Accountants to the Self-Employed in Staines-upon-Thames

Maximise your earnings and minimise tax stress with Short and Sons Accountants, your trusted self-employed accountants in Staines-upon-Thames. We specialise in Self Assessment tax returns for freelancers, sole traders, and small business owners across Staines, Laleham, Ashford, and Egham.

Our local team provides personal, one-to-one support to ensure your tax returns are accurate, compliant, and filed on time — so you can focus on running your business while we handle the paperwork.

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✅ Expert Self Assessment tax returns
✅ CIS tax refund claims for tradespeople
✅ VAT registration and submission
✅ Help with PAYE, pensions, and foreign income reporting

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Being self-employed can feel daunting — but with Short and Sons, it doesn’t have to be. We simplify everything from setting up your business to managing your annual tax return. Whether you’re a London taxi driver, electrician, plumber, or any other trade or profession, we offer clear advice, friendly support, and real results.

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Founded by a former London Black Cab driver with over 14 years’ experience, we understand the pressures of self-employment first-hand. Since our launch, we’ve helped hundreds of local small businesses — from arborists and beauticians to carpenters, doctors, and electricians — save more than our fees cost.

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Local, Personal, and Professional

At Short and Sons Accountants, we pride ourselves on offering personal small business support that fits around your schedule. Tax rules change frequently, but we stay up-to-date on them so you don’t have to. Our goal is to make the process as effortless as possible — with friendly communication and clear advice every step of the way.

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Common questions we get from our clients are:

• What business expenses can I claim?

• How do capital allowances work?

• What records should I keep?

• What period should my earnings information cover?

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Having access to tax professionals throughout the year is a valuable resource. At Short and Sons, we charge a one-off fee for doing your Self-Assessment tax return and are happy to answer any ongoing questions you may have throughout the rest of the year. We aim to reduce stress and be as candid as possible, as your understanding of the tax system helps us assist you effectively.

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If your business is set to move to the next level or will be affected by Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, we can help you set up on FreeAgent, QuickBooks, Sage or Xero. We can offer support and training to help you transition away from manually tracking your income and expenses. 

 

Once we have completed our work, we will draft a clear set of business accounts and a tax return for your inspection. At this point, you will have a clear picture of the tax owed. We will provide you with a precise calculation of how your tax has been calculated and the payments due. Once you are satisfied, we ask that you approve the Tax Return by signing it using your Phone, Tablet, or Computer. At this point, we will submit your return to HMRC and send you the HMRC Submission Receipt for your records. 

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With low fixed fees, why not sign up today by clicking Here?

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