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Corporation tax, personal tax, Self Assessment, capital gains tax and HMRC support from a chartered accountancy practice with over 20 years of professional experience.
Tax is one of the most complex and time-consuming obligations that businesses and individuals face. Getting it wrong can result in penalties, overpayments and unnecessary stress. Getting it right requires accurate records, an understanding of the rules and timely action before deadlines arrive.
At Qestor, we provide tax support across all the main areas that businesses, self-employed people and individuals need. We prepare and file tax returns, help clients understand their tax position, identify available reliefs and deal with HMRC correspondence on your behalf.
We work with limited companies, sole traders, contractors, landlords, company directors, freelancers and private individuals who need clear, accurate tax support from a professional practice.
We prepare and file corporation tax returns for limited companies in line with HMRC requirements.This includes calculating the taxable profit, applying available reliefs and allowances, preparing the CT600 return and filing it with HMRC within the statutory deadline.We also help directors understand their company tax position throughout the year, not only at filing time.
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We prepare and file Self Assessment tax returns for sole traders, company directors, landlords, individuals with investment income, contractors and anyone else who is required to file.We review your income from all sources, apply the correct reliefs and allowances, calculate the tax due and submit the return to HMRC by the deadline.
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We help individuals manage their personal tax obligations, including those with income from employment, self-employment, rental properties, savings, investments or other sources.We review your full income picture, make sure all allowances are applied correctly and deal with any HMRC correspondence that arises.
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We advise on and prepare capital gains tax returns for individuals and businesses who have disposed of assets including property, shares, business assets and other investments.Capital gains tax rules are complex and the deadlines for reporting and payment are strict, particularly for residential property disposals. We make sure returns are filed correctly and on time.
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We help clients manage their tax position proactively rather than reactively.This includes reviewing the most tax-efficient way to extract income from a company, identifying allowable expenses and available reliefs, timing decisions to reduce tax liabilities and planning ahead for known tax events such as a property disposal or business sale.Tax planning is most effective when it starts early. We work with clients throughout the year rather than only at filing time.
We help clients deal with HMRC letters, enquiries and investigations.HMRC correspondence can be complex and time-sensitive. Responding incorrectly or late can make a situation worse. We review the correspondence, advise on the appropriate response and liaise with HMRC on your behalf where needed.
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Our tax services are relevant to the following types of clients.
Limited companies need corporation tax returns filed each year. Directors often also need personal tax returns to account for salary, dividends and other income.
Self-employed people must file a Self Assessment tax return each year, reporting their business income and expenses and calculating the tax and National Insurance due.
Contractors and freelancers often have complex tax positions involving multiple income sources, IR35 considerations and decisions about company structure.
Landlords need to report rental income through Self Assessment and may also need capital gains tax advice when selling a property.
Individuals with savings interest, dividends, foreign income or other income outside of straightforward employment may need to file a Self Assessment return.
Missing a tax deadline results in automatic penalties from HMRC. The penalties increase the longer the return or payment remains outstanding.
The deadline for filing a Self Assessment tax return online is 31 January following the end of the tax year. The tax year runs from 6 April to 5 April each year.
Any tax owed through Self Assessment is also due by 31 January. A second payment on account may be due by 31 July.
The corporation tax return must be filed with HMRC within 12 months of the end of the accounting period.
Corporation tax is generally due for payment nine months and one day after the end of the accounting period.
A capital gains tax return and payment must be made to HMRC within 60 days of completing the disposal of a residential property. This is a strict deadline and missing it results in penalties and interest.
We track all relevant deadlines for our clients and make sure nothing is missed.
Whether you need a Self Assessment tax return, corporation tax support, capital gains tax advice or help with HMRC correspondence, get in touch with Qestor Chartered Accountants.
We will explain what applies to your situation, what the fee would be and what the next step looks like.
Yes. Qestor is based in Dagenham and supports clients across East London, Essex, London, England and Wales.
Yes. Qestor offers fixed fee and bespoke service options depending on the work involved and the quality of the records.
Yes. We can review your records, explain what is missing and advise what needs to be organised before accounts can be completed.
We usually need bank statements, sales records, purchase invoices, expense receipts, payroll records, VAT records and any bookkeeping information available.
Sole traders do not usually file statutory accounts with Companies House, but they often need accounts prepared to complete tax returns and understand business profit.
Yes. Qestor prepares annual accounts for limited companies and supports directors with related filing and tax requirements.
Limited companies usually need statutory accounts. Partnerships, sole traders and other businesses may also need annual accounts for tax, business records, finance applications or internal reporting.
Statutory accounts are annual accounts prepared from a business’s financial records. For limited companies, they are usually required for filing with Companies House and may also support tax reporting.
Established expertise in UK financial standards.
Clear pricing with no hidden statutory costs.
Direct attention from our senior partners.