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UK business tax,
made simple

The government website is complicated. We're not. Tell us about your business and we'll show you exactly what you need to do, in plain, straightforward language.

Tell us about your business

Answer 4 quick questions — we'll do the rest. No data is stored or shared.

4 quick questions

Business Structure How is your business legally set up?

Industry / Sector What kind of business do you run?

Annual Turnover (estimated) Your total business income before expenses — not profit. A rough estimate is fine.

Your turnover is approaching or above the £90,000 VAT registration threshold. You may be legally required to register for VAT. We'll include this in your results.

Your Location — optional, helps find accountants near you Enter your town, city or postcode (e.g. Manchester, Bristol, SW1A 1AA)

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You may be able to manage this yourself

Based on the information provided, your tax affairs may be manageable without professional help. However, everyone's situation is different and the guidance below is general in nature.

Even if you decide to DIY, we recommend having an accountant review your first return — many offer a one-off review for a fixed fee.

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Tax Returns to File

Listed in the order you need to complete them — do the earlier steps first

See below

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Documents & Registrations

Formal documents and registrations you need to have in place

Required

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Making Tax Digital (MTD)

What this means for your business

See below

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Estimated Tax to Pay

A rough guide based on your income — your actual bill depends on your expenses

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Key Tax Rates & Allowances

The numbers that affect how much tax you pay

2025/26

See all tax rates & National Insurance at gov.uk →

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What You Can Claim as Expenses

Expenses reduce your taxable profit — so they reduce your tax bill

See the full list of allowable expenses at gov.uk (training, travel, stock & more) →

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Find a Local Accountant

Accountants near you who can help with your business type

Near You

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What to look for in an accountant

Not all accountants are equal. Look for someone with a recognised qualification — ICAEW, ACCA, or CIOT membership means they are regulated and insured. Always ask if they have experience with your specific business type, get at least two quotes, and confirm their fees upfront. Most offer a free initial consultation — use it to assess how well they know your sector.

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Search for accountants near you on Google Maps

We'll build a tailored Maps search using your location, business type, and industry

Your personalised Maps search will appear here once you submit the form above

Open in Google Maps →

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Government Funding & Grants

Schemes you may be eligible for — always check current eligibility at gov.uk

Explore

⚠ Grant schemes open and close frequently. Always check linked pages for current availability. The gov.uk Find a Grant service lists all currently open government schemes. Last reviewed: March 2026.

Last updated: February 2026

Terms & Conditions

Please read these terms carefully before using HelpMeWithMyTax

Important summary: HelpMeWithMyTax is a free guidance tool that provides general educational information about UK tax. It is not professional financial, tax, or legal advice. By using this website you agree to these terms. Always consult a qualified accountant or tax adviser before making any decisions about your tax affairs.

1. About This Website

HelpMeWithMyTax ("we", "us", "our") is a free online guidance tool designed to help UK business owners understand their tax obligations in plain language. The website is operated as an educational information service.

For any questions about these terms, please contact us at: hellohelpmewithmytax@gmail.com

2. Not Professional Advice

The information provided on this website is for general educational purposes only. It does not constitute and should not be relied upon as financial advice, tax advice, legal advice, accounting advice, or any other form of professional advice.

The information on this site is general in nature and may not apply to your specific circumstances. UK tax law is complex and changes regularly. Always consult a qualified, regulated professional — such as an accountant, tax adviser, or solicitor — before making any decisions about your tax affairs.

3. Accuracy of Information

We make every reasonable effort to ensure the information on this website is accurate and up to date. However, UK tax law, thresholds, deadlines, and rates change regularly — including following each Autumn Budget and Spring Statement. We cannot guarantee that all information is accurate at the time you read it.

You should always verify information directly with HMRC at gov.uk before relying on it or taking any action.

4. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, HelpMeWithMyTax accepts no liability for any loss, damage, penalty, interest charge, fine, or other consequence arising directly or indirectly from your use of, or reliance on, any information on this website, or any action you take or fail to take based on this website's content. You use this website entirely at your own risk.

5. Third-Party Links and Accountant Searches

This website links to third-party websites including gov.uk, HMRC, accounting software providers, and Google Maps. We do not endorse or accept responsibility for any third-party content.

Accountant search results generated via Google Maps are entirely outside our control. We do not vet, verify, or endorse any accountant found through this service. Always verify an accountant's qualifications — look for ICAEW, ACCA, or CIOT membership.

6. Making Tax Digital (MTD) Guidance

Information about Making Tax Digital on this website is based on HMRC guidance current as of February 2026. MTD rules, deadlines, thresholds, and requirements are subject to change. Always verify MTD requirements directly with HMRC at gov.uk/making-tax-digital-income-tax.

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All content on this website — including text, design, layout, and code — is owned by or licensed to HelpMeWithMyTax. You may not reproduce, distribute, or republish any part of this website without our prior written permission. You are welcome to share links to this website.

8. Privacy

We do not collect, store, or share any personal data entered into the checklist tool. No information you enter is transmitted to our servers. Please see our Privacy Policy for full details.

9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time. The date at the top of this page shows when the terms were last updated. Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

10. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

11. Contact Us

Email: hellohelpmewithmytax@gmail.com

Last updated: February 2026

Privacy Policy

How HelpMeWithMyTax handles your data — and why we collect almost none of it

The short version: We do not store any information you enter into the tax checklist tool. Nothing you type is sent to our servers. We do not sell your data. We do not use advertising trackers.

1. Who We Are

HelpMeWithMyTax is a free UK tax guidance website. For privacy-related questions, contact us at: hellohelpmewithmytax@gmail.com

This policy is written in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. What Data We Collect

Information you enter into the checklist tool

When you use our tax checklist, you enter your business type, industry, annual turnover, and location. This information is processed entirely within your browser and is never sent to our servers, stored by us, or shared with any third party. When you close or refresh the page, this information is gone. Note: the page loads fonts from Google — see the Google Fonts section below for details.

Website usage data

We may collect anonymised data about how visitors use our website — such as which pages are visited and what device or browser they use. This data contains no personal information and cannot be used to identify you.

Contact enquiries

If you contact us by email, we will collect your email address and the content of your message in order to respond. We will not use this for marketing without your consent.

3. What Data We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect, store, or process: your name, your National Insurance number or UTR, your financial details or tax records, any information submitted through the checklist tool, or sensitive personal data of any kind.

4. How We Use Your Data

Data	Why we use it	Legal basis (UK GDPR)
Checklist inputs	To generate your personalised tax checklist — processed in your browser only, never stored	Not applicable — no data leaves your device
Anonymised analytics	To understand how our website is used and improve it	Legitimate interests (no personal data involved)
Email correspondence	To respond to your questions or feedback	Legitimate interests / contract performance

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data with any third party. The only situations where we might share information are if required to by law, or with service providers who host this website under a data processing agreement.

6. Third-Party Services

Google Maps

When you click "Find accountants near you", you are directed to Google Maps. Google's own Privacy Policy applies at that point. See policies.google.com/privacy.

Google Fonts

We use Google Fonts to display typefaces. When the page loads, your browser makes a request to Google's servers to download the font files. Google may log your IP address as part of this request. This is the only external server request the site makes — the checklist tool itself processes everything locally in your browser. See Google's Privacy Policy for full details.

7. Cookies

Cookie type	Purpose	Can you opt out?
Essential	Required for basic website functionality	No — required for the site to work
Analytics	Anonymised usage statistics (no personal data)	Yes — you can block via your browser settings

We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting cookies, or social media tracking pixels.

8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or port your personal data, and to object to its processing. Given we collect almost no personal data, most of these rights will rarely be relevant. To exercise any right, contact us at hellohelpmewithmytax@gmail.com.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK's data protection regulator, the ICO, at ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.

9. Data Security

Since the checklist tool processes data only within your browser and never sends it to our servers, there is no risk of your checklist data being intercepted or breached by us. For any contact information we do hold, we take reasonable technical measures to protect it.

10. Children's Privacy

This website is intended for business owners and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last updated. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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