Tax return accountants in Chelmsford
Cheap tax return accountants in Chelmsford
Fixed fees from £199 + VAT, prepared and filed online by qualified accountants. We help self-employed people, landlords and limited companies across Chelmsford, including Springfield, Broomfield, Moulsham, Great Baddow 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 Chelmsford
Tax returns for Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford
Tax return help across Chelmsford
Chelmsford is Essex’s county city and a major commuter hub to London, with many professionals, contractors, small business owners and landlords. We prepare and file Chelmsford returns online for a fixed fee.
Areas we cover in Chelmsford
- Springfield
- Broomfield
- Moulsham
- Great Baddow
- Writtle
- Galleywood
Who we help in Chelmsford
- Self-employed people and sole traders in Chelmsford
- Landlords with rental property in Chelmsford
- 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 Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford: 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 Chelmsford, and how we help.
Who needs a tax return in Chelmsford?
Chelmsford’s commuter earnings, professional contracts and high rents mean many people have untaxed or higher-rate income. 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 Chelmsford
Chelmsford has been a centre for electronics and communications since Marconi, and today has engineering, finance and professional services employers alongside Anglia Ruskin University. Many residents commute to London by direct train and some also freelance or run a company on the side.
If you have high income from several sources, our tax calculator shows how the bands apply.
Landlords in Chelmsford
Chelmsford has relatively high rents and a steady flow of professional tenants. Many landlords earn enough that rent pushes them into a higher tax band, so the annual figures and how costs are recorded matter. Joint ownership with a spouse can change who pays what.
Worked examples for Chelmsford
Self-employed. A self-employed marketing consultant in Chelmsford with a taxable profit of £47,000 and no other income would pay about £6,886 Income Tax and £2,066 Class 4 National Insurance for 2026/27, around £8,952 in total, before payments on account. Try the self-employed tax calculator for your own figure.
Landlord. Rent of £19,200 a year from a two-bedroom flat in Springfield, less £4,200 of costs such as agent fees, service charges and repairs, leaves a profit of £15,000, which on top of a £30,000 salary would add roughly £3,000 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 Chelmsford?
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 Chelmsford clients
Straight answers to the questions we hear most from people in Chelmsford.
I commute to London and rent out a flat. How much tax do I pay?
Rental profit is added to your salary and taxed at your marginal rate, which is 20% or 40% depending on the total.
Does joint ownership change the tax?
Spouses are normally taxed 50:50 on rent unless a declaration reflects different ownership shares.
Can you deal with HMRC for me?
Yes, we file your return and can handle routine queries about it.
Nearby areas we cover
We also help clients near Chelmsford, including Southend-on-Sea and Colchester. See every location we cover or compare our fixed fees.
Why use Cheap Tax Returns in Chelmsford?
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 Chelmsford at a glance
Typical Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford, including Springfield, Broomfield, Moulsham, Great Baddow, Writtle, Galleywood, and everywhere else in the UK.
Yes. Non-resident landlords still pay UK tax on rent from property in Chelmsford. We prepare the return, advise on the Non-resident Landlord Scheme and report any UK property sale.
Yes. We work with clients across Chelmsford 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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