Overview

Becoming a sole trader means stepping into both creative autonomy and financial responsibility. Tax isn’t just a legal requirement, it’s a rhythm of stewardship, clarity and care. This framework helps you:

• Understand what taxes apply to sole traders
• Track income, expenses and allowable deductions
• Navigate National Insurance and VAT thresholds
• Prepare for Self-Assessment and payments on account
• Align financial practice with emotional ease and ecological values

Whether you’re just starting out or refining your systems, this guide offers modular scaffolding for:

☑ Emotional and practical orientation
☑ Clear tax categories and thresholds
☑ Adaptive planning and record-keeping
☑ Decision support for VAT registration
☑ Reflection prompts for financial rhythm and care

Contents
Module 1: Sole Trader Status & Emotional Orientation
Module 2: Income Tax & Allowances
Module 3: National Insurance Contributions (NICs)
Module 4: Expenses & Deductions
Module 5: Self-Assessment & Payments on Account
Module 6: VAT Thresholds & Registration
Module 7: Reflection, Planning & Cultural Notes

If this stirred something, you might enjoy diving deeper into Spiralmore’s story frameworks — where emotional resonance meets practical rhythm, and care is not an afterthought, but the lead character.