Taxation Services

Our core Taxation Services consist of...

Contractors and IR35

Please contact me if you would like a free consultation to discuss the tax advantages of contracting in more detail and the different possible scenarios.

We offer all inclusive services for contractors including...

  • Company formation;
  • Annual Accounts;
  • Company tax returns;
  • Personal Tax Returns;
  • Company secretarial service;
  • Book-keeping;
  • VAT Returns;
  • PAYE Returns;
  • Tax computations;

IR35

For more information, see my IR35 and contractors helpsheet.

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Employee Remuneration Planning

Good remuneration packages are important in attracting and keep the right quality staff.

I offer comprehensive advice on all employment tax issues including...

  • Tax efficient remuneration strategies;
  • Company car and van strategies;
  • Benefits planning;
  • Expenses dispensations.

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Employment Status

The question as to whether someone is employed or self employed is not as straightforward as it might at first appear. Many people assume they are free to choose, but this is not the case.

Although there is no clear-cut answer as to how you decide if you are self-employed or not, the following should be on your checklist

Fundamental factors to consider:

  • Control;
  • The right to get a substitute or helper to do the job;
  • Mutuality of obligations.

Other factors to consider:

  • Provision of equipment;
  • Financial Risk;
  • Basis of Payment
  • Opportunity to profit from sound management;
  • Part and parcel of the organisation;
  • Right of dismissal;
  • Employee benefits;
  • Intention of the parties;
  • Length of engagement.

These are often matters of general employment law, and not specific tax legislation. There is an enormous amount of Case Law in this area and HMRC are not always right. HMRC do not have the final say on whether somebody is self-employed or not. I can argue your case and take it before the Tax Commissioners for you.

The cost if you get it wrong is enormous. Not only is there the question of employees and employers national insurance, being classified as an employee also gives rise to all sorts of employment rights such as holiday pay, maternity pay, unfair dismissal etc. The decision has to be made by the employer and if you get it wrong it is going to be very hard to recover the back tax, interest, penalties etc from the worker.

I can review your existing arrangements and give you our opinion on whether it will stand up to attack from the Taxman. I can help advise on contracts for services to assist you and advise on how you can maximise your chances.

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Inheritance Tax Planning

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Payroll and PAYE Returns

Everything seemed fine running your own business until the day you took on your first employee and became an unpaid tax collector. This is when you found out what red tape was all about.

Let me take the strain away from you and let you get on with running and growing the business. Payroll is complicated and has to be done on time and you as the employer are responsible for the mistakes.

I run payrolls on time and can provide a tailor made service for your business including...

  • Employee payslips;
  • Monthly summaries;
  • Departmental reports;
  • Dealing with leavers and starters;
  • Provision of analysis of staff costs;
  • PAYE returns for the Revenue;
  • Assistance with automated payment set-up to your employees;
  • CIS returns completed by us.

You will never have to worry about calculating statutory sick pay or maternity pay and dealing with tax credits and student loan deductions ever again!

And at year end...

  • Employer Annual Return P35;
  • Employee summary P60's and P14's;
  • P11D and P9D benefit and expenses returns.

And the related tax planning advice...

Beyond the payroll compliance service, I offer comprehensive advice on all employment tax issues including...

  • Tax efficient remuneration strategies;
  • Company car and van strategies;
  • Benefits planning.

For more information see my ...

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Personal Tax

Need help with your Tax Return or want to pay less tax?

Personal tax services are available both for business owners and private individuals including...

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Tax Planning

You are entitled to arrange your affairs to pay the absolute legal minimum amount of tax.

Whilst completion of tax returns and statutory tax obligations are important jobs, all accountants should be capable of completing them and advising you of your tax position and liabilities.

I try to do more than just this and I am interested in maximising your tax planning opportunities.

We all have to pay our taxes but within the legal framework there are numerous ways of saving tax and making sure you do not pay a penny more than is absolutely necessary. We have extensive experience in this area of work and always fight as hard as we can for our clients.

I can help with tax planning in relation to...

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Tax Returns and Self Assessment

Tax Returns can be completed for...

  • Individuals and sole traders;
  • Partnerships;
  • Limited Companies.

The self-assessment regime is full of penalties and HMRC enquiry powers are extensive. It's important that...

  • Returns are correctly completed;
  • They are filed on time;
  • All backup records are retained for the appropriate period of time.

As well as the completion of your return I can assist with...

  • Advice on your tax liabilities;
  • Negotiating with the Collector if necessary;
  • Identifying suitable tax planning opportunities;
  • Completing all the necessary tax computations;
  • Dealing with all correspondence from HMRC, taking the worry away from you.

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VAT Registration

For VAT registration I can assist with...

  • Advising if you need to or if it would be beneficial to register;
  • Completion of the VAT registration forms and formalities;
  • Advising on the best VAT schemes to use suitable to your business - some you have to notify HMRC you are using and some you don't.

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VAT Returns

Compliance with VAT is complex. Investigations by the Vatman can be intense - all the more important that your VAT returns are completed correctly.

There are three methods I can use to assist in completion of VAT returns...

  1. Let me do your book-keeping and I complete the return from there;
  2. Give me your books and I'll complete the return for you;
  3. Provide training on how to complete your return.

I complete VAT returns in good time to ensure you avoid any penalties.

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Please contact me if you need further advice, have any questions about our services, would like a free consultation or a fixed fee quote.