Tax Return & VAT Return Service
AccTek provides professional tax return and VAT return services across the UK, combining technical expertise with structured digital systems
For as low as only £19.99 per month
Who We Support
Our tax and VAT return services are tailored for:
• Sole traders
• Landlords
• CIS subcontractors
• Consultants
• Small limited companies
• Growing businesses transitioning to VAT registration
Each category has unique compliance and optimisation considerations.
What Our Tax Return Service Includes
• Full income review (business, rental, employment, dividends, interest, capital gains)
• Expense verification and optimisation
• Capital allowance claims
• CIS deduction reconciliation
• Property income structuring
• Tax liability calculation
• Submission to HMRC
• Payment deadline reminders
We ensure your return is accurate, compliant, and optimised within HMRC rules.
How do we help
Everything You Need — Nothing You Don’t
Our VAT Services Include
VAT errors are common — and costly. Structured review reduces risk.
• VAT registration advice
• Standard, Flat Rate, and Cash Accounting schemes
• Quarterly VAT return preparation
• MTD-compliant digital submission
• VAT control account reconciliation
• Advice on reclaimable VAT
• Support during HMRC VAT enquiries
Making Tax Digital (MTD) Compliance
All VAT-registered businesses must comply with MTD digital record-keeping rules.
This means:
• Digital accounting software
• Direct submission to HMRC
• Digital links between systems
We ensure your tax and VAT submissions meet HMRC’s technical requirements while maintaining clean accounting records.
Common Tax & VAT Mistakes
We frequently correct issues such as:
• Under-claimed allowable expenses
• Incorrect VAT coding
• Late submissions and penalty exposure
• Failure to reconcile CIS suffered
• Misclassification of capital expenditure
• Inaccurate director loan accounts
Preventative compliance is always cheaper than corrective compliance.
Deadlines You Must Know
Self Assessment Tax Return
• 5 October – Register for Self Assessment
• 31 October – Paper return deadline
• 31 January – Online return & balancing payment
• 31 July – Second payment on account
Transparent Pricing
Fees depend on:
• Income complexity
• Number of income streams
• VAT scheme
• Transaction volume
• CIS involvement
• Capital gains reporting
We provide fixed pricing agreed in advance.
Helpful Tax & VAT resources
Looking for tax and VAT advice and guidance before paying for our service? We’ve got you covered.
How to pay yourself as a Sole Trader and how much to put aside for tax
As a sole trader, you’re not directly employed and you don’t receive a salary or wage in the traditional sense. So how do you pay yourself as a sole trader and then pay any tax due?
Understanding the legal requirements of being a sole trader
Setting up as a Sole Trader is a popular way to start a business, especially for those entering the business world for the first time. However, as with everything in business, becoming a sole trader comes with several risks you should be aware of.
What business expenses can I claim as a self employed Sole Trader?
As you juggle all the new responsibilities, you’ll also deal with lots of new costs. The good news is that many of these costs can be claimed as business expenses, meaning you’ll pay less tax and get to keep more of your hard-earned money.
Common Mistakes Sole Traders Make
We regularly see missing allowable expenses (mileage, home office, use of phone), forgetting about payments on account, mixing personal and business finances. Avoiding these mistakes can save thousands over time.
Sole Trader vs Limited Company – When Should You Switch?
A common question. There is no single income level where incorporation is automatically better. We provide clear modelling so you can see the difference in tax outcomes before making the decision.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs to file a Self Assessment tax return in the UK?
You must file a Self Assessment tax return if you:
• Are self-employed as a sole trader
• Earn rental income from property
• Receive untaxed income (such as dividends or foreign income)
• Are a company director
• Have capital gains to report
If you are unsure whether you need to file, a tax review can confirm your obligation and prevent late registration penalties.
What documents are required for a Self Assessment tax return?
Typically, you will need:
• Business income records
• Rental income statements
• Expense receipts
• Bank statements
• P60 or P45 (if employed)
• Dividend and interest statements
• Details of capital gains
Accurate bookkeeping significantly reduces preparation time and minimises errors in your tax return.
When is the deadline for submitting a Self Assessment tax return?
Key deadlines are:
• 5 October – Register for Self Assessment
• 31 October – Paper return submission
• 31 January – Online return submission and tax payment
• 31 July – Second payment on account (if applicable)
Missing deadlines can result in automatic penalties and interest charges.
What happens if my tax return is filed late?
HMRC applies automatic penalties for late filing:
• £100 fixed penalty immediately after the deadline
• Additional daily penalties after three months
• Further penalties at six and twelve months
Interest is also charged on late tax payments. Filing on time avoids unnecessary costs.
Who needs to submit VAT returns in the UK?
Businesses must submit VAT returns if they are VAT-registered.
VAT registration is mandatory when taxable turnover exceeds the registration threshold. Some businesses register voluntarily to reclaim VAT on expenses.
VAT returns are usually submitted quarterly under Making Tax Digital (MTD) rules.
Can an accountant reduce my tax bill legally?
A qualified accountant ensures you only pay the tax that is legally due.
This includes:
• Claiming all allowable expenses
• Applying capital allowances correctly
• Structuring income efficiently
• Ensuring correct VAT treatment
• Identifying available reliefs
Proper tax planning is lawful optimisation — not avoidance.
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When you trust us with your accounts, you can have complete confidence that we know what we’re doing. Our accountants have a wide range of qualifications and accreditations from trusted professional bodies such as the AAT and ICAEW.
