How to claim self-employed business expenses

Hi, I am employed and self-employed and employed. I was asked to complete a personal tax return which I have done, but I can not find anywhere to claim back my business expenses as I have made no income from my self-employment and can't see anywhere on HMRC where I can complete a business tax return.

Hi

If your self employed expenses exceed your self employed income, you can claim loss relief to carry forward and set off against future profits.
Guidance on how to calculate (and claim)  (a) self employed expenses and (b) self employed loss relief are provided here:  
Expenses if you're self-employed and
HS227 Losses (2020)

Thank you

Thank you for the reply, but I was wanting to know if my self-employed losses could be set against my employed income rather than carry it forward to the next financial year?

Hi
Yes.  
On SA103S os box 33  Loss from this tax year set off against other income for 2022–23.  
On SA103F, you would enter the figure in box 78.
The online return will have a box named ""Loss from this tax year set off against other income for 2022–23"".
Thankyou.

I am having a similar problem. My summary is saying: n the year starting 6 April 2023 and ending 5 April 2024 you have told us you: that you did not claim an allowable loss. Does this mean that my loss has not been included in the calculations and if so which section do I fill in to ensure my loss is deducted against my PAYE please? Thank you

Hi Susan,
It depends on whether you use the cash basis or traditional accounting on whether or not the loss can be used.
you should contact our helpline:
Self Assessment: general enquiries
For your record to be accessed to confirm.
Thank you.