claim any benefits as these may be affected by her self employed income.
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