Property News · January 12, 2013

How to find an accountant to do your tax return – and how much you should pay


Filling in a self-assessment form can be a real headache. But how do you find a professional to do it for you?Is self assessment too taxing to do it yourself? High street accountants will prepare and complete the forms for around £250, while budget online services start as low as £50. But how do you find an accountant, what should you pay and what do you get?A Google search elicits scores of services promising “We won’t be beaten on price”, but the first thing to remember is that in the UK anyone can call themselves an accountant, whether they have qualifications or not. So check the firm’s status. How many of the staff are members of the Chartered (ICAEW) or Certified (ACCA) professional bodies? Don’t be fooled by words such as “professional” or “tax expert” – they mean little. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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