Self Assessment accountant in Tewkesbury
We prepare and file your Self Assessment tax return, work out what you owe, and tell you early so there are no surprises on 31 January. We also get you ready for Making Tax Digital.
What we do for you
- Registering you for Self Assessment with HMRC
- Preparing and filing your tax return
- Income and expenses review, so you claim what you are entitled to
- Tax calculation and payment on account explained clearly
- Dealing with HMRC letters and queries
- Rental income and other income reported correctly
- Making Tax Digital for Income Tax readiness
- Reminders ahead of every deadline
Who needs to file a Self Assessment tax return
You usually need to file a Self Assessment return if you are self-employed, a partner in a partnership, a company director with income that is not taxed at source, or you receive other untaxed income such as rent. High earners and people with certain capital gains also need to file.
If you are not sure whether you need to, ask us. We will tell you honestly.
Expenses you can claim
Allowable expenses reduce your taxable profit. Common ones include materials and stock, tools and equipment, vehicle and travel costs, insurance, phone and software, accountancy fees and a proportion of home costs if you work from home. Some people can use simplified expenses or the £1,000 trading allowance instead. We work out which route leaves you better off.
Payments on account
If your bill is above a certain level, HMRC asks you to pay in advance towards next year's tax, usually in two instalments on 31 January and 31 July. This often catches people out in their second year. We calculate the amounts early so you can put the money aside.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
Self Assessment is changing. From April 2026, self-employed people and landlords with qualifying income above £50,000 must keep digital records, send quarterly updates and make a final declaration through compatible software. The threshold drops to £30,000 from April 2027 and £20,000 from April 2028.
If this could apply to you, we will check your position and set you up with the right software before the start date.
Self Assessment in Polish and English
Many of our clients are Polish speakers who find UK tax forms confusing. We explain your return, your options and your bill in Polish or English. Rozliczenie podatku w UK możemy omówić po polsku.
Key dates to know
5 October
Last day to tell HMRC you need to file a return if you have never filed before.
31 October
Deadline for a paper return. Most people file online instead.
31 January
Deadline to file your online return and pay what you owe for the previous tax year.
31 July
Second payment on account, if you pay your tax in two instalments.
How Self Assessment works with us
Free first chat
Tell us about your work and income. We explain what you need to file.
Send your records
Send invoices, bank statements and receipts however is easiest, including photos.
We prepare it
We do the return, check it and explain the figures before anything is filed.
You approve, we file
Once you are happy we file it and tell you exactly what to pay and when.
Common questions.
Do I need to file a Self Assessment tax return?
Usually, yes, if you are self-employed, a company director with extra income, or you have income that is not taxed at source, such as rental income. If you are not sure, ask us. It costs nothing to check.
What happens if I miss the 31 January deadline?
HMRC charges an automatic penalty for a late return, and interest on tax paid late. If you have missed it, contact us as soon as you can and we will help you put it right.
What are payments on account?
Advance payments towards next year's tax bill, usually due on 31 January and 31 July. They can surprise people in their second year of self-employment. We work them out for you in advance.
Can I file my own return and just ask you for help?
Yes. We can review a return you have prepared, or take the whole thing off your hands. Tell us which suits you.
Do you work in Polish?
Yes. We explain your return in Polish or English, whichever you prefer. Mówimy po polsku.
Where we work.
Self Assessment support from our Tewkesbury office, by phone and video, for clients across Gloucestershire and Worcestershire.
Other services.
Clients who stay for years.
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Free first consultation. No obligation. Polish and English spoken.