Bespoke Tax & Accounting Services

Self Assessment Tax Returns

Personal tax returns for sole traders, locums, landlords, and high earners

We prepare Self Assessment tax returns with the same technical rigour, whether your affairs are straightforward or genuinely complex. We handle registrations, calculations, and secure filings directly with HMRC.

What we handle:

• Sole trader tax returns - profit calculations, allowable business expenses, Class 2 & Class 4 NIC.
• Locum professionals & contractors - NHS pension considerations, mileage allowances, and expense claims.
• Buy-to-let landlords - rental accounts, Section 24 interest restrictions, and capital gains on property disposals.
• High earners - tapered personal allowance management, pension annual allowance charges, and High Income Child Benefit Charge.
• Capital gains - crypto assets, residential property (60-day reporting), and business asset disposals.
• HMRC representation - full professional support and communication in the event of an enquiry.

Limited Company Accounts & Tax

Statutory accounts, corporation tax returns, and corporate compliance

Complete corporate accounting and tax compliance services for UK limited companies. We ensure your statutory obligations are met perfectly, while actively advising on tax-efficient structures and profit extraction.

What we handle:

• Statutory accounts preparation - fully compliant with Companies House and HMRC regulations.
• Corporation Tax returns (CT600) - accurate calculations, capital allowance claims, and tax relief optimization.
• Strategic profit extraction - optimal combinations of salary, dividends, and employer pension contributions.
• Companies House compliance - confirmation statements, director appointments, and corporate filings.
• Group structures - holding companies, inter-company transactions, and group tax relief planning.
• R&D tax credits - identifying qualifying expenditure and compiling robust claims.

Payroll

End-to-end payroll processing and employer compliance

Running payroll can be complex and time-consuming. Our dedicated payroll bureau handles everything from monthly processing to auto-enrolment pensions, and director payroll.

What we handle:

• End-to-end payroll processing - customized payslips, gross-to-net calculations, and statutory payment processing.
• Auto-enrolment pensions - scheme setup, employee assessments, contribution calculations, and pension provider uploads.
• Director payroll optimization - structured to utilize national insurance thresholds perfectly.
• Year-end compliance - production of P60s, P11Ds, and employer annual declarations.
• HMRC dispute resolution - handling payroll queries, tax code changes, and payment disputes.

VAT Registration & Compliance

Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliant VAT returns and advisory

We handle VAT registrations, scheme selection, quarterly returns, and MTD-compliant submissions. Our team ensures you navigate complex VAT rules - such as the construction Domestic Reverse Charge - with total confidence.

What we handle:

• VAT registration & scheme selection - Flat Rate Scheme, Cash Accounting, or standard accruals based on your business model.
• MTD-compliant submissions - fully digital record-keeping and secure software filings.
• Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) & Domestic Reverse Charge (DRC) - expert handling for contractors.
• Partial exemption - calculations for businesses with mixed taxable and exempt supplies.
• International VAT - advice on cross-border services, import/export, and VAT on digital services.
• VAT audits - complete audit support and representation during HMRC VAT inspections.

Strategic Tax Advisory

Advanced tax planning, restructuring, and wealth protection

Our tax advisory services go beyond routine compliance. We work proactively with you to structure your personal and business affairs to legitimately minimize tax liability, protect assets, and plan for future exits.

What we handle:

• Corporate restructuring - group reorganisations, share-for-share exchanges, and demergers.
• Business sale planning - maximizing Business Asset Disposal Relief (formerly Entrepreneurs' Relief).
• HMRC clearance - securing formal advanced clearances from HMRC for corporate transactions.
• Wealth protection - asset protection, trust structures, and business property relief.
• Enquiry representation - robust defense and expert management of HMRC tax investigations.
• Bespoke tax opinions - formal written opinions on complex, high-value tax matters.

Property Tax Planning

Specialist tax advice for landlords, property developers, and investors

The tax landscape for property investors has changed dramatically. We provide specialist advice on holding structures, Section 24 interest restrictions, capital gains, SDLT, and incorporation relief.

What we handle:

• Incorporation planning - structuring the transfer of property portfolios to limited companies utilizing Section 162 relief.
• Section 24 mitigation - legal, structured planning to manage mortgage interest relief restrictions.
• Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) - expert advice on mixed-use properties, multiple dwellings relief, and partnerships.
• Capital Gains Tax (CGT) - calculation of gains, 60-day reporting, and rollover/gift reliefs.
• Property development tax - CIS compliance, option to tax, capital allowances, and VAT considerations.
• Family property partnerships - utilizing structures to distribute rental income tax-efficiently.