
Self-Employed Tax Efficiency Support
Self-Employed Tax Efficiency Support helps you keep better records, claim the right allowable expenses, and stay compliant throughout the year. It is designed for sole traders and freelancers who want confidence that their Self Assessment position is accurate and tax-efficient, without last-minute stress.
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What this service covers
You get practical, ongoing support to improve your day-to-day records and make sure your tax position reflects what you can legitimately claim.
- Review of your income and expense records for completeness and accuracy
- Guidance on allowable business expenses and what evidence to keep
- Help setting up simple, repeatable processes for capturing costs and receipts
- Checks for common missed items (for example mileage, home working costs, software, subscriptions)
- Advice on separating business and personal spending to reduce errors
- Clear summaries so you understand your likely tax position before the deadline
Who this is for
This is a good fit if you are self-employed and:
- Want to reduce the risk of overpaying tax by missing allowable expenses
- Feel unsure about what you can claim, or what HMRC would accept
- Have messy records across bank accounts, apps, invoices, or cash spending
- Prefer a simple system you can stick to, rather than complicated spreadsheets
- Want fewer surprises when your Self Assessment return is due
How the support works
We start by understanding how you currently invoice, get paid, and record expenses. Your records are reviewed, then you get clear actions to improve how you capture transactions and store evidence.
Support is typically delivered as a structured cycle: tidy up the basics, confirm the right categories and rules, then keep things on track with regular checks and questions answered as they come up.
Ongoing value and optimisation
As your work changes, your expenses and tax planning opportunities change too. You will get ongoing prompts and reviews so your records stay reliable and your claims remain appropriate.
Where relevant, we also flag decisions that affect tax, such as buying equipment, taking on a vehicle, using your home for work, or setting aside money for payments on account.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “tax efficiency” mean for a sole trader?
What records do I need to keep for Self Assessment?
Can you help if my records are behind or incomplete?
Will you tell me what expenses I can and cannot claim?
Will this help me budget for my tax bill during the year?
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