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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?
It means paying the right amount of tax, no more and no less, while staying fully compliant. In practice, it involves good records, correct treatment of income and expenses, and planning ahead for liabilities.
What records do I need to keep for Self Assessment?
You should keep invoices, receipts, bank records, and evidence for any business costs you claim. We will help you keep records in a simple, consistent format that supports your tax return if HMRC ever asks.
Can you help if my records are behind or incomplete?
Yes. We can help you get back to a clean baseline by identifying missing information, correcting categories, and setting a process to stop the same issues recurring. The goal is to make future months easier, not just fix the past.
Will you tell me what expenses I can and cannot claim?
Yes, with clear guidance based on what you do and the evidence available. We focus on legitimate, supportable claims and explain any grey areas so you can make informed choices.
Will this help me budget for my tax bill during the year?
Yes. Once your records are up to date, we can give you a clearer view of your likely taxable profit and expected tax. This makes it easier to set money aside and avoid cashflow pressure at deadline time.

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