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Selling Resources & Income Tax

Discussion in 'Tes Authors' Group' started by Brabanski, Jan 9, 2017.

  1. Brabanski

    Brabanski New commenter


    I am seeking a bit of help with how to file a tax return at the end of the tax year 16/17 that is approaching. I am a full time teacher, therefore is selling resources classed as a second income? I have searched the FAQ section, however it is quite confusing and some information contradicts. Do I need to create a gateway account through HMRC (I thought this was just for self-employment?) or do I simply declare my extra income using an online form at the end of the tax year?


    From a very stressed out seller!
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  2. Tes_Natalie

    Tes_Natalie New commenter

    @Brabanski I've just dropped you an email following your message to us at the weekend. Hope it's helpful :)
  3. thinky

    thinky Occasional commenter

    In my previous employment (I'm now self employed) I also did consultancy work that was additional to my employment and had to register as self employed. For that I completed a tax return and then could choose to have the additional tax deducted from my employer's salary (you're then sent a new tax code).

    I *think* from next year you're allowed to make up to £1k tax free as a 'micro entrepreneur' trader, but above that will need to be declared.

    I'm not sure that's the case for this year though! The best thing is to give HMRC a call or alternatively you might get some luck asking for accountancy advice over at the UK Business Forums.
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  4. mathsmutt

    mathsmutt Star commenter

    Hi @Brababnski,

    My understanding is that all income should be declared and I would suggest registering as a sole trader,
    but you would have to keep records and expect to complete a tax return. Online is straight forward - particularly if done before September.

    HMRC https://www.gov.uk/new-business-register-for-tax , https://www.gov.uk/set-up-sole-trader

    Otherwise, you inform HMRC about how much you have earned and they change your tax code accordingly.

    Taxation of small businesses may well be changing this year.
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  5. mrajlong

    mrajlong Established commenter

    Just completed my first tax return for selling on TES. Used an accountant though as my other half is also self-employed. Bit depressing considering the VAT already paid and of course commission. All this means I only get approx 50% of the resource sale value, but not much I can do about that :(
  6. Brabanski

    Brabanski New commenter

    Thanks for all of this information! It is really appreciated. When I try to set up an online account, it asked for a gateway ID - what is this?

    mrajlong - any extra pocket money is better than none I guess, but you're right, it is quite depressing :(
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  7. Rott Weiler

    Rott Weiler Star commenter Forum guide

    @Brabanski Before you can use most government online services you first have to create an online "Government Gateway Account". Once you have created your account you are given a gateway user ID, and that's what you then have to use to access specific services such as HMRC self assessment.

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  8. Brabanski

    Brabanski New commenter

    Thank you! Really helpful - I had been searching for a while!
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