Tax Accountant in Surrey, helping the self-employed.

Surrey Accountant making tax easy. Affordable fixed-fee packages for the self employed. Covering the tax return, accounts and ongoing support.

5th October 2019 tax deadline

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While people may remember the upcoming 31st October tax return deadline, and the 31st January one… often they forget about the 5th October deadline. If you have received untaxed income (such as from self-employment) in the year to 5th April 2019, then you must complete a 2018/19 tax return. In order for HMRC to issue […]

HMRC Main Residence tax changes from April 2020

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If you have a taxable gain on a former main residence, there are 3 key changes to Main Residence tax relief planned to come into effect from 6th April 2020: The payment of any capital gains tax will be due within 30 days – I reported on this back in November 2018. The period qualifying […]

Explaining HMRC payments on account

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Payments on account can often cause confusion due to both their calculation and the fact the payments straddle tax years. Basically, payments on account are just in-advance tax payments that are set against one future year’s tax liability. They are calculated based on the figures for the previous tax year, so unless the tax position […]

31st January 2019 HMRC tax deadlines

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There are two upcoming final tax deadlines in January 2019, relating to the 2018 tax return: Submission of the 2018 tax return form, covering the year to 5th April 2018. Payment of the tax liability for 2017/18. Also payment of the first payment on account for 2018/19, if due. Submitting a return after 31st January […]

James McBrearty invited to 11 Downing Street

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Yesterday saw me back in Downing Street as a guest of Philip Hammond, Chancellor of the Exchequer, for a reception to celebrate small business in the UK: We were also joined by Matt Hancock, who spoke of his support for small business. Matt Hancock has been the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care […]

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Accountant in Surrey

I’m based in Cobham, Surrey.

I specialise in helping the self-employed with their self-assessment tax returns and accounts.

Whether you are just starting out, or are looking to grow your existing business, I can help.

I have a range of fixed-fee packages so you know up front what the cost will be.

Meetings can be held in Cobham, at your home, or other convenient location in Surrey.

I can also help you remotely, so there is no need to take time away from your business.

Award-winning Accountant

I was one of the winners of the 2014 Small Business Saturday 100, resulting in an invite to Downing Street.

Small Business Saturday is the UK's most successful small business campaign. Only one hundred of the UK’s top small businesses are selected each year. They act as trail-blazers in the official count-down towards the annual event.

In 2018, I returned to Number 11 for a Small Business Saturday event to celebrate small businesses in the UK.

I have also won several awards in the Surrey Digital Awards from 2015 - 2018. Competitors in the awards included much larger businesses throughout Surrey.