Tax return accountants in Cambridge
Cheap tax return accountants in Cambridge
Fixed fees from £199 + VAT, prepared and filed online by qualified accountants. We help self-employed people, landlords and limited companies across Cambridge, including Mill Road, Trumpington, Chesterton, Cherry Hinton and more.
- Fixed fee confirmed in writing before we start
- ICAEW, ACCA and AAT-qualified accountants
- 100% online, with a real person on the phone
- Filed with HMRC and confirmed, so you have proof
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Our services in Cambridge
Tax returns for Cambridge residents and businesses
One fixed fee, confirmed before we start. Choose the service that fits you.
from £199 + VAT
For sole traders, freelancers and gig workers.
from £199 + VAT
Rental income and allowable property costs, done properly.
How it works
Your Cambridge tax return in three steps
1
Tell us about your income
Request a free quote online or call us. It takes a couple of minutes.
2
We confirm your fixed fee
You get your price in writing before any work begins, with no surprises.
3
We prepare and file
A qualified accountant prepares your return, files it with HMRC and confirms it to you.
Local to Cambridge
Tax return help across Cambridge
Cambridge is a global centre for science, technology and biotech, with high wages and high rents, so it has an unusually large number of contractors, startup founders, and landlords whose tax affairs are not simple. We prepare and file Cambridge returns online for a fixed fee.
Areas we cover in Cambridge
- Mill Road
- Trumpington
- Chesterton
- Cherry Hinton
- Newnham
- Histon
Who we help in Cambridge
- Self-employed people and sole traders in Cambridge
- Landlords with rental property in Cambridge
- Limited company directors and contractors
- Gig workers, drivers and delivery couriers
- People with side income or income from abroad
Fixed fees
The same fixed fees in Cambridge as everywhere
Self-employed, turnover up to £10,000
£199
+ VAT
Landlord, 1 property
£199
+ VAT
Limited company, turnover up to £10,000
£350
+ VAT
Dormant company, never traded
£100
+ VAT
Authorised and regulated
Is Cheap Tax Returns authorised and regulated? Yes.
Your return is prepared by qualified UK accountants holding qualifications from the leading accountancy bodies: ICAEW, ACCA and AAT. We are also on the ICAEW approved employers list, so you can file with confidence.
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Local guide
Tax returns in Cambridge: what you need to know
HMRC rules are the same across the UK, but the people who need help are not. This is how Self Assessment works for people in Cambridge, and how we help.
Who needs a tax return in Cambridge?
Cambridge’s life-sciences and software employers, share-based pay and high rents mean many people have income or gains that need reporting. You generally need a Self Assessment return if you are self-employed with income over £1,000, a landlord above the £1,000 property allowance, a company director with other income, or you have gains, foreign income or high income to report.
Working for yourself in Cambridge
The Cambridge Science Park, Cambridge Biomedical Campus and a dense network of spin-outs make the city one of Europe’s leading technology clusters, anchored by the University of Cambridge and companies in software, biotech, semiconductors and AI. That creates scientific consultants, interim managers, contractors and founders, many of whom hold shares or options from their employers.
If you have gains from selling shares, our guide to reporting gains shows how the annual exempt amount of £3,000 and the 18% and 24% rates work.
Landlords in Cambridge
Cambridge has some of the highest rents and property values in the UK, so landlords commonly have significant profits and sometimes gains when they sell. Many properties are let to postgraduate students, researchers and visiting academics, often on shorter contracts. Higher income can reduce the personal allowance once total income passes £100,000, so planning matters.
Worked examples for Cambridge
Self-employed. A freelance bioinformatics consultant in Cambridge with a taxable profit of £49,000 and no other income would pay about £7,286 Income Tax and £2,186 Class 4 National Insurance for 2026/27, around £9,472 in total, before payments on account. Try the self-employed tax calculator for your own figure.
Landlord. Rent of £27,600 a year from a two-bedroom flat in Trumpington, less £6,400 of costs such as agent fees, service charges and insurance, leaves a profit of £21,200, which on top of a £30,000 salary would add roughly £4,426 of Income Tax. Mortgage interest is a separate 20% tax credit. Want the exact figure? Get a fixed quote.
Why use Cheap Tax Returns in Cambridge?
Cheap Tax Returns is part of Accotax, a UK accountancy practice. Our fees are fixed and quoted in writing before we start, the return is prepared by an accountant and checked before filing, and everything is done online so you never need to travel. Our team holds ICAEW, ACCA and AAT credentials. For a free quote call 0203 4411 258 or email [email protected].
Local questions
Questions from Cambridge clients
Straight answers to the questions we hear most from people in Cambridge.
Is the personal allowance reduced for higher earners?
Yes. For every £2 of income above £100,000 you lose £1 of the personal allowance, which is fully lost at £125,140.
I received share options from my Cambridge employer. Do I report them?
Possibly. Exercising or selling shares can create income tax or capital gains that you must report. Keep the paperwork from your employer or broker.
Do researchers on short contracts need a return?
If you have untaxed income, gains or other reasons, yes. A return is also useful if you want to claim a refund.
Nearby areas we cover
We also help clients near Cambridge, including Peterborough and Norwich. See every location we cover or compare our fixed fees.
Why use Cheap Tax Returns in Cambridge?
Cheap Tax Returns is part of Accotax, a UK accountancy practice. Our fees are fixed and quoted in writing before we start, the return is prepared by an accountant and checked before filing, and everything is done online so you never need to travel. Our team holds ICAEW, ACCA and AAT credentials. For a free quote call 0203 4411 258 or email [email protected].
At a glance
Tax returns in Cambridge at a glance
Typical Cambridge clients
- Digital and creative freelancers
- Online sellers and content creators
- IT and professional contractors
- City-centre and buy-to-let landlords
Key dates
- 5 October: register if you are new to Self Assessment
- 31 October: paper return deadline
- 31 January: online return and tax payment
- 31 July: second payment on account
Fixed fees from
- Self-employed: £199 + VAT
- Landlords: £199 + VAT
- Non-resident landlords: £249 + VAT
- Limited companies: £350 + VAT
Questions, answered.
Yes. We file tax returns for clients in Cambridge and across the UK. Everything is done online, with phone support.
Fees are fixed and do not depend on location. Self-employed returns start at £199 plus VAT, and landlord returns start at £199 plus VAT for one property.
Self-employed, landlord, non-resident landlord, limited company and dormant company returns, plus late and previous-year returns.
No. We work entirely online and by phone, so you can send your records securely and speak to a qualified accountant without travelling.
We help clients across Cambridge, including Mill Road, Trumpington, Chesterton, Cherry Hinton, Newnham, Histon, and everywhere else in the UK.
Yes. Non-resident landlords still pay UK tax on rent from property in Cambridge. We prepare the return, advise on the Non-resident Landlord Scheme and report any UK property sale.
Yes. We work with clients across Cambridge and the surrounding areas, entirely online, so your postcode makes no difference to the service or the fee.
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- Fixed fee confirmed in writing before any work begins
- ICAEW, ACCA and AAT-qualified accountants
- Filed with HMRC and confirmed, so you have proof
- A real person on the phone: 0203 4411 258
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