TAXCA Accountants

Real issue, real fix, falling behind on bookkeeping.

If you've got a drawer (or a shoebox, honestly) full of receipts and no idea where your books actually stand — you're not the first, and you won't be judged for it.

The issue: Life gets busy. Bookkeeping falls down the list. Eventually the gap feels too big to face, so it just... doesn't get faced.

The fix: Send us whatever you've got, in whatever state it's in — bank statements, invoices, a pile of paper, doesn't matter. We sort it from there. Most clients who come to us "behind" are fully caught up within a few weeks, not months.

You don't need to have it organized before you talk to us. That's our job, not yours.
Not sure where you actually stand? Message us — no judgment, just a plan.

TAXCA Accountants Ltd
More than accountants – your growth partner.
📍 353 High Street North, London, E12 6PQ
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.taxca.co.uk
📞 020 3369 7867

14 days until the first Making Tax Digital quarterly update deadline (7 August 2026).

If you're self-employed or a landlord over the £50k threshold, you've been in MTD since April — this is the first real test of the new system. Full breakdown of who's affected, what's due, and what happens if it's missed in the carousel below.

Happy to answer questions directly if you're still working out where you stand.

TAXCA Accountants Ltd
More than accountants – your growth partner.
📍 353 High Street North, London, E12 6PQ
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.taxca.co.uk
📞 020 3369 7867

A question we hear a lot from sole traders: "Can I claim this?"

Three common ones that catch people out:

01 — Ordinary clothing bought for client meetings (not claimable, unless it's genuine protective wear or branded uniform)
02 — Everyday coffee on a normal working day (not claimable — subsistence rules are narrower than people expect)
03 — A phone you also use personally (only the business-use proportion is claimable, not the full bill)

These aren't attempts to bend the rules — they're just genuinely easy mistakes when the line has never been explained clearly.
If you're unsure what you can and can't claim, it's worth a five-minute conversation before your next filing, not an assumption either way.

TAXCA Accountants Ltd
More than accountants – your growth partner.
📍 353 High Street North, London, E12 6PQ
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.taxca.co.uk
📞 020 3369 7867

One firm. Every sector. Zero stress.

At Taxca Accountants, we don't do one-size-fits-all. We speak YOUR industry's language 👇

🏠 Care Homes — payroll, rotas & funding support
🏗️ Construction — CIS returns, refunds & reverse charge VAT
🦷 Dentists — practice accounts & tax planning for associates
💻 IT Contractors — IR35 reviews & take-home pay optimisation
⚖️ Solicitors — SRA Accounts Rules & client account compliance
✈️ Travel Agents — TOMS VAT & trust account bookkeeping
🚀 Start-ups — your idea, our ex*****on. Let's make it financially viable!

Swipe through to find YOUR sector ➡️
Chartered Certified Accountants | Proactive • Efficient • Responsive

TAXCA Accountants Ltd
More than accountants – your growth partner.
📍 353 High Street North, London, E12 6PQ
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.taxca.co.uk
📞 020 3369 7867

If you file a Self Assessment tax return, you may owe your second "payment on account" by 31 July 2026.

Here's what many people don't realise:
✅ It's an ADVANCE payment towards your 2025/26 tax bill — based on last year's figures
✅ Miss it, and HMRC charges daily interest from 1 August
✅ If your income has DROPPED since last year, you can apply to reduce the payment — and keep that cash in your business

That last point is the one that saves our clients the most money. Why pay tax based on a better year than the one you're actually having?
Not sure if this applies to you, or whether you could reduce your payment? Drop us a message — a 10-minute check now beats an interest charge in August.

TAXCA Accountants Ltd
More than accountants – your growth partner.
📍 353 High Street North, London, E12 6PQ
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.taxca.co.uk
📞 020 3369 7867

Recently, someone got in touch with us with a question that’s on the minds of many self-employed individuals.
He works as a machine driver through construction agencies and earns around £45,000 a year.

He said:
"I’ve completed my tax return, received my refund, and now I’m hearing about Making Tax Digital. Do I need to start submitting my tax return every three months? Have the rules changed?"

The answer is straightforward.
If you’re self-employed and your qualifying income is below £50,000, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax does not apply to you just yet.
For now, you can continue submitting your Self Assessment tax return as usual, unless HMRC advises you otherwise.

It’s easy to see why there’s confusion—there’s a lot of information out there, and not all of it applies to everyone.
If you’re unsure whether these changes affect you, it’s always best to check before making any adjustments to how you report your income.
That’s exactly what we’re here to help with.

TAXCA Accountants Ltd
More than accountants – your growth partner.
📍 353 High Street North, London, E12 6PQ
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.taxca.co.uk
📞 020 3369 7867

Self-employed? Don't get caught out on 31 July.

If you pay tax through Self Assessment, your Second Payment on Account is due by 31 July — and HMRC starts charging interest the moment it's late.
Here's what a lot of people don't realise:
This payment is based on last year's tax bill. So if your income has dropped this year, you may be paying more than you actually owe — and we can apply to reduce it.

TAXCA Accountants Ltd
More than accountants – your growth partner.
📍 353 High Street North, London, E12 6PQ
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.taxca.co.uk
📞 020 3369 7867

Can You Really Claim That as a Business Expense? 🤔

One of the most common questions we get is:

"Can I claim this on my tax return?"

The truth is, many business owners either claim things they shouldn't or miss expenses they could have claimed—both can cost you money.

Here are a few expenses that are often allowable when they're used for your business:

💻 Laptop & computer equipment
📱 Mobile phone bills
🚗 Business travel
🖥️ Accounting software
🖊️ Office supplies

But remember, not every expense qualifies. HMRC expects costs to be wholly and exclusively for your business.
Getting it wrong could mean paying more tax than necessary—or facing questions from HMRC later.

If you're ever unsure, ask before you claim.

A quick conversation today could save you money tomorrow.

More than accountants – your growth partner.
📍 353 High Street North, London, E12 6PQ
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.taxca.co.uk
📞 020 3369 7867

Missing a quarterly update under Making Tax Digital (MTD) isn't just about being late—it could end up costing your business.

Here's what could happen:

✅ HMRC may issue penalty points for late submissions.
✅ Repeated missed deadlines can lead to financial penalties.
✅ Your tax records may become inaccurate, making year-end filing more stressful.
✅ You lose the benefit of knowing your tax position throughout the year.

The good news? If you stay organised and submit your updates on time, MTD can actually make tax management much easier.

If you're unsure whether MTD applies to you or need help with your quarterly submissions, we're here to help.

More than accountants – your growth partner.
📍 353 High Street North, London, E12 6PQ
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.taxca.co.uk
📞 020 3369 7867

5 Signs Your Business Has Outgrown Its Accountant
Is your accountant helping your business grow, or just filing your returns?

Many business owners don't realise they've outgrown their accountant until it's too late.

Here are five signs:

✓ You only hear from them once a year.
✓ They never discuss tax-saving opportunities.
✓ You don't receive management reports.
✓ Payroll and bookkeeping always feel rushed.
✓ They react to problems instead of helping you plan ahead.

A good accountant should do more than keep you compliant—they should help your business grow.

More than accountants – your growth partner.
📍 353 High Street North, London, E12 6PQ
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.taxca.co.uk
📞 020 3369 7867