Many people worry about the costs of seeking professional tax return help. They may instead struggle trying to complete their own accounts and tax return, spending many hours of their time.
There are also worries about missing tax relief they are entitled to, or mistakenly claiming expenses that aren’t allowable. Tax laws are constantly changing, and the rules that applied in the past may have already changed or be changing.
Missing a tax return deadline can result in fines of up to £1,600 even when there is no tax due – much more than the cost of seeking professional help.
That is why, in 2006, I developed three fixed fee packages to help make tax easier for people. That way, you know in advance what the costs will be.
The fixed fee packages include:
– Preparation and submission of the tax return.
– Providing computations and schedules for planning. Providing ‘what if?’ planning schedules for future changes in the current tax year.
– Agreement with HMRC.
– Dealing with HMRC correspondence.
– Ongoing support, answering your general queries during the year.
– Issuing reminders for upcoming deadlines.
– The monthly client newsletter, keeping you up to date with the latest tax and business changes.
You don’t have to worry about your tax, as it is all taken care of within the fixed fee.
Accountancy fees qualify as a business expense for the self-employed and landlords, so you also receive tax relief on fees. (There is no tax relief for your own time spent completing your accounts and tax return, however long it takes you.)
Typical clients are usually one person operating their micro business from home and include start-ups as well as established businesses.
If you are looking to change accountant, I can help you as well – it is a straightforward process to transfer.
For those that have fallen behind with their tax, I can help you bring matters up to date and minimise any penalties with HMRC.
I’m James McBrearty and my goal is to make tax as easy as possible for clients.
Recommended
I have recommended James to many of my own clients to help with their tax affairs. James is very professional, friendly and pro-active. He contacts the clients very quickly and completes their tax returns speedily and saves the clients as much tax as possible. I have no hesitation to recommend James to future clients and I look forward to a continued working relationship with him.
Michelle Ford, Cobham
Gives confidence
I have no hesitation in hiring James as my accountant. I could not operate my business without the help of James. He gives me confidence in dealing with financial affairs.
Brendan Quinn, London
Everything is easier
James just made everything easier. Nothing’s a hassle and the support for those tax questions you have throughout the year is superb. Would highly recommend!
Matthew Child, London
Recommended by a friend
When I went self-employed in internet video production three years ago tax was the last thing on my mind. A friend recommended James McBrearty and he has handled my affairs ever since. I have found James to be very knowledgeable and efficient. Wise advice is always backed up by friendly and timely reminders to get all the tax information prepared in good time to avoid a last-minute scramble for the HMRC deadline. I find filling in a tax return rather daunting, but now I never have to do it again. I can just send my information to James and he takes care of everything. I also like the fact that there are no nasty surprises as fees are fixed. I know exactly how much I will be paying and of course, what fees are tax deductible. I would recommend James’s services to everyone.
Mike Daly, Shepperton
Highly recommended
I needed help for my tax returns, and James very kindly and professionally walked me through the process. He was able to bring the message across to me in a way that I could understand, which made the whole process painless. He also dealt with my wife’s tax returns at the same time, which was much appreciated. I do highly recommend James McBrearty if you need help with your tax.
Mika Janhunen, Epsom
