Side work with a eased edge
Keep a smooth weekly record
Ten minutes a week keeps tax time from catching on missing receipts.
Records are how you feel along the edge and notice a splinter early.
| Column | Why |
|---|---|
| Date and client | Shows concentration of load |
| Payment | Total side income |
| Costs | Some may be deductible under local rules |
| Set-aside | Shows whether the reserve is keeping up |
Pick one fixed day. Update the sheet and move the set-aside. Then decide if the next job belongs in the week.
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