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Tax returns are one of those things that sit in the back of your mind until they can't be ignored any longer. Deadlines creep up, the paperwork feels overwhelming, and the consequences of getting things wrong - or missing a deadline entirely - can be costly. We take all of that off your plate.
At Facts & Figures, we prepare and submit the full range of tax returns for individuals, sole traders, landlords, and limited companies across Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Scotland. Whether your tax affairs are straightforward or more complex, we'll make sure everything is done correctly, on time, and in the most tax-efficient way possible.
Self assessment tax returns
If you're self-employed, a landlord, a company director, or have income outside of PAYE, you'll almost certainly need to complete a self assessment tax return each year. We prepare and file self assessment returns for clients across Scotland, making sure:
All allowable expenses are claimed - nothing left on the table
Your income from all sources is correctly reported
Payments on account are explained and planned for in advance
Your return is filed well ahead of the 31 January deadline
Any correspondence from HMRC is handled on your behalf
Personal tax planning
A tax return isn't just a compliance exercise - it's also an opportunity to make sure your personal tax position is as efficient as it can be. We review your figures with that in mind, flagging anything worth addressing before it's too late to act. That might be pension contributions that reduce your tax bill, a Marriage Allowance claim you haven't made, or simply making sure your payments on account reflect your actual position rather than an outdated estimate.
Corporation tax returns
For limited companies, we prepare your corporation tax return (CT600) alongside your annual accounts, making sure both are consistent, correctly filed with HMRC, and submitted on time. We'll also keep you informed of your corporation tax liability well in advance of the payment deadline so there are no surprises.
Dealing with HMRC on your behalf
Once you authorise us to act as your agent, we deal with HMRC directly on your behalf. That means any letters, queries, or notices from HMRC come to us first - we review them, respond where necessary, and only involve you when we genuinely need something from you. For most clients, that makes HMRC correspondence something they rarely need to think about.
Key self assessment deadlines
5 October — register for self assessment if you are new to it
31 October — paper return deadline
31 January — online return deadline and payment deadline
31 July — second payment on account
Missing the 31 January deadline results in an automatic £100 penalty even if you owe no tax, with further penalties and interest accruing after that. We make sure our clients never miss a deadline.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
From April 2026, sole traders and landlords with income above £50,000 will be required to submit quarterly updates to HMRC under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. We are already helping clients across Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Scotland prepare for this change - if you're not sure how it affects you, get in touch and we'll talk it through.
Thinking of switching accountant?
If your accounts are currently prepared by someone you rarely hear from, or you are not confident everything is being handled as thoroughly as it should be, switching is simpler than most people expect. Find out how moving to Facts & Figures works.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for ITSA) is now live, and if you’re a sole trader or landlord earning above the threshold, you’ll need to be ready. From April 2026, quarterly submissions to HMRC become a legal requirement - and the way you manage your income and expenses will need to change.
The good news is we’ve built two straight forward packages to make the transition as painless and inexpensive as possible.
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