Accountants for Creatives and Freelancers
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Overview
You are good at what you do. The tax return, the receipts and the letters from HMRC are another matter. We look after the finances of self-employed creatives and freelancers across the UK, so you know what you owe, when it is due and what to set aside.
Sole trader tax returns from £400 + VAT.
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What is included
• Registering you as self-employed with HMRC if you are just starting out
• Preparing and filing your self assessment tax return
• Checking every allowable expense, from equipment and software to working from home
• Telling you what to pay and when, with no surprises in January
• Bookkeeping, if you would rather hand it over
• Making Tax Digital quarterly updates
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Making Tax Digital
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is now in force. Sole traders with qualifying income over £50,000 have had to keep digital records and send quarterly updates to HMRC since April 2026. The threshold falls to £30,000 from April 2027 and to £20,000 from April 2028.
We can check whether and when it applies to you, set you up on suitable software and handle the quarterly updates for you, from £25 + VAT per month.
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Common questions
Do I need to register as self-employed?
If you earn more than £1,000 a year from self-employment, you need to register for self assessment. That threshold is due to rise to £3,000 from 6 April 2027. The deadline to register is 5 October after the end of the tax year in which you started.
What can I claim as expenses?
Costs that are wholly for your business, such as equipment, software subscriptions, studio or workspace costs, travel to clients, professional fees and a share of your home costs if you work from home. We go through these with you.
My income goes up and down. How do I plan for tax?
We tell you what to set aside as you go, and explain payments on account so January and July do not catch you out.
What does "from £400 + VAT" cover?
A sole trader tax return with one source of self-employed income and organised records. The price may be higher if you have several sources of income or records that need sorting out. We will always confirm your price before we start.
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What our clients say
"Working with HBA Solutions has been such a smooth process so far. Helen is very patient and always provides constant updates. She makes the process so simple and easy to understand for me as a sole trader."
Isioma, BossyGirlGuide
Ready to hand over your tax return? Tell us a bit about your work and we will reply within 48 hours with a quote.
You might also like our e-book, Master Your Money: A Content Creator's Guide to Financial Success, and our Freelancer Dashboard template.