Self Assessment 101: HMRC Workshop w/ Dan Tsu

A crash course workshop designed to empower and guide early-career creative freelancers to confidently navigate self-assessment tax returns.
About this Event

Are you a new or existing freelancer who is stuck on how to navigate the tricky world of self-assessment tax returns?

Join us at the Good Growth Hub for an interactive, informal and practical workshop exploring everything you need to know about setting up for self-assessment as a freelancer.

This session will be led by Dan Tsu, a creative freelancer who has worked extensively in live events, youth education and across the creative industries for over 10 years (combined with part-time PAYE work).

During the session we'll cover:

• Setting up for self-assessment
• Registering for self-assessment (UTR)
• Creating a Government Gateway account
• Tracking income and expenses
• Introduction to filing your tax return
• Walkthrough of key self-assessment sections for creative freelancers
• Deductions – specific to creative industries (eg workspace, materials, travel, bills)
• Paying your tax
• Payment terms, 50% advance (’payments on account’)
• Common mistakes - penalties & tips for timely payments
• Practical tips and resources

What you'll need to bring with you!

• UTR and registered self-employed
• Laptop
• P60 or P45 forms from your employer, if applicable for those who worked part-time (on PAYE) during the 2024-25 tax year .

Please note, in order to attend this event you must be aged 18-30 and currently live in one of the following four boroughs: Newham, Hackney, Tower Hamlets or Waltham Forest.