Personal Tax
Self assessment, property income and personal planning with less friction.
Tax
Personal tax handled carefully and planned in advance
Self assessment, property income and personal planning with less friction.
Self Assessment, employment income, property, investments, and pension arrangements all interact in ways that affect your overall tax position. We prepare accurate returns, identify legitimate savings, manage the HMRC relationship, and make sure payment deadlines are never a surprise.
- Self Assessment return preparation, review and HMRC filing.
- Rental income, investment income and employment benefit reporting.
- Proactive planning for payments on account and year end tax position.
Our approach
How we deliver personal tax
Records gathering and review
We send a tailored checklist each year covering the specific income sources, expenses and events relevant to your return, review what you provide and follow up on anything missing before we start work.
Return preparation and planning review
We prepare the Self Assessment return, review it for accuracy and completeness, check that all legitimate reliefs and deductions have been claimed and review your position for any planning points for the year ahead.
Filing, payment planning and HMRC management
We file the return, calculate your payments on account, advise on the payment dates and amounts, and manage any HMRC correspondence or queries that arise from the return.
Who this is for
Businesses and individuals that need
01
Company directors
Directors with salary, dividends, company car benefits, private medical insurance and other employment related income that all feed into the personal tax position.
02
Property landlords
Individuals with rental income from residential or commercial property, managing allowable expenses, finance cost restrictions and the interaction with the overall income tax position.
03
Employees and professionals with complex income
Those with income from multiple sources employment, self employment, property, investments, pensions or with untaxed income where a return is required.
Client feedback
“The return was prepared and filed in January with no last minute pressure. More importantly, the planning review identified two pension decisions that saved over £8,000.”
Client review NHS consultant, Hampshire
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What triggers a Self Assessment requirement?
You must complete a Self Assessment return if you are self employed with income over £1,000, a company director, have rental income, have income over £100,000, have untaxed income, or have capital gains above the annual exempt amount. HMRC issues notices to file, but the obligation exists regardless of whether you receive one.
What are payments on account?
Payments on account are advance payments towards the following year's tax liability, due in January and July. They are each set at 50% of the prior year's liability where that liability exceeds £1,000. We calculate the expected payments, advise on whether a reduction can be claimed and make sure the dates and amounts are in your calendar.
What if HMRC opens a compliance check on my return?
We manage HMRC compliance checks on behalf of personal tax clients. We respond to the initial contact, gather the evidence HMRC needs and manage the correspondence through to resolution. We keep you informed throughout and make sure the process does not become more disruptive than it needs to be.
How can pension contributions reduce my tax bill?
Pension contributions attract tax relief at your marginal rate 40% or 45% for higher and additional rate taxpayers. They can also reduce adjusted net income below the £100,000 threshold, restoring the Personal Allowance. The Annual Allowance and any unused allowances from prior years affect how much can be contributed. We review the opportunity as part of the planning conversation.
Ready to take the next step?
Book an introductory meeting to discuss your tax needs with a specialist.