Hello. Since last December I am registered as self-employed in the UK. I have one client in the US and I invoice them monthly or so. From what I can tell from the UK tax system, I don't really get any deductions except the standard, e.g. even if my support my wife who is a graduate student, it is the same as if I was single tax-wise, so it should be a simple filing. I don't really have much business expenses, except some computer/electronic purchases which were small so I am thinking it is better if I don't even try to claim them in order to do the self assessment myself.
Is that a good idea you think? Or should I seek a tax professional (where/how/cost?) to assist with my first filing?
Also, I found out that Greece (originating country) requires that I have a form filmed and "stamped" (they do a lot of stamp seals in Greece) by the revenue service here to avoid double taxation. Is that something the revenue service does? Do I just book an appointment for it? Sorry for asking this last question before calling HMRS, but I just found out, I will call tomorrow any way
Thanks,
Dimitris
