Tax accountant Archives | Taxfile https://www.taxfile.co.uk/category/tax-accountant/ Tax advice & accounting services for South London businesses & SMEs Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:15:28 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 31 January Was the Tax Return Deadline! https://www.taxfile.co.uk/2025/01/countdown-to-tax-return-deadline/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 08:00:11 +0000 https://www.taxfile.co.uk/?p=3397 TODAY is the Self-Assessment tax return deadline!

[As at 31 January 2025]: The 31st January is THE FINAL DEADLINE by which you need to file your Self Assessment tax return with HMRC. If you miss that deadline (11.59pm on 31st), you risk a £100 HMRC fine right away plus other significant penalties thereafter. Interest will also be charged from 1 February if tax is not paid by midnight on 31 January (rules apply).

Time is running out, so contact Taxfile for help with your tax return as soon as possible please. Book an appointment* with one of our helpful tax advisors and accountancy experts TODAY and we'll make filling in and submitting your tax return simple!

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Basis Reform and Spreading https://www.taxfile.co.uk/2024/01/basis-reform-and-spreading/ Tue, 02 Jan 2024 15:56:32 +0000 https://www.taxfile.co.uk/?p=7456 Basis Period Reform and Spreading of Tax Over Multiple Years
As of April 6, 2023, the Self-Assessment (SA) for income tax has undergone a significant transformation, known as Basis Period Reform.  This change aims to align the taxation of business profits with the standard April-April tax year, rather than any other accounting periods that may have been required by the taxpayer.

While the transition to the new basis period has introduced certain complexities, it also presents opportunities for businesses to manage their tax liabilities more effectively. One such opportunity lies in the spreading of tax arising from transitional profits.

Transitional profits refer to the profits that arise from the transition between the old and new basis periods. These profits can be spread over

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A Personal Message from Guy Bridger at Taxfile https://www.taxfile.co.uk/2022/01/personal-message-from-guy-bridger/ Sat, 29 Jan 2022 11:18:52 +0000 https://www.taxfile.co.uk/?p=6671 A Personal Message from Guy Bridger at Taxfile.

Dear Taxfile Client,

We're aware that many people are struggling right now. So, I wanted to personally touch base with you to confirm that, although the official deadline for submission of 2020/21 self-assessment tax returns and tax payments is Monday (31 January), there is now some extra time this year. This is great news for you if you are concerned about missing the deadlines or having to pay an HMRC penalty for being late. It should

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HMRC Waives Late Filing & Payment Penalty for 31st January Deadline https://www.taxfile.co.uk/2022/01/hmrc-waivers-late-filing-payment-penalty-for-31st-january-deadline/ Mon, 10 Jan 2022 09:05:49 +0000 https://www.taxfile.co.uk/?p=6622 HMRC has taken the decision to not issue a late filing penalty for anyone who does not submit their self-assessment tax return before midnight on 31st January 2022.  It is important to point out that the deadline for filing your 2020-21 tax return remains 31/01/22 but the waiving of the penalty allows anyone who is […]

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Taxfile’s Autumn Newsletter 2021 https://www.taxfile.co.uk/2021/09/autumn-newsletter-2021/ Thu, 30 Sep 2021 10:14:00 +0000 https://www.taxfile.co.uk/?p=6088 Taxfile's Autumn Newsletter 2021

Our tax and accountancy-related newsletter is available as a PDF download tooWelcome to Taxfile’s Autumn Newsletter for 2021. One of our biggest yet, it includes useful tax- and accountancy-related news that you need to be aware of, ways to save time or money – and much more. Take a look!

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QR codes are quick links you can scan on your mobile phoneYou’ll find QR codes throughout the newsletter. These are a quick and easy way to access further information about the topic. Assuming you are viewing the newsletter on a desktop device or a printed* version, simply point your mobile camera phone at a QR code and then open the link that pops up. Your mobile’s browser will then take you straight to the information page. Alternatively, we supply simple link URLs to simply tap in.

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* If you're viewing on a small screen, it may be easier to read if you download the newsletter as an Acrobat PDF so you can print it out at full size (A4) ...

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Peace of Mind from Using an Experienced Tax Team https://www.taxfile.co.uk/2021/06/peace-of-mind-from-an-experienced-tax-team/ Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:46:38 +0000 https://www.taxfile.co.uk/?p=5833 When using Taxfile, you are using an experienced team that will make dealing with your tax affairs seamless. A lot of clients start by coming into our office stressed and overwhelmed, not knowing where to start. Using your current position and needs, we plan a step-by-step approach to keep you on top of your affairs […]

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Self Assessment Income Tax Returns 2019/20 – COVID Edition https://www.taxfile.co.uk/2020/11/self-assessment-income-tax-returns-2019-20-covid-edition/ Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:22:23 +0000 https://www.taxfile.co.uk/?p=4860   To date there has been no change on the deadline to submit and pay your 2019/20 Self Assessment Income Tax return by 31st January 2021. In preparation for our busiest period in the year we have been doing everything to ensure both our offices and business practices are ready to cope with the changes […]

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Act NOW & get 5% Off 2019-20 Self-Assessment Tax Return Fees https://www.taxfile.co.uk/2020/11/5-per-cent-off-2019-20-tax-return-fees/ Mon, 09 Nov 2020 16:02:08 +0000 https://www.taxfile.co.uk/?p=4804 Act NOW & get 5% Off 2019-20 Self-Assessment Tax Return Fees

Have you contacted us about your 2019-20 Self Assessment tax return yet?

If not, please get in touch early this month (November). You'll save 5% or more¹ by acting right away. You'll also avoid the coming bottleneck if you act now. So, please ...

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How To Help Your Accountant Save You Money https://www.taxfile.co.uk/2020/10/how-to-help-your-accountant-save-you-money/ Fri, 23 Oct 2020 06:42:27 +0000 https://www.taxfile.co.uk/?p=4719 There are many benefits of helping your accountant by providing complete and organised records from the outset. Here are some of them: If you get your records to your accountant on time, you will give them enough time to work on your case without unnecessary pressure and file everything on time (don’t forget you are […]

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Taxfile’s multi-lingual, multi-talented staff, at a glance https://www.taxfile.co.uk/2016/11/taxfile-staff-at-a-glance/ Fri, 18 Nov 2016 09:30:09 +0000 http://www.taxfile.co.uk/blog/?p=852 multi-lingual accountants and tax advisers[Updated]: It's common knowledge that most of Taxfile's South London staff are multi-lingual but can you guess which staff member speaks no less than four languages fluently (Russian, Pashto, Dari and English) and which staff member is into both metal music and Irish dancing? And who should you ask for if you need payroll services? And who specialises in bookkeeping ... who in limited company accounts and so on? Our staff 'mind map' tells you a bit more about each member of the team, what their specialities are, key interests and, of course, their contact details in case you ever need their help. Take a look ...

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