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Are you looking for sympathy and then trying to be smug with the grants funding.
Might have read it wrong but you sound like a clown if I haven’t
Just trying to wind up gbj_tester who seems a bit put out that I, fairly and legitimately, have my payments on account reduced to zero almost every year at no cost to anyone, so I can function as an artist with sometimes no income if I choose. It's fine though, I don't think he's easily wound up.
As it happens yes there is an element of clowning in the work I make. You're right I do sound like I'm after sympathy, and there are people much worse off then me, so perhaps I'll wind my neck in.
I have paid my tax on time, in full, every other year since I became self employed in 2011, usually on the day I complete my return in April. Anyone can request to reduce payments on account, and all requests are considered on their merits. Alot of small creative businesses would cease to exist if this were not possible. I also sometimes get Arts Council grants for projects, which are part taxpayer funded, so thanks for your generosity :)
You'll be pleased to hear my request to reduce payments on account to zero for 22/23 was agreed.