Tax return accountants in Reading
Cheap tax return accountants in Reading
Fixed fees from £199 + VAT, prepared and filed online by qualified accountants. We help self-employed people, landlords and limited companies across Reading, including Caversham, Earley, Tilehurst, Woodley 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 Reading
Tax returns for Reading 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 Reading 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 Reading
Tax return help across Reading
Reading sits in the heart of the Thames Valley technology corridor, so it has a large number of IT contractors, consultants and company directors alongside the usual local landlords and small business owners. We prepare and file Reading returns online for a fixed fee.
Areas we cover in Reading
- Caversham
- Earley
- Tilehurst
- Woodley
- Whitley
- Southcote
Who we help in Reading
- Self-employed people and sole traders in Reading
- Landlords with rental property in Reading
- 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 Reading 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 Reading: 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 Reading, and how we help.
Who needs a tax return in Reading?
Reading’s technology employers, short-term contract roles and relatively high rents mean many people have income outside normal PAYE. 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 Reading
Reading is one of the UK’s leading technology locations, home to the Thames Valley business parks and offices of major IT, telecoms and software firms. That creates demand for interim and contract IT staff who often work through their own limited company or umbrella arrangements. The rules around contractors, including IR35, matter here, and it helps to be clear about whether you are inside or outside them.
Directors of small companies can take income as salary and dividends. Our guide to dividend tax rates for 2026/27 sets out how that is taxed, and our services page explains the company return options.
Landlords in Reading
Rents in Reading are high compared with much of the country because of commuter demand into London and the Thames Valley, so many landlords have properties generating a taxable profit. Where a property is owned jointly with a spouse, rental profit is normally split 50:50 unless you have declared otherwise, which is worth checking when rents are high.
Worked examples for Reading
Self-employed. An IT contractor working as a sole trader in Reading with a taxable profit of £48,000 and no other income would pay about £7,086 Income Tax and £2,126 Class 4 National Insurance for 2026/27, around £9,212 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 Caversham, less £4,300 of costs such as agent fees, service charges and repairs, leaves a profit of £14,900, which on top of a £30,000 salary would add roughly £2,980 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 Reading?
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 Reading clients
Straight answers to the questions we hear most from people in Reading.
I contract through my own company in Reading. Do I still need a personal return?
Often yes. A company director with dividends over the £500 dividend allowance or other untaxed income usually has to file a personal Self Assessment return as well as company accounts.
What is IR35 and does it apply to me?
IR35 is a set of rules that can treat a contractor as an employee for tax purposes if the working arrangement looks like employment. Whether it applies depends on your contract and how you work.
How are jointly owned rental properties taxed?
Spouses and civil partners are generally treated as splitting profits 50:50 unless they have made a declaration to reflect actual ownership shares.
Nearby areas we cover
We also help clients near Reading, including Oxford and Swindon. See every location we cover or compare our fixed fees.
Why use Cheap Tax Returns in Reading?
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 Reading at a glance
Typical Reading 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 Reading 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 Reading, including Caversham, Earley, Tilehurst, Woodley, Whitley, Southcote, and everywhere else in the UK.
Yes. Non-resident landlords still pay UK tax on rent from property in Reading. We prepare the return, advise on the Non-resident Landlord Scheme and report any UK property sale.
Yes. We work with clients across Reading 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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