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We provide professional tax services for individuals and businesses. Our team of Tax Consultants and Experts is here to offer you trusted tax advice in all areas. You can rely on us for consistent, compliant, and client-focused support every time.
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At Tax Accountant Derby, our team of Chartered Accountants and tax specialists provides reliable UK tax accounting and consultancy services. We assist individuals, startups, and companies with clear guidance and support. Choose our team for accurate filings and expert planning, with assistance from your first inquiry to final submission, whenever you need us.
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DERBY TAX ACCOUNTANT A TRUSTED TAX ADVISORY SERVICE
We provide tax advisory services to individuals and businesses across Derby and the East Midlands. From self-assessment and strategic planning to HMRC disputes and international tax, our expert team delivers clarity, confidence, and compliance at every step.
- Specialists in cross-border and foreign tax matters
- Personalised support for individuals, businesses & expats
- Proactive approach with year-round support and insight
We understand tax can be complex and time-consuming. Our mission is to simplify it, offering expert guidance, personalised service, and year-round peace of mind.
Do you need help with your Tax Return Filling?
Schedule a free 30‑minute consultation to discuss your personal tax compliance.
Whether you need help with simple tax returns or complex issues, we’ve designed our service to ensure you feel supported, informed, and in control every step of the way.
Get expert tax advice without visiting an office. Our virtual consultations can review, plan, and resolve your tax matters.
Book a consultation with a tax expert to identify any issues and receive the most effective strategy for future compliance.
Appointments can be scheduled online, by phone, or in person with a tax advisor. Contact our office to discuss your needs and next steps.
The values we live by
Honesty guides everything we do. We believe in transparent advice, accurate reporting, and doing what’s right for our clients every time.
We live and breathe tax. Our expert team delivers up-to-date, accurate advice so clients stay compliant, efficient, and ahead of the curve.
Every client matters. We take time to listen, understand your needs, and deliver personalised tax solutions with care and attention to detail.
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We are a team of specialist tax advisors who are delivering expert guidance on tax compliance, international tax, HMRC investigations, business structuring, capital gains, inheritance tax, corporation tax and self assessment services.
We know personal taxes can be overwhelming. With us, your returns are accurate, on time, and tailored to your unique life.
We know running a business is hard enough. Let us handle your business taxes so you can focus on growth with confidence.
We know smart planning makes a difference. Our tax strategies help you stay compliant, save more, and plan for the future.
We know living abroad brings tax challenges. Whether in or out of the UK, we make your expat taxes smooth and stress-free
We know HMRC enquiries can be daunting. Count on us for expert support and peace of mind during your tax investigation.
We know unfair tax bills cause stress. If you disagree with HMRC, we’ll guide your tax appeal with precision and confidence.
We are leading network of qualified accountants, tax advisors and specialist business consultants in United Kingdom
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What can our Derby Tax Accountants do for you?
We manage all tax-related tasks for individuals and businesses. Our Tax Accountants file Self Assessment returns for sole traders and gig economy workers. We handle Capital Gains Tax for property sales and shares, and prepare Corporation Tax returns and statutory accounts for limited companies.
If you’re living overseas and renting in the UK, we ensure compliance under the Non-Resident Landlord Scheme. Our Tax Advisors also complete foreign income tax returns and apply double-tax credits to prevent double taxation.
For past issues, we offer Worldwide Disclosure or Let Property Campaign filings. Our senior Tax Experts assist with Code of Practice 9 investigations and negotiate terms to avoid prosecution. We also prepare records for VAT investigations and PAYE checks to achieve fair outcomes. In summary, we cover all aspects of tax—filing, planning, defence, and education—so you can focus on your life and business while we manage the details.
How do we make Self Assessment stress-free?
Our process starts months before January 31. If it’s your first year, we register you for Self Assessment and ensure you receive your Unique Taxpayer Reference on time. Through secure cloud links, you upload bank feeds, digital invoices, mileage logs, and PAYE slips. A dedicated tax specialist reviews everything, separating business costs from personal spending to avoid overpayment.
We calculate Class 2 and Class 4 National Insurance and verify payments on the Account. If cash flow is tight, we draft a savings plan to prevent surprises in January. We categorise Capital Gains from crypto or share sales, claiming any available losses to reduce tax.
After two plain-English reviews, we provide colour-coded tips for lowering next year’s bill. Once approved, we file electronically, send you a stamped copy, and set reminders for payment dates. If HMRC queries arise, we respond promptly and effectively. Clients with missed years receive a tailored plan to utilise voluntary disclosure and reduce penalties. By the end, you have clear records and confidence that everything is handled correctly, well before the deadline.
Do you really need a Capital Gains Tax return?
A Capital Gains Tax (CGT) return is mandatory when selling a UK residential property that isn’t your main home and a profit is made. HMRC requires you to report and pay the tax within 60 days, so timing is essential. We start by collecting completion statements, purchase deeds, and improvement invoices from your solicitor.
Our Tax Advisors ensure the correct reliefs are applied, such as prorating Private Residence Relief if you lived in the property, or Letting Relief for rental periods. For other assets, such as shares or cryptocurrency, we manage Self Assessment unless the gains exceed the annual exemption.
Non-residents also face a 60-day deadline but must use a different HMRC portal. We handle currency conversions and collaborate with conveyancers to ensure everything is organised. Planning can save you money—strategies like splitting ownership with a spouse or reinvesting gains can be effective. With our help, clients in Derby ensure they pay the correct amount of tax while staying on top of deadlines and paperwork.
How do Derby companies navigate Corporation Tax with us?
Every limited company must register for Corporation Tax within three months of trading. Our in-house bookkeepers set you up with cloud software that feeds transactions directly from the bank, making quarter-end checks a breeze. Near year-end, we review director salaries versus dividends, ensuring you sit in the most efficient tax band while respecting National Minimum Wage rules.
Statutory accounts follow UK GAAP or IFRS, depending on company size, and feed numbers directly into the CT600 return. Our Tax Specialists recalculate disallowable expenses—such as client entertaining and certain fines—and deduct capital allowances for equipment or electric vans. We check R&D tax credits for tech and engineering firms, as well as the super-dedication for qualifying plant purchased before March 2026.
Payment is due nine months and one day after the end of the financial year. We issue countdown emails, then set up secure HMRC bank transfers. Should cash be tight, we draft a Time-to-Pay request before interest starts ticking. If HMRC flags entries and opens an enquiry, our Tax Experts attend meetings, explain figures, and negotiate penalties down by showing reasonable care.
How and why must foreign income be disclosed?
HMRC taxes worldwide income if you are a UK resident. That means that dividends from a Maltese company, French rental profits, or a US pension must be reported on your Self-Assessment. Clients often assume that overseas tax already paid is the end of the story, but without a Foreign income tax return, they risk interest and penalties.
Our Tax Advisors request foreign statements, translate them into pounds using HMRC’s average or spot rates, and apply Foreign Tax Credit Relief. Treaty articles—typically 0 % on government pensions or 15 % on US dividends—protect you from paying twice. Where multiple currencies exist, we document each rate to withstand any HMRC Tax investigation.
If past years are missing, we determine whether a simple back-year filing or a formal Worldwide Disclosure is most suitable. Acting first normally caps the penalty at around 20%. Delay could trigger a Code of Practice 9 investigation, with penalties of up to 200%. For complex cases, senior Tax Specialists negotiate Contractual Disclosure Facility terms to halt criminal charges.
Once filed, you receive a tracker showing submission dates, reference numbers, and future deadlines. We also advise on remittance planning if you qualify for non-dom rules, ensuring funds brought to the UK do not attract unnecessary tax. In every scenario, our Derby Tax Accountants turn opaque foreign rules into clear action points you can trust.
What do non-resident landlords in Derby need to know?
The Non-Resident Landlord Scheme (NRLS) requires letting agents or tenants to deduct 20% tax from rent, unless HMRC approves a gross payment. We handle that approval letter first, protecting your cash flow. Each January, we gather rental statements, repair invoices, service-charge bills, and mortgage interest data (restricted to the basic-rate credit).
Our Tax Accountants then compile the Non-resident landlords’ tax return. Currency conversions for overseas mortgages are logged, and capital allowances for furnished holiday lets are calculated separately. Any tax withheld by the agent serves as a credit against the final bill, potentially resulting in a refund.
If earlier years were missed, the Let Property Campaign is here to help. We prepare profit schedules for up to nine years in the past, submit the LPC form, and agree on payment in stages. Penalties often fall below 10 % when you volunteer first. We also check Capital Gains exposure if you decide to sell, ensuring the 60-day CGT return is filed on time—even while you relax on another continent. The result: clear records, no nasty surprises, and investment income that keeps working for you, wherever you live.
When is Worldwide Disclosure filing the right move?
Worldwide Disclosure covers any undeclared income or gains from April 2011 onward. We begin with a confidential chat to outline everything—old bank accounts, forgotten crypto wallets, or undeclared Airbnb profits. Next comes data gathering: statements, invoices, and property deeds. Our tax Specialists calculate tax, late-payment interest, and a starting penalty.
Two disclosure paths exist. The Let Property Campaign handles residential rental omissions, while the broader Contractual Disclosure Facility (CDF) suits multi-income cases and grants immunity from prosecution if you cooperate fully. We draft the disclosure report, outline behaviour (careless or deliberate), and provide HMRC with a payment proposal.
Penalties fall sharply when you volunteer. The typical combined cost amounts to nearly 25% of the tax owed. Waiting for HMRC to identify the gaps in Code of Practice 9, where penalties rise steeply and criminal charges are possible. Once HMRC accepts your report, we provide a prevention plan—comprising cloud bookkeeping, calendar reminders, and quarterly reviews—so history never repeats itself.
What happens during a Code of Practice 9 investigation?
COP9 is HMRC’s most serious civil procedure, used when it suspects deliberate evasion. The letter gives you 60 days to admit wrongdoing via the CDF or deny and face potential criminal action. We assign a former HMRC Investigator turned Tax Expert to your case immediately.
First, we review records to decide between full admission or robust defence. Next, we draft the Outline Disclosure, summarising irregularities and estimating liabilities. HMRC may interview you; we attend, manage questions, and correct misinterpretations. A detailed report follows, with schedules for Self Assessment tax return errors, VAT discrepancies, PAYE issues, and any offshore matters.
Penalties hinge on cooperation and the quality of disclosure. Clients who engage us early often see penalties under 35%, versus a possible 100% if they resist. We also negotiate payment terms, spreading settlements over affordable instalments. When HMRC signs off, you receive a closure letter and assurance that criminal prosecution is no longer on the table.
How do we defend clients in a VAT investigation?
Triggers for a VAT investigation include large reclaims, industry outliers, or chronic late returns. We begin with a pre-audit health check, which involves reconciling sales, purchase ledgers, and bank feeds. Errors—mis-classified zero-rated sales or missed reverse-charge entries—are corrected before HMRC arrives.
During the visit, a Derby tax Specialist sits alongside you, supplies digital records, and explains any variances. If underpayments exist, we apply for error-correction relief and propose a Time-to-Pay plan. Reasonable-excuse arguments may wipe penalties entirely when systems, rather than intent, caused mistakes.
Following the post-audit, we streamline processes by setting digital link checks for Making Tax Digital, adding invoice capture apps, and scheduling calendar alerts. Your next return is simpler, faster, and compliant.
Why are PAYE compliance checks important?
PAYE compliance checks confirm that tax, National Insurance, student loans, and benefits are deducted correctly. We perform a mini-audit first, focusing on starter forms, tax-code notices, and Real Time Information submissions. Common snags include late filings, missing P11D benefits, and misclassified contractors.
Our Tax Accountants correct errors, re-run year-end filings, and arrange voluntary disclosures if needed—often cutting penalties in half. When HMRC arrives, we present reconciliations, answer questions, and negotiate any settlement. After closure, we upgrade payroll software, build checklists, and train staff so the next review is routine, not a drama.