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

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 […]

The (often forgotten) December 2018 tax deadline

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Many people remember the 31st January tax payment deadline, but often forget there is an additional tax deadline each year at the end of December. Where possible, the deadline for having tax liabilities taken through your tax code in a later year means the return must be processed by HMRC before the end of December at […]

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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.

In 2018, I also attended an event to celebrate small business at Number 11 as a guest of Philip Hammond.

I received an invite to St James's Palace in 2018 from HRH The Duke of York for the formal launch of the Silver iDEA award. I also hold both Silver and Bronze awards myself, as well as the Silver Star too.

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