Understand how Self Assessment works, what records you need to keep, what business expenses you can claim and prepare for Making Tax Digital

If you’re self-employed, freelancing or running a small business, understanding your tax responsibilities can make managing your finances much less daunting.

This practical and informative session will help you understand how Self Assessment works, what records you need to keep, what business expenses you can claim and how to prepare for Making Tax Digital.

Using plain English explanations, practical examples and HMRC guidance, the session will take you through the key things you need to know to manage your tax affairs with greater confidence and avoid common mistakes.

What will the session cover?

How Self Assessment works in practice

Who needs to submit a tax return

Key tax deadlines and how to avoid penalties

Record keeping best practice

Allowable and disallowable business expenses

Working from home claims

When to engage a bookkeeper or accountant

How to complete a Self Assessment return online

What Making Tax Digital means for self-employed businesses

Practical steps to prepare for digital tax reporting

The session uses plain English explanations, practical examples and HMRC guidance to help attendees feel more confident in managing their tax affairs and planning ahead.

Who is it for?

This session is designed for freelancers, sole traders and self-employed professionals working across theatre, dance and the wider arts and creative sectors.

It will be particularly useful if you’re newly self-employed, have multiple sources of freelance income, are preparing to complete your own Self Assessment, or simply want to make sure your record keeping and tax processes are on the right track.

The session is open to both TDNI members and non-members.

What will you take away?

By the end of the session, you’ll have a clearer understanding of your tax and compliance obligations, how to keep effective business records and the practical steps you can take to prepare for Making Tax Digital.

Date: Wednesday 7th October 2026

Tickets: £15 TDNI Members | £20 Non-Members

Spaces are limited. Book your place to build your understanding of Self Assessment and get your business ready for digital tax reporting.

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