do you get a letter?

**louise** · 10-01-2008, 03:24 PM

Hi, I realised last night that i never recieved a letter to confirm i didnt have to pay tax. Should i get one or does that mean it never went through. I done it all online ages ago
Thanks
Louise

**ruby** · 10-01-2008, 03:48 PM

i usually get one to say wether i do or don't have to pay tax
sent my tax return in May received reply in september but i don't do mine on line so could be different but if you haven't received one i would phone them just to confirm that you don't have to pay anything

cathy

**louise** · 10-01-2008, 04:05 PM

Thanks, I was dumb just realised why dont i double check my account online. I have and it does say nothing which is good. By the way to anyone wondering online is easier not so many boxes looking at you esp as i had two incomes to add.
Lou

**sarah707** · 10-01-2008, 06:30 PM

Thanks for that tip Louise - I've always been a bit scared of putting the wrong numbers in the boxes or something... so I get my stuff together and ring the local tax office and they talk me through it all... bit of a wimp with numbers...

Maybe I'll try it online in April though if it's easier

**deeb66** · 12-01-2008, 03:44 PM

I have done my return on-line for the last couple of years.

have to say it is much easier as it jumps the sections you don't need to complete and if you miss something that you did need to complete, or if figures don't add up, it will tell you.

**Monkey1** · 12-01-2008, 04:05 PM

I camt remember getting a letter and realised that when the advert for the deadline came on the tv and started to panic thinking they hadn't received it! I called them but they said they hed had it. Phew!

**Rubybubbles** · 14-01-2008, 01:42 PM

I got my letter last week. LOL at Monkey!

**Tily Bud** · 14-01-2008, 01:44 PM

I got mine just before xmas x

**chez1373** · 15-01-2008, 12:35 AM

Ive no idea if i should be paying tax? Ive just started in december 2007 im only getting 90£ a week and im spending nearly double that to start up etc Do you think i should phone for advice or leave it till april?
Im doing my own accounts (very scary)

**oakie dokie** · 15-01-2008, 06:24 AM

yes i had one befor xmas

hazelx

**Mickey Mouse Clubhouse** · 15-01-2008, 04:33 PM

I do all mine on line it is so much easier worth giving it a go.

Lorraine xx

**sarah707** · 15-01-2008, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by chez1373

Ive no idea if i should be paying tax? Ive just started in december 2007 im only getting 90£ a week and im spending nearly double that to start up etc Do you think i should phone for advice or leave it till april? Im doing my own accounts (very scary)

Your accounts run from April 07 to April 08 and for the whole year you are allowed to earn (after deductions) just over £5,000 if you're a single person... not sure what the married allowance is, sorry. Is it different?

If you're earning £90 a week and losing about 2/3 in deductions, that's £30 x 17 weeks (ish)... so you're going to be putting about £500 through your books ... not a worry!

Just make sure they know you're self employed and they will send you a return in April - or as the ladies here have recommended, you can do it online.

**chez1373** · 15-01-2008, 07:26 PM

Oh No Sarha!
Ive already put that through my books in the first month??? £500 +
Do you think im doing something wrong?

**sarah707** · 15-01-2008, 09:58 PM

Have I got the wrong end of the stick hun? I'll pm you... xx

**Rubybubbles** · 16-01-2008, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by sarahnev707

Your accounts run from April 07 to April 08 and for the whole year you are allowed to earn (after deductions) just over £5,000 if you're a single person... not sure what the married allowance is, sorry. Is it different?If you're earning £90 a week and losing about 2/3 in deductions, that's £30 x 17 weeks (ish)... so you're going to be putting about £500 through your books ... not a worry!

Just make sure they know you're self employed and they will send you a return in April - or as the ladies here have recommended, you can do it online.

My allowence is just over £5000 too, makes no odds if married or not, it's what 'you' make (it just effects any benifits as in I get none! £45 per month tax credits and family allwence at pence per month too!)