Real talk: how is TaxScouts so low-cost?

If you know anything about TaxScouts, you’ll probably be aware that our £169 flat fee is tantalisingly well-priced.

In fact, you could be saving yourself hundreds of pounds, maybe even every month by choosing our (far superior) option.

But that’s not why you’re here. Sure, our TaxScouters love us because our prices are fair and affordable. But it’s everything else that we offer that really seals the deal. 

• Our tech expertise that cuts the time-heavy and costly admin
• A thorough and super-speedy turnaround 
• A human support team to answer your real life questions about tax
• Our bank of jargon-free, bitesize guides on the tax basics 

So let’s answer the burning question. How is it possible that we’re so low-cost?

How does it work?

At the risk of sounding cheesy, we combine the best of both worlds. 

Having a totally online service means that we cut out the usual overheads that come with traditional accounting. That can be anything from renting business premises to paperwork to administration fees to anything else that your accountant might charge you for. 

But we combine this expert tech with our human support. 

Look, we know that tax can be a bore, but we genuinely believe that there’s no need for it to be that way. Your Self Assessment tax return shouldn’t cause you the level of hassle and dread that we know it does, which is why our friendly team is here to walk you through anything you’re not sure about.

What’s in it for the accountants?

That’s a very good question, and we’re glad you asked. 

Our accountants are not only all qualified and regulated by the major UK accounting bodies, they all partner with us freelance. This means that they can work from home, from an office, alongside parenting, remotely from a tiki bar if they so wish. 

This level of flexibility is far from standard in the industry, so their working overheads – a commute, childcare, office space rent etc. – are lowered by working with us. 

Fair is fair

Finally, the simplest answer to the pricing question is that £169 is a fair price.

It’s true, and it’s something we believe in wholeheartedly. 

We don’t charge hidden fees or spring add-ons onto you. £169 is a fair price for the tax return service we’re offer. As we said, your Self Assessment shouldn’t be complicated, which is why with us, it’s simple.