With the cost of living crisis, rent increases and skyrocketing house prices in recent years, living on the side has become a prerequisite for many people around the country. Whether it’s aiming for those big financial milestones or simply keeping the lights on, Additional Income makes a big difference to millions of UK taxpayers.
Working on the side takes up a lot of energy and headspace on its own, and that’s before considering the work that goes into filing tax returns. It is a long and often complicated process, and it can be a great source of stress for those who are not completely comfortable with what is required and what they need to do. TaxScouts promises a quick and painless solution at a low, fixed price that is easy to plan for and frees up space for your work.
For just £169 all-in, TaxScouts will ask a few simple questions to get you started, connect you with an accredited accountant who will help prepare your tax return and ensure it is 100% complete, and file the return for your bill once you’ve signed it. The idea is that all the confusion and intricacies are streamlined, while you have a fully qualified accountant on hand to answer questions and guide you through the tricky bits.
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All of TaxScout’s accountants are fully vetted to ensure they meet or exceed strict standards, including having over five years of professional experience, being based in the UK and regulated and accredited by major UK accountancy bodies.
For even more peace of mind, check out TaxScout’s TrustPilot page, where they’ve earned a whopping average rating of 4.8 out of 5 from the better part of 6,000 user reviews. “I have been using TaxScouts for the past 3 years now,” began one five-star review. “I was quite unsure of what I was doing for the first year round, so the TaxScout service was fantastic and it’s so much cheaper than some of the high street services. I will continue to use them going forward.”
“I found the whole process with TaxScouts to be very quick and easy!” said another five star review. “My assigned accountant sent me a calculation explaining how he had worked out how much tax I owed. Everything was ready in a couple of days.”
Some have been disappointed not to receive additional services beyond the declaration assistance. “Service was great, they archived my accounts as expected,” said one three-star review. “However, I misunderstood the service as I was hoping for some advice on savings, rather than just an accountant submitting the form on assignment. If you are looking for a time saving service this is a great service, but if you want advice it costs extra so bring it.”
But another user added: “Well my accountant is excellent. She’s quick, efficient and very thorough and I highly recommend Tax Scouts to anyone. I’m absolutely useless at doing my books and always have been but it’s been a lot easier than I thought.”
For alternative services, check out SimpleTax and QuickBooks.
If you’re one of the six million or so people submitting their self-assessment between now and January 31, or if you’re already planning for next year, check out what TaxScouts can do for you.
