Self Assessment Accountants
Helping You Make Confident Financial Decisions
We take the stress out of your tax return. Our self assessment accountants offer tailored services to businesses and individuals across Kent & Essex. We’re here to provide reliable support whenever you need it.
Whether you’re self-employed, a landlord, a company director or have multiple sources of income, completing your personal tax return can quickly become confusing and time-consuming.
Our self assessment accountants take care of the entire process for you: our team at Business Help UK Group will make sure everything is accurate, compliant and submitted on time, while also helping you pay no more tax than necessary.
How Our Personal Tax Return Accountants Can Help You
What is a Personal Tax Return?
A Self Assessment Tax Return reports all your income to HMRC and must be filed accurately and on time to avoid penalties.
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Your return brings together self-employment, employment, dividends, rental, investment and overseas income. You remain responsible for reporting your income correctly; we help you understand what needs to be included and prepare an accurate return.
More than just submitting your return
Most people just submit a tax return. We review all income, legitimate allowances and tax efficiency.
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We review your income and circumstances, identify relevant allowances and reliefs, and explain opportunities to plan ahead. Before submitting, we talk you through your return and tax position in plain English.
Personal Tax Returns – Who we help
We support Sole Traders, Directors, Landlords and Individuals with complex or multiple income sources.
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Our support is tailored to sole traders and freelancers, company directors and shareholders, landlords, high earners and people with foreign income. Whether this is your first return or your affairs have become more complex, we can help.
Personal Tax Returns – What we do for you
We prepare and submit your Tax Return, review all income, identify reliefs and handle HMRC.
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We check income records, allowable expenses and relevant reliefs, prepare your return and explain the figures before submission. We can also help with capital gains reporting and, with your authorisation, liaise with HMRC on your behalf.
Personal Tax Returns – Deadlines
31 October paper filing and 31 January online filing and payment – missing them leads to penalties, so early action is best.
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The UK tax year starts on 6 April and ends on 5 April. Standard filing deadlines are 31 October for paper returns and 31 January following the tax year for online returns and balancing payments. Payments on account may also apply. We help you confirm the deadlines relevant to your circumstances and prepare early.
Personal Tax Returns – What to provide
We need your income, expense and bank records, plus HMRC documents and can also deal directly with HMRC for you.
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Gather income and expense records, bank statements, employment and pension documents, rental statements and details of investment income or gains. Please include relevant HMRC correspondence. We will explain any additional information needed and arrange agent authorisation where appropriate.
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax
Making Tax Digital is changing tax reporting by requiring digital records, quarterly submissions, instead of one yearly return.
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MTD for Income Tax introduces compatible software for digital record-keeping, quarterly updates to HMRC and year-end finalisation. We can explain how the requirements apply to you and help you prepare for the change.
Who will be affected by MTD for Income Tax
Making Tax Digital will apply to self-employed individuals and landlords in phases from April 2026 based on income thresholds.
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Eligibility depends on qualifying self-employment and property income, the relevant tax year and any applicable exemptions. Introduction is phased by income level. Contact us to check the latest HMRC thresholds and your start date before changing your reporting arrangements.
What does MTD mean for me?
You’ll keep digital records, file quarterly updates and complete a year-end return, increasing compliance but improving tax visibility.
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You will need to keep income and expense records digitally throughout the year, send quarterly updates and finalise your tax position after year-end. Keeping records up to date can give you a clearer view of your income and expected tax liability.
How can Business Help UK help you with MTD?
We set up compliant software, manage submissions, ensure accuracy, and provide ongoing support.
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We help you select and set up compatible software, establish practical record-keeping routines and check your figures. Our team supports quarterly submissions and year-end completion, with advice whenever questions arise.
Personal Tax Return FAQs
Do I need an accountant to complete a tax return?
You do not have to use an accountant. However, professional support can help you file accurately, meet your obligations and claim relevant allowances and reliefs, particularly when your tax affairs are complex.
Is it better to use an accountant?
An accountant can be especially helpful if you are self-employed, own rental property or receive income from several sources. We review your wider financial position, explain your tax liability and help you plan ahead.
What is the 4-year rule for HMRC?
HMRC generally has four years after the end of the relevant tax year to assess an underpayment. This can extend to six years for careless behaviour and twenty years for deliberate behaviour. Other rules and exceptions can apply, so the relevant time limit depends on the circumstances.
Is Making Tax Digital compulsory?
It is compulsory for people who meet the relevant eligibility conditions and income thresholds, unless an exemption applies. We can help you check the current rules, your start date and any available exemption.
Can you deal with HMRC on my behalf?
Yes. Once you authorise us as your agent, we can communicate with HMRC about your tax affairs, submit your return and help resolve queries. We will guide you through the authorisation process.
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