Side work, fastened in place
A weekly record that holds
Ten minutes a week keeps tax time simple and shows whether your rate still makes sense.
Records are the rivet that keeps money and memory aligned.
| Column | Why |
|---|---|
| Payment | Total side income |
| Costs | Some may be deductible under local rules |
| Set-aside | Shows if the reserve covers what you may owe |
Pick one fixed day. Update the sheet, photograph receipts and move the set-aside. At year end you hand one file to an accountant instead of a box of paper.
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