SCMA has worked alongside HMRC for many years and built a positive relationship that benefits our members with advice for childminders across Scotland.
As a result, online resources, webinars and e-Learning programmes from HMRC are designed to ensure they are specific and relevant to self-employed childminders.
HMRC has re-developed its e-Learning programme - FREE for SCMA members - and covers tax, National Insurance, business records and childminding expenses. The online workshop can also be accessed at any time and at a place that suits you.
The programme follows childminder Joan who takes you through, step-by-step, the records you need to keep and explains how you calculate your profit for tax purposes.
The tax rules for childminders are a little different than for other self-employed people so it is worth going through this learning even if you have been self-employed before. This will help you to complete your tax return.
Although this e-Learning option is not interactive, childminder members will find it useful to understand how to complete tax returns or when completing paperwork.
SCMA members can access HMRC e-Learning via the Learning Library inside the Members Dashboard.
Login to the Membership Dashboard and explore the Learning Library.
Need help with your tax and National Insurance?
Login and download SCMA’s Tax & NI guide from the Documents section of the Members Dashboard.