Self assessment tips?

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I got an accountant for my first Tax assessment - which was good - earned maybe 25 grand that first year - managed to offset the investment costs -

now need enter year 2 tax return - similar income for that year ( 24 K year 17/18 ) but very little investment -

I guess the only costs I had were gas and electricity ( I work frm home... ) and virgin gamer internet ( 50 quid a month - I need this speed purely for work)

I wouldnt bother about the accountants fee normally - but this year has been terrible due to kids and me breaking my ankle - 8 weeks non weight bearing. I have earned maybe 8000 this year if I am lucky!!

I think I can claim 20% of bills ( for the year where I earnt 24K ) can I claim more for the internet? cos defo spending over the odds on that..

My work is all on the computer - maybe a couple of trips to london to meet potential clients?

any other tips? cos spending 300 quid on accountant is going to break the bank right now!!!!

I wish it could be christmas every daaaay!!!

Can you compare to last years return and see what the accountant claimed re your bills. So that you claim the same.

Not sure what your business is but you could potentially use 'simplified expenses' www.gov.uk/simpler-income-tax-simplified-expenses

HMRC may be able to offer advice if you ring them up. They also run various webinars offering advice for the self employed