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The practical session covers key filing requirements and Self-Assessment deadlines, how taxable profits and tax liabilities are calculated, the forthcoming Making Tax Digital requirements, tracking income and expenses, allowable business expenses, differences between sole traders, limited companies and CICs, and when to work with an accountant. 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Monthly Social for Creatives", "start": "2026-10-29T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-12-17T00:00:00Z", "place": "Roundhouse", "address": "Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8EH London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://booking.roundhouse.org.uk/71655/71658", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["art", "music"], "description": "What's in Common? Monthly Social for Creatives is a relaxed drop-in social for young people aged 11–25, held at the Roundhouse Creative Studios. It is run by the Roundhouse and brings young artists together to share ideas, meet and collaborate with local creatives, enjoy free pizza and refreshments, try the DJ decks and play games, with friendly youth workers on hand. The session on 29 October includes a live jam. 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