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Accounting for sole traders, performers, healthcare & social care workers, also small companies and business training. www.performanceaccountancy.co.uk

The only Chartered Accountant with a Professional Operatic Background specialising in accounting and tax requirements for those in the Performing Arts Industry. Here at Performance Accountancy, we pride ourselves in understanding the needs of the small business whether it is adhoc help during the year, the support of an accountant 1 or 2 days a week, or a fully outsourced accounting function. We are here to support your business whether you are starting up or have been trading for several years. We specialise in performers and creatives, sole traders, business processes and sage accounting training.

15/10/2026

Earning over £30,000? HMRC has a date with your diary.

And no, it's not a romantic one. 🙃

From 6 April 2027, Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax expands to self-employed people and landlords with qualifying income over £30,000.

So if you're a musician, actor, performer or creative juggling gigs, teaching, royalties and freelance work, it's time to start paying attention.

We're talking:
🎼 Digital record keeping
📊 Quarterly updates to HMRC
💻 Compatible accounting software

And before you ask... no, four quarterly updates don't mean four full tax returns!

I've put together a dedicated MTD page explaining what's changing, who's affected and how to prepare without turning your bookkeeping into a full-scale West End drama.

👉 https://www.performanceaccountancy.co.uk/making-tax-digital-for-performers/

Because the best performances start with a good rehearsa and MTD is no different.

14/10/2026

Who needs a lift?

I’ve got 9 spaces left for Performers looking for 2025/26 accountancy support!

If you’re a musician, performer or creative who’s tired of juggling tax returns, receipts and spreadsheets alongside everything else, hop in! I’ll take care of the numbers so you can concentrate on doing what you love.

🎟️ Only 9 spaces available - fancy one of them?

👉 Book your discovery call⁠ - https://www.performanceaccountancy.co.uk/booking/team-1709295433

13/10/2026

Actors, where on earth are your receipts?

Between auditions, rehearsals, performances and the occasional actual day off, bookkeeping isn't exactly top of the priority list.

But trust me, January-you will thank October-you for getting organised now.

I've put together a practical guide to keeping your financial records in order, without the drama - https://www.performanceaccountancy.co.uk/financial-record-keeping-for-actors-a-practical-uk-guide/

🎬 Less spreadsheet chaos. More standing ovations.

09/10/2026

Earned less than £1,000 from performing? You might not need to register with HMRC!

Yes, really! 👀

If you're just starting out in the performing arts, perhaps you've done a few paid gigs, some teaching or a bit of freelance work alongside your studies, you might be wondering whether you need to register as self-employed.

Here's where the £1,000 trading allowance comes in. But, as with most things involving HMRC, there are exceptions!

Give it a watch. It could save you some unnecessary paperwork!

08/10/2026

🎶 You're a musician. Not an accountant and that's OK!

You've spent hours practising, rehearsing, teaching and performing. Then you finally get a quiet evening and what are you doing? Sorting receipts, chasing invoices and wondering whether HMRC will agree with what you've put on your tax return. 🙈 Sound familiar?

Doing your own taxes might save you an accountant's fee, but what is it costing you in time, energy and peace of mind?

I know that life as a musician rarely follows a neat 9–5 schedule. One week you're performing, the next you're teaching, and somewhere in between you're supposed to keep your finances organised too!

Because your music deserves centre stage. Not your tax return - https://www.performanceaccountancy.co.uk/the-emotional-cost-of-doing-your-own-taxes-when-uk-musicians-need-an-accountant/

02/10/2026

- Ever looked at an expense and thought…“Where on earth am I supposed to put THAT?”

Travel? Agent fees? Vocal coaching? Costumes? Software? Rehearsal costs?

When you work in the performing arts, your expenses don’t always fit neatly into the categories you’re given.

So we’ve created an Expense Mapping Cheat Sheet to make things a little easier.
It’s a simple reference to help you work out where different performer expenses should go – and hopefully save you some head-scratching along the way.

Save it. Bookmark it. Come back to it when you need it.

Find the Expense Mapping Cheat Sheet here - https://www.performanceaccountancy.co.uk/knowledgebase/expense-mapping-cheat-sheet/

30/09/2026

Your first tax return is a lie. 👀

Well… sort of.

When you’re new to Self Assessment, there’s one part of your first tax bill that can come as a bit of a shock.

You’ve worked out what you owe. You’re prepared to pay it. Then HMRC asks for more.
Welcome to payments on account.

It can feel like you’re being charged tax twice, but there is a reason for it – and understanding how it works can make that first January deadline a lot less painful.

In this video, James explains what payments on account are, why HMRC asks for them and, most importantly, why your first tax bill may be bigger than you were expecting.

New to self-employment as a performer? This is definitely one to know before your first tax return lands.

28/09/2026

Conductors - are you claiming everything you’re entitled to?

Scores, travel, equipment, professional fees... when your work takes you from rehearsal room to concert hall, the expenses can soon add up.

I’ve put together a handy 2026 tax-deductible expenses checklist specifically for UK conductors - so you can check what you might be able to claim before it disappears into the great pile of forgotten receipts.

Take a look here:
https://www.performanceaccountancy.co.uk/conductor-tax-deductible-expenses-uk-checklist-for-2026/

26/09/2026

*Are you doing your own tax return?*

You’re a performer or musician.

You spend your time rehearsing, teaching, recording, auditioning, gigging, touring and trying to build your career.

And then, somewhere in amongst all of that, you’re expected to understand:

📌 What expenses you can claim
📌 What records you need to keep
📌 What HMRC actually wants from you
📌 Whether you need to register for Making Tax Digital
📌 What happens when you have several different income streams
📌 And whether you’re paying more tax than you actually need to

Sound familiar?

The problem isn't that you're incapable of doing your own accounts.

It’s that you shouldn't have to become an accountant just because you're self-employed.

At Performance Accountancy, we work specifically with performers, from musicians and singers to dancers, actors and teachers.

We understand the weird world of freelance performing.

Different contracts. Different income streams. Agents. Teaching. Gigs. Touring. Expenses. And yes… HMRC.

You concentrate on the stage. We'll concentrate on the numbers.

If you're currently doing your own tax return and wondering whether there might be an easier way, let's have a chat.

Book a free 15-minute discovery call:
https://www.performanceaccountancy.co.uk/contact-us/

18/09/2026

Auditions have enough drama already.

Travel. New headshots. Sheet music. That coffee you absolutely needed after the 6am train…Being a performer comes with plenty of costs before you’ve even got the job.

Knowing which expenses are allowable and keeping track of them as you go can make life a lot easier when it’s time to do your accounts.

You concentrate on the audition.
We’ll help with the less theatrical paperwork - https://www.performanceaccountancy.co.uk/

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Tuesday	12pm - 9pm
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Friday	12pm - 9pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
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http://www.performanceaccountancy.co.uk/

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