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Fees, changing accountants, deadlines, Making Tax Digital and how we work.

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Fees

How much does an accountant cost?
Our business packages are a fixed monthly fee: Core from £100 + VAT, Core + from £250, Growth from £450 and Finance Partner from £850. The fee is agreed up front and depends on the size and complexity of your business. Personal tax returns are quoted individually.
Do you charge for phone calls and emails?
No. Phone and email support is included in every business package.
What is fee protection?
It covers our fees if HMRC opens an enquiry into your tax return or business.
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Changing accountants

How do I change accountants?
Tell us you want to move and we deal with the handover. We contact your current accountant for professional clearance and your records.
Can I change accountants part way through the year?
Yes. We pick up from wherever your records are.
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Deadlines

When is my 2025/26 self assessment tax return due?
31 January 2027 for online returns. The balance of tax for 2025/26 and your first payment on account for 2026/27 are due on the same day.
What happens if I miss the deadline?
HMRC charges £100 straight away, then £10 a day after three months, with further penalties at six and twelve months. Interest is charged on late tax as well.
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Making Tax Digital

Does Making Tax Digital for Income Tax apply to me?
It applies to sole traders and landlords whose qualifying income is over £50,000 from April 2026, over £30,000 from April 2027 and over £20,000 from April 2028.
If I’m in Making Tax Digital, do I still file a tax return?
Yes. You send quarterly updates during the year and still file a final return by 31 January.
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Services

Who do you work with?
We work with owner-managed limited companies, sole traders, partnerships, landlords and individuals.
Which sectors do you specialise in?
Our specialisms are construction and CIS, professional services, e-commerce, landlords and property, and personal service companies.
Do you use Xero?
Yes. We are a Xero Silver Partner, and we provide live reporting from your Xero data using Syft and Power BI.
Can you act as our finance director?
Yes. Our Finance Partner package, from £850 + VAT a month, covers the whole finance function: monthly management accounts, forecasting, payments and regular review meetings.
Do you carry out audits?
No. BPC Partners is not registered for statutory audit. We prepare accounts for companies that are exempt from audit, which is most small companies.
Are you chartered accountants?
Yes. BPC Partners Limited is an ICAEW member firm. You can check our registration at find.icaew.com.
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Working with us

Where are you based?
3 Royal Crescent, Cheltenham GL50 3DA. We are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm, on 01242 226789.
Which areas do you cover?
Cheltenham, Gloucester, Tewkesbury, Cirencester, Stroud and the rest of Gloucestershire and the South West.
Will I have a named accountant?
Yes. You deal with the same accountant throughout the year.
How do I send you my documents?
Through our secure client portal.
How do I get started?
Book a free, no-obligation 20-minute call with a chartered accountant on our contact page, or call 01242 226789.
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