📌 Which service applies to your self-employed income?

Based on your annual gross self-employment income:

💼 Standard Route
£0 – £49,999
One annual Self Assessment tax return.
Fixed fee
📊 MTD Route
£50,000+
Making Tax Digital: 4 quarterly submissions + final declaration.
Fixed fee packages available

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Who This Service Covers (Self Employed & Sole Traders)

This page is specifically for sole traders and self-employed individuals in the UK. If you run your own business as a sole trader, freelance, or are a gig economy worker, you're in the right place.

📌 Looking for other business structures? We also specialise in:

Self Employed Tax Obligations Explained

As a sole trader, you must: Report all business income minus allowable expenses. Pay Class 2 and Class 4 National Insurance. File your Self Assessment by 31 January following the tax year end (5 April).

We handle everything: From calculating your tax liability to submitting directly to HMRC. We also advise on payments on account and help you avoid penalties.

Our Self Employed Tax Return Packages

Choose the package that fits your income level. All packages are fixed fee with no hidden costs.

📄 Standard Self Assessment
  • One annual tax return
  • For income under £50k
  • Perfect for sole traders & freelancers
  • Maximise expense claims
  • HMRC submission & support
    • View pricing →
    🔄 MTD Quarterly Package
  • 4 quarterly submissions
  • Final declaration included
  • MTD software provided
  • Pay as you go
    • View quarterly pricing →
    ⭐ MTD Yearly Plan
  • Full MTD service (4Q + final)
  • Priority support
  • Best for stable income
    • View yearly pricing →

    Top Allowable Expenses for Self Employed & Sole Traders

    🏠 Office & Home Costs
    Rent proportion, utilities, internet, phone, office supplies, postage.
    🚗 Vehicle & Travel
    Mileage (45p/mile first 10k), fuel, insurance, repairs, train/plane for business.
    📱 Technology & Software
    Laptops, tablets, software subscriptions (Adobe, Microsoft), website hosting.
    📢 Marketing & Advertising
    Google Ads, social media ads, website design, business cards, brochure printing.
    📚 Professional Fees
    Accountant fees (including ours!), legal fees, professional memberships.
    🏦 Finance & Insurance
    Business insurance, bank charges, interest on business loans.

    Making Tax Digital (MTD) – What Self Employed Need to Know 📘 Full MTD guide →

    From April 2026, if your gross self-employment income exceeds £50,000, you must follow MTD rules. This means:

    • Keeping digital records using MTD-compatible software
    • Submitting quarterly updates (by 7th August, November, February, May)
    • Filing a final declaration by 31 January after year end

    For full details on thresholds, penalty points, and how to prepare, visit our dedicated Making Tax Digital page. We provide the software and handle all filings for you.

    🗓️ Quarterly deadlines
    7 August (Q1), 7 November (Q2), 7 February (Q3), 7 May (Q4)
    📑 Final declaration
    Due 31 January following tax year end. Payment on account may apply.
    ⚠️ Late penalties
    Points-based system. Each late quarterly update accumulates points leading to fines.

    📊 Real Example: Freelance Graphic Designer

    Client: Sarah, freelance designer, income £48,000.
    DIY return: Missed home office, software subscriptions, and travel expenses → tax overpayment £1,200.
    Our review: Claimed working from home costs (£500), Adobe Creative Cloud (£600), client meeting travel (£400), and professional indemnity insurance.
    Result: £1,350 tax saving. Net saving after our fixed fee: over £1,200.

    💰 Fixed fee pricing — no surprises

    All our packages are fixed fee. What you see is what you pay. No hourly rates, no hidden charges.

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    Or order directly if you already know which package you need.