I had my interview on 16th of March. It lasted about 40 minutes.
Interviewer asked about my current job (Been on salaried employment only since 2012/2013). Then she went back to Year 2010/2011, 2011/2012, 2012/2013.
Questions were very similar to everyone else had in their interview.
I had no issues with my tax returns with regards to 2010/2011.
I had the issue of not declaring the tax for 2012/2013 and had to clarify the reason for that.
Long story short - I did the accounting and certified the accounts to apply for the visa using an accountant in North East London. I live in South West London. My accountant was expensive and commute to see him was an issue. When I shared my concerns with him, he told me that since my business is sole trader anyone can do the tax return and there is no need to have certified accounts. Therefore I used the lodger in the house who was doing bookkeeping to help me. Since I paid some tax during the year as well and didn't continue the business for very long (didn't make enough profit during the FY), I didn't have to pay any tax.
For this response, her question was;
1. Didn't you know that you made a profit and you have to pay tax?
Answer - I knew I made a profit when I applied for the VISA but later on I was told that there's no tax due to (above)
2. Did you review and sign any returns?
Answer - It was done online and I didn't review or sign (personally)
3. When did you know that you haven't paid taxes?
Answer - I only got to know when my initial same day application was rejected with the reason. I straightaway took advice from accountant and solicitor and amended the tax return and sent a fresh application by post before my current visa expired. There's a penalty calculator on the HMRC site and I voluntarily paid the estimated penalty and interest. Then as soon as I received the final bill from HMRC, I paid any balance as well. These documents have been already sent to the caseworker.
4. In year 2011/2012, did you do any self employment?
Answer - Yes
5. How much was your income?
Answer - I don't know exactly but I paid £2,600 in tax. Therefore the profit could be £5,200.00.
6. You've only declared 4,500.00?
Answer - In that case I've paid more tax than what I should've paid. Maybe I should revisit the tax return through an accountant and check further.
That was it. The interview ended there.
I asked whether I could have the interview transcript? She said I should be able to request it online.
Looks like I can't request it online. Trying to figure out how I can request it.
Don't know how long it's going to take for them to respond. All I can do is, keep my fingers crossed
