How to Add Tax Paid for Different Income Types

 How to Add Tax Paid for Different Income Types

6 min read

Updated: 14 Nov 2024

6 min read

Updated: 14 Nov 2024

Adding Tax Paid in the Pie Tax App

Managing your tax obligations can be daunting, but with the Pie Tax App, adding your tax paid is simple and tailored to your income type. Whether you're employed under PAYE, working as a self-employed contractor under CIS, or managing other income streams like capital gains, sole trader profits, or rental income, Pie has you covered. This guide will walk you through the steps for adding tax paid in the app, ensuring your tax records are accurate and up to date.


From PAYE adjustments to CIS reconciliation, and real-time tax calculations for other income types, Pie makes it easy to stay on top of your tax commitments.

Adding PAYE Tax Paid

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All Incomes

After opening the app, tap the "All Incomes" chart, select the income you want to update, then tap the three-dot icon to edit. Enter your tax amounts in the "Tax Deducted" section.

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Via Income Accounts

Open the app, go to settings, and tap ‘Income Accounts’. Select your PAYE income, tap ‘Edit’, and enter the ‘Tax removed’ figures. Double-check to ensure accuracy for real-time tax updates.

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Via Quick Add

From the dashboard, tap ‘Quick Add’, then select 'Add an Income'. Choose your PAYE income and enter the ‘Tax Removed’ amount. Ensure the figures match your documents to avoid any errors.

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Via Tax Overview

Go to ‘Tax Overview’, scroll to ‘Your Incomes’, select your PAYE source, and tap ‘Edit’ to enter the figures and save.

Adding CIS Tax Paid

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Via Bookkeeping

In ‘Bookkeeping’, find the transaction, select your CIS income source, and choose the correct tax rate (20%, 30%, or No CIS). Tap ‘Submit’ to save.

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Via Quick Add

Tap ‘Quick Add’, select your CIS income, enter details, and choose the tax percentage (20%, 30%, or No CIS). Tap ‘Submit’.

For Other Income Types (Rental, Sole Trader, Capital Gains, etc.)

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Add an Income

If no tax has been paid, simply add an income to your all incomes' chart. The app will calculate your real-time tax bill automatically.

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Create Income Source

For other incomes with 0 tax paid, just create an income source in your profile settings under 'Income Accounts'. The added income will automatically re-calculate your real-time tax figures.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Sometimes, issues can arise during the process. Here are some common problems and solutions:

<h5>Select the Right Income Type</h5><p>Choose the correct income source, like PAYE or CIS, for accurate tax calculations.</p>

Select the Right Income Type

Choose the correct income source, like PAYE or CIS, for accurate tax calculations.

<h5>Verify Figures</h5><p>Ensure your entered tax and pay figures match your records to avoid errors.</p>

Verify Figures

Ensure your entered tax and pay figures match your records to avoid errors.

<h5>Refresh the App</h5><p>Refresh the app after updates to ensure real-time tax accuracy.</p>

Refresh the App

Refresh the app after updates to ensure real-time tax accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions

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