How to Delete an Incorrect Income Source

How to Delete an Incorrect Income Source
Charlotte Baroukh

Charlotte Baroukh

Tax Expert @ Pie

5 min read

Updated: 24 Oct 2024

5 min read

Updated: 24 Oct 2024

Removing an Income Source via Income Accounts

Managing your income sources accurately is crucial when using the Pie Tax App, especially if you're in the UK navigating self-assessment tax returns. Incorrectly entered data can lead to HMRC penalties, making it essential to keep your records precise and up-to-date. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of deleting an incorrect income source within the app.


By following our step-by-step instructions, you can ensure your bookkeeping is error-free, allowing you to focus on what matters most—your business. The Pie Tax App is designed to simplify self-assessment tax refunds, bookkeeping, and invoicing, and understanding how to correct mistakes will help you maintain a seamless financial management experience.

Your Step-by-Step Guide:

Deleting an incorrect income source in the Pie Tax App is a straightforward process. Follow these detailed instructions to ensure your financial records are accurate and up-to-date.

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Open the App and Access Your Profile

Launch the Pie Tax App and tap the avatar icon at the top left corner to access the profile info menu.

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Locate Income Accounts

Within the profile info menu, scroll down until you find the section labelled “Income Accounts.” Ensure you have already created an income source in the Pie Tax App. If not, you will need to do this before you can delete an income source.

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Select the Income to Delete

Tap on the “Income Accounts” section to view all the income entries you have created in the app. Scroll through the list of income sources and select the one you wish to delete by tapping on it. This will open the income details.

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Delete the Selected Income Source

Once you have opened the income details, look for the option to delete the income source. Tap the “Delete” button to proceed.

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Finalise Deletion

The app will prompt you to confirm that you want to delete the selected income source. Review your choice to ensure you are deleting the correct entry. Tap “Yes” when prompted to confirm the deletion of the income source. This action is irreversible, so make sure you are deleting the correct source.

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Verify Deletion

Return to the “Income Accounts” section to verify that the income source has been successfully deleted. It should no longer appear in the list of income sources.

Key Benefits

Here are three key benefits of using the Pie Tax App to delete incorrect income sources:

<h5>Prevent HMRC Penalties</h5><p><br></p><p>Ensure accurate records to avoid penalties from HMRC due to incorrect income data.</p>

Prevent HMRC Penalties


Ensure accurate records to avoid penalties from HMRC due to incorrect income data.

<h5>Ensure Accurate Bookkeeping</h5><p>Remove incorrect income sources to maintain precise financial records for tax returns.</p>

Ensure Accurate Bookkeeping

Remove incorrect income sources to maintain precise financial records for tax returns.

<h5>Simplify Financial Management</h5><p>Easily correct mistakes with the Pie Tax App to streamline your financial management.</p>

Simplify Financial Management

Easily correct mistakes with the Pie Tax App to streamline your financial management.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I access the settings in the Pie Tax App?

To access the settings, open the Pie Tax App and tap the avatar icon located at the top left corner of the app.


Where can I find my income accounts in the app?

You can find your income accounts by scrolling down within the settings menu to the section labelled “Income Accounts.”

Can I delete an income source I mistakenly added?

Yes, you can delete an incorrect income source by selecting it from the list in the “Income Accounts” section and tapping “Delete.”

Is deleting an income source reversible?

No, once you confirm the deletion of an income source, the action is irreversible, so ensure you are deleting the correct entry.

How can I verify that an income source has been deleted?

Return to the “Income Accounts” section to check that the deleted income source no longer appears in your list.

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