Lorraine Earnshaw Accountant

15/09/2026

If you are paying an Accountant to complete your Tax Return only because of Child Benefit, did you know you no longer have to complete a self-assessment return?

You can make the payment through your tax code, so it is collected through your wages instead.

If you previously completed a Tax Return ONLY because of Child Benefit, you can call HMRC on 0300 200 3310 and ask to be removed from self-assessment and register to pay the Child Benefit through your tax code instead.

As always, this depends on your individual circumstances, so it’s worth checking before taking action.

15/09/2026

⏰ Don’t leave your Tax Return until January!

January might feel a long way off, but Self Assessment comes around quickly — and the last thing you need after Christmas is tax return stress.

Sending your records now means: -

• You’ll know your tax bill sooner
• You’ll have more time to budget for the payment
• Any missing information can be sorted without panic
• You’ll avoid penalties and any unnecessary stress

And remember — filing now DOES NOT mean paying early. Tax is still normally due by 31 January.

So why not get it ticked off your list now and enjoy January without the tax return panic?

📩 Send your records over as soon as you can, and let’s get your Self Assessment sorted.

25/10/2025

If you send your tax return late - you’ll get the following late filing penalties: -

An initial £100 penalty.
After 3 months, additional daily penalties of £10 per day, up to a maximum of £900.
After 6 months, a further penalty of 5% of the tax due or £300, whichever is greater.
After 12 months, another 5% or £300 charge, whichever is greater.

If you pay your tax late - you’ll get penalties of 5% of the tax unpaid at: -

30 days
6 months
12 months
and you’ll also be charged interest on the amount owed.

- Don't be caught out -
- Get organised now -

If you haven't got your info to me yet for your self-assessment, do it now.

25/10/2025

98 days until the final deadline to file your self-assessment. Have you filed yours?

12/03/2025

Keeping abreast of the latest at the Festival of Accounting & Bookkeeping 🤓

12/06/2024

Just received this delivery this morning from one of my lovely clients 🌸. Gorgeous surprise ☺️

29/05/2024

Received these from a truly kind client today ☺️. Beautiful 🌸

22/05/2024

Are there benefits to filing your Tax Return early?

• find out sooner if you’re due a refund and receive it quicker
• pay in instalments to help with your budgeting
• get help if you can’t pay the tax due
• avoid the stress of doing it at the last minute
• need your tax return as proof of income for a mortgage?

Early filing does not mean early payment is required. The payment deadline remains at 31 January.

22/05/2024

You have until 5 April 2025 to pay voluntary National Insurance contributions to make up for gaps between tax years April 2006 and April 2016 if you are eligible.

National Insurance contributions you can choose to pay when you have a gap in your National Insurance record.

20/03/2024

The deadline to fill in gaps in your National Insurance history relating to the years 2006/7 to 2017/18 ends on 5/4/25.

Is this worthwhile for you? Check.

National Insurance contributions you can choose to pay when you have a gap in your National Insurance record.