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Getting professional tax advice can seem like a feat. If you didn’t already know, there are a few things you should check about the person who’s advising you. But don’t worry, we’ll go through all of that in this guide.
A personal tax advisor is someone who uses what they know about taxes and the law to help support and guide you, often to minimise your tax liability legally.
Tax advisors need to be up-to-date with changes in regulation from HMRC and tax legislation so that they can give you correct information. Ideally, they’ll be able to simplify massively complicated subjects for you.
Tax advisors are sometimes also known as tax consultants or tax agents.
Here’s the thing: the term “tax advisor” isn’t regulated. Literally anyone can call themselves a personal tax advisor, even if they’re not qualified. So how do you separate the experts from the not-so-expert?
Here’s what to check before choosing someone:
All TaxScouts accountants are qualified practitioners and are regulated and certified by each of the major UK accounting bodies. ✅
If you ever have any questions, you can always reach out to our support team on the live chat on our website or via email at [email protected].
They can be, but not always.
Most personal tax advisors are accountants who’ve specialised in tax advice. But the reverse isn’t always true. Some accountants may not offer tax advice, and others may lack the specific expertise you need.
Worse, some unqualified people use these titles interchangeably, which is why it’s so important to verify credentials before handing over your personal info.
None of these are issues at TaxScouts. Here’s why:
One of the most important questions!
The cost of hiring a personal tax advisor in the UK can vary a lot depending on experience, qualifications, and the complexity of your situation.
Although it sounds fair, it’s not exactly ideal. Add the fact that they’ll start off with high costs and then just… make it… higher, the fairness scale starts to tip towards unfairness 💸💸💸.
Luckily, this isn’t the case at TaxScouts. Our tax advisors are all accredited accountants and our tax advice consultations cost a fixed price, no matter how complicated your situation. £139, all in 💪.
Take the easy way out – an incredible service for a fair price – so we can help you:
For an easy, incredible service at a fair price 🎉
Simply, like everything else at TaxScouts.
Our personal tax advice service is for anyone who needs help with their tax situation. This includes tax planning for your future, help with a tax return or even ways to invest more efficiently (and only pay the amount of tax you need to pay).
We can support you with lots, so let’s get into the details👇
We can help a variety of people in many different situations. Some areas our tax advisors can help with are:
| Foreign income | Pensions |
| Personal tax planning | Crypto tax |
| Earning over £100k | Capital Gains Tax |
| Self-employment | Rental Income |
| Historic tax reporting | Understand your tax return |
| Child benefit tax | Remittance tax |
Firstly, you’ll get to schedule the tax advice consultation around your own availability, which is a huge plus!
Aside from that, you’ll also get:
When you book a consultation, you’ll be paired with one of our qualified personal tax advisors. They’ll help you navigate your issue with confidence and clarity.
What can you expect to get out of it?
And more, of course!
Get ahead of the tax game, stress-free. Whether you need advice or your tax return sorted and filed, we’ll do it all so you don’t have to.
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