New tax year and I'm already seeing tax being added to my new year why when I haven't used my 12500 allowance

It's important to understand that the tax allowance of £12,500 is an annual allowance, and it resets at the start of each tax year, David.

Here are some essential factors to keep in mind for precise tax calculations:

• The tax calculations in QuickBooks Self-Employed (QBSE) are generally done based on the projected annual earnings. If the system projects that you will earn more than the personal allowance in the year, it will automatically start calculating tax.
• Tax will be calculated at 20% of anything over the1042 per month. The system calculates and will alter depending on the earnings for that month.
• Double-check your settings in QBSE to make sure everything is inputted correctly, such as your tax profile, the accounting period, and any other relevant tax settings.
• Ensure that the deductions considered are only related to personal allowance tax. Sometimes, other local taxes or specific deductions can apply based on your business type or location.

You can also check out our QuickBooks Self-Employed annual tax guide to help you prepare your taxes.

Revisit us if you have other concerns about managing your tax in QuickBooks Self-Employed. We're always here to help.