PERSONAL TAX SERVICES AND ADVICE

At The Charman Group, we help individuals make sense of personal tax, with support for company directors and business owners as well as landlords. Several income sources can make your responsibilities less obvious. Rental earnings may sit alongside dividends, while investments or asset sales bring further questions. Working for yourself adds another consideration.

Our role is to explain what needs reporting and help you meet HMRC requirements without unnecessary stress. Whether you need Self Assessment support or advice about a change in circumstances, your personal tax accountant takes time to understand your situation and explain what you need to do.

PERSONAL TAX ADVICE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESS OWNERS

A second income can change more than the amount arriving in your bank account. Rental profits may affect your wider liability, while dividends from investments need considering alongside earnings. Pension withdrawals or capital gains can complicate matters further. Our personal tax advice, supported where relevant by your limited company accountant, brings these connections into view.

Your personal tax accountant looks beyond the forms to understand how your finances fit together, including your Personal Allowance and any relevant relief. We explain where extra reporting may be necessary and what changes mean for you. You can then make decisions with a better understanding of the obligations that come with them.

OUR PERSONAL TAX SERVICES

Our support covers the work behind your annual return and the questions that arise between submissions. We review earnings from work and pensions, deal with rental profits and check investment receipts. Asset disposals and  bookkeeping records receive attention too.

The services below explain how we help with each area, including correspondence from the tax authority. We also explain payments on account where applicable, which are normally due on 31 January and 31 July. Knowing these dates helps you budget before a payment falls due.

SELF ASSESSMENT TAX RETURNS

We prepare and submit your Self Assessment tax return accurately and on time, reviewing income and gains alongside available allowances and reliefs. Your Self Assessment accountant explains the tax due and payment dates, helping you avoid missed deadlines and late-filing penalties. With a Self Assessment tax return accountant handling the paperwork, you can ask questions before submission and understand the figures being reported. We also check whether National Insurance contributions affect your final tax calculation.

MAKING TAX DIGITAL FOR INCOME TAX

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is changing how some landlords and self-employed individuals report their earnings to HMRC. Those affected need to keep digital records and send more regular updates using compatible software. We help you understand what applies to your circumstances and prepare for the reporting requirements. Our support makes the process clearer, so you know which records to maintain and when information needs submitting, with practical guidance as your reporting arrangements change.

INCOME FROM EMPLOYMENT AND PENSIONS

Having tax deducted through Pay As You Earn may not cover every reporting requirement. Multiple jobs or pension arrangements can leave questions about whether deductions reflect your circumstances. We review information from your employer or pension provider and check your PAYE tax code where relevant. Your Personal Tax Account can help you check the information already held. We explain whether anything needs reporting separately, so you understand your responsibilities beyond the deductions shown on statements.

PROPERTY AND RENTAL INCOME

Rental receipts need checking alongside the expenses you can claim. Your landlord tax accountant reviews these records and explains how the profit affects your overall position. We help you report correct figures without assuming every cost is deductible. Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is being introduced in stages for eligible landlords and self-employed individuals, with start dates determined by qualifying income. This involves digital records and more regular submissions. Discuss future property decisions through our Tax Planning service.

CAPITAL GAINS TAX

Selling property or disposing of shares and other investments may create a reporting obligation. We review the transaction and explain your potential liability, including any CGT calculation required. Capital Gains Tax on UK property can involve a separate reporting deadline, so contacting us when a disposal happens matters. We establish what needs submitting and when payment of tax is required. For advice before a future sale, our tax planning service can consider the wider options.

SAVINGS, DIVIDENDS AND INVESTMENT INCOME

Interest earned on savings and dividends from shares can affect your position even when they seem modest beside your salary. We review the statements when preparing your personal tax return, checking how these amounts should be treated alongside other receipts. This helps establish how much tax is payable without overlooking investment earnings or amounts already deducted. If you want to explore investment arrangements, our Tax Planning service provides a separate opportunity to discuss their implications.

HMRC ENQUIRIES AND CORRESPONDENCE

A letter can be unsettling, particularly when the information requested is unclear. Where authorised, we communicate with the tax authority on your behalf and help address enquiries about your return. We review requests for supporting records and explain what is needed before preparing a response. You stay informed about progress and any action required from you. If correspondence concerns outstanding tax, we help clarify the figures and the response or payment needed to resolve matters.

DO I NEED TO COMPLETE A SELF ASSESSMENT TAX RETURN?

Not everyone needs to complete a tax return. Whether you do depends on your circumstances, including self-employment income or rental profits. Capital gains may need reporting, while savings interest and investment earnings can also create obligations. Dividends deserve checking too.

Several sources of income may make the answer less obvious, even when some deductions happen automatically. If the tax authority asks you to submit a return, you must respond unless that requirement is withdrawn. We can check your position and explain whether you need to register for Self Assessment, so you are not left relying on assumptions about your responsibilities.

WHAT INFORMATION DO YOU NEED FOR A PERSONAL TAX RETURN?

We need details of your income to prepare your personal tax return, including employment and pension statements. Business records support trading figures; rental receipts should come with expense records. Provide savings statements and investment summaries, including dividends.

We also need asset disposal details and pension contributions, together with evidence supporting other income or claims. A UK tax year runs from 6 April to the following 5 April. Keeping records for that period helps us prepare your Self Assessment figures correctly. Before we submit your Self Assessment tax return, we explain any missing information and what your records should contain.

WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE THE CHARMAN GROUP FOR PERSONAL TAX SUPPORT

You should be able to ask a tax question and understand the answer without having to research every unfamiliar term. At The Charman Group, we make that a priority. Our approach combines professional oversight with practical communication, so you understand the tax you owe and the steps needed to keep matters moving. We recognise that questions rarely arrive at convenient moments. The points below explain what you can expect from working with us, from the way we explain figures to the support available when your business and individual finances overlap.

CLEAR, STRAIGHTFORWARD ADVICE

We explain how much Income Tax you may need to pay and why, using language that makes sense outside an accountancy office. If a figure seems wrong, ask us. Our no-nonsense approach helps you understand the calculation and what action is needed, without having to interpret technical explanations for yourself.

RESPONSIVE PERSONAL TAX SUPPORT

Questions should not leave you wondering whether anyone is dealing with them. We put customer service at the centre of our approach, and 90% of emails are answered by the end of the following business day. That responsiveness gives you reassurance when something about your affairs needs a clear explanation.

ICAEW-REGULATED ACCOUNTANCY SUPPORT

Working with an ICAEW-regulated accountancy practice means your affairs are handled within recognised professional standards. We take that responsibility seriously. You receive support built around careful work and clear explanations of the tax rules that apply, helping you feel confident about how your information is reviewed and your obligations addressed.

SUPPORT BEYOND YOUR TAX RETURN

For business owners and company directors, individual finances often connect closely with company decisions. We can support wider accounting needs, including annual accounts and management accounts where appropriate. Our Tax Planning service also provides space to discuss future decisions, keeping ongoing reporting connected with the way you manage your finances.

NEED HELP WITH YOUR PERSONAL TAX?

Whether you need help with a Self Assessment return or a more complicated position, we can review your circumstances and explain the next steps clearly. Start with a conversation about what has changed or what is worrying you.

We will explain the support available and the records needed, without expecting you to know every reporting requirement first. If you need to pay tax, understanding the amount and timing can make the process more manageable. Speak to The Charman Group for personal tax support that helps you address what needs doing now and prepare for the responsibilities that may follow later.

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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

“John has been our accountant for over 12 years now. He's knowledge is second to none and he has always provided me with fantastic service and advice. I wouldn't consider going anywhere else! Jullio SPR Limited”

Paul Davis

“Honestly if we could vote 100 stars we would! Not only are their response times extremely prompt but you end up saving time and money as you get advise and support whenever needed. Answered all of our questions and so down to earth. Unfortunately John you're stuck with us now ;). Will continue to recommend to everyone we know. Thank you from all of us at JD Fabrication and Welding Ltd”

JD Fabrication and Welding Ltd

“John Charman at The Charman Group I cannot recommend enough, their attention to detail and pro-active approach to managing our accounts is exceptional, very professional, trustworthy and a great team to work with. Many thanks”

Richard Brooks

FAQs

When should I speak to a personal tax accountant?

Speak to a personal tax accountant when additional earnings or a change in circumstances leaves you unsure what needs reporting. Letting property or starting a business can create new obligations. Investments and capital gains deserve attention too, particularly when several receipts need considering together rather than looking at each separately.

Can personal tax advice help reduce the risk of mistakes or missed deadlines?

Yes. Professional personal tax advice helps ensure taxable income and relevant gains are considered, with deadlines monitored and submissions checked. An online tax return is usually due by 31 January after the end of the tax year. We help you prepare promptly and understand the tax payments associated with it.

What happens if I miss the Self Assessment deadline?

Late filing can attract penalties, while delayed payment may bring further charges and interest. The usual paper filing deadline is 31 October after the end of the relevant tax year. If your Self Assessment tax return or payment is overdue, contact The Charman Group promptly so we can explain next steps.

Can an accountant deal with HMRC on my behalf?

Yes. An authorised accountant can communicate with the tax authority for you in many circumstances. The Charman Group can help manage relevant correspondence and explain what action is required. You remain responsible for your affairs, but we can check what each request means and help prepare an appropriate response promptly.

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