Tax season can be a source of stress. But it doesn’t have to be this way. In this vlog, I’ll share some useful tips for ending procrastination with tax return.

Tax return deadline

For the tax year of 2022/23, it’s January 21, 2024. So, even if you’ve been procrastinating with tax return, rest assured that there is still some time left to finish it on time.

Procrastination isn’t just a matter of delaying tasks; it can have significant consequences, particularly when it comes to handling your tax return. Expect fines starting at £100. These can go as high as £300 for a 12-month delay in submitting the tax return papers.

Understanding why procrastination with tax return occurs

So, understanding why it happens, is the first step towards putting an end to it. Possible reasons why you may procrastinate with tax return:

  • Overwhelm, because you see it as a too-big a task,
  • Poor time management
  • Lack of motivation

Overcoming procrastination with tax return

Understanding why you delay things when it comes to tax return is part of the solution. You, now, need to deal with it. How can you make sure you don’t procrastinate anymore?

Well, there are several things that you could try. I elaborate more on them in the video below. Click to watch the tips on how to end procrastination with tax return. There’s a slice of cake involved, so I think you’ll like what you hear.

Conclusion

Ending procrastination with tax return is well worth the effort. I hope that the tips and techniques described in this video will help you a great deal. Remember to be honest with yourself about why you procrastinate, and then choose some of the effective strategies I provided. Here’s to transforming the dreaded task of tax return into a manageable and even rewarding experience.

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