The UK business tax system is one of the most complicated in the world. Unless you get the right tax advice, you may end up paying more tax than necessary.

We offer a full range of business tax services to meet your needs.

We have a specialist tax department which works closely with the partners to ensure that your business affairs are up to date, that you are utilising all the available allowances and reliefs, and that your tax bill is kept as low as possible.

Tax returns

Whether you operate as a sole trader, a partnership, an LLP or a Limited Company, you will need help with your annual tax returns and computations. Under corporate and personal self assessment, the onus is on you to get your return right first time, and to meet strict deadlines.

We use the best available software to ensure that your business tax affairs are dealt with quickly and efficiently, whether the tax return is simple or complex.

We will chase you up if necessary and remind you of deadlines so that you don’t end up with a fine.

You will receive a copy of your return, full tax schedules and a clear calculation of the amount you need to pay or can reclaim. If you would like us to explain the entries on your return, we are happy to meet with you. Throughout the year, we will check the Inland Revenue demands and calculations to ensure that you pay no more tax than is necessary.

Tax planning

Proper planning of your tax affairs is an important part of our service. A regular review of your overall corporation tax, income tax, national insurance and capital gains tax affairs can often highlight areas where substantial savings can be made, or where allowances are not being fully utilised. If you are planning significant transactions which might affect your tax position, come and talk to us first.

Our dividend service will help you pay yourself in the most tax efficient manner and we can advise on the best structure for you business.

Inheritance tax and capital gains tax saving

Substantial reliefs of up to 100% are available on qualifying businesses and agricultural assets for inheritance tax puposes, but rules apply.

Generous capital gains tax reliefs are available for qualifying business assets. We can advise you how to maximise the reliefs available to your business.

We also have a full Inheritance Tax planning service.

Inland Revenue Enquiries

Our expert advice will help to minimise the risk of investigation of your tax affairs by HM Revenue and Customs, but under the Self Assessment regime, all taxpayers run the risk of Inland Revenue enquiries. As the professional fees arising can be substantial, we offer the cost effective CCH Taxsure scheme to cover these costs for a modest annual premium.

We have extensive in house experience in dealing with Inland Revenue enquiries, and have an excellent record in achieving successful settlements.