TaxSimba — Self-Employed Hairdressers and Beauty Professionals: Tax Return Preparation
Preparation worksheet

Optional offline planning aid, not a tax return or filing confirmation.
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WORK THROUGH THIS EXAMPLE
You receive salon payouts and also take private appointments. Keep each source, tips and any chair-rent charges identifiable. Compare appointment records with cash and card receipts rather than assuming the salon’s net transfer is your entire income.

DECISION TO RESOLVE
Are private clients and cash tips included alongside salon statements?

YOUR POSITION
Relevant year and source: ____________________
Evidence supporting your answer: ____________________
Missing item and who will obtain it: ____________________
Deadline or next review date: ____________________

1. Collect booking, cash, card and tip records.
Notes: ______________________________

2. Reconcile platform fees and payouts.
Notes: ______________________________

3. Gather chair-rent and business product invoices.
Notes: ______________________________

4. Identify personal and mixed-use costs.
Notes: ______________________________

5. Provide working arrangements and other-income documents.
Notes: ______________________________

Actions agreed and responsible person:
____________________________________

Guide: https://taxsimba.co.uk/blogs/hairdresser-beauty-self-assessment
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