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HMRC Contact Numbers
General Enquires Lines HMRC Self Assessment 0300 200 3310 HMRC Tax Credits 0345 300 3900 Child Benefits 0300 200 3100 Tax for employers 0300 200 3200 National Insurance 0300 200 3500 VAT 0300 200 3700 CIS 0300 200 3210 Income Tax & PAYE 0300 200 3300Contact...
HMRC Scam Alert!
SCAM Alert! We have recently been informed of a very convincing scam posing as HMRC via email. We believe this scam is requesting a payment be made to HMRC via your gateway, we suspect the scam will take you to a payments page where your company card details will be...
Making Tax Digital. April 2026
Starting April 2026, if you're self-employed or a landlord in the UK with an annual income over £50,000, you'll need to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) software to report your income and expenses to HMRC. This means keeping digital records and sending quarterly updates...
Is AI a replacement for Bookkeepers, Accountants and Financial Controllers?
Why AI is Not a Replacement for Human Bookkeepers, Accountants, and Financial Controllers In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized numerous industries, including finance and accounting. From automating...
Free Invoice Template
Get paid faster with an invoice that stands out and hosts all of the necessary information to avoid delays.Don't give debtors an excuse for non-payment. Common reasons for a delay in payment is missing bank details, inadequate descriptions and incorrect vat...
Why are we different from other accountants?
Why are we different? Unlike other accountants, we take a hands on approach when updating your financial data helping the smooth running of your business. We're available to discuss any queries you have, help retrieve unpaid invoices, keep a careful watch of monies...
What expenses can I claim for?
If you're wondering "what can I claim as an expenses? How does it work? What do I need to do?" Fear not, we have almost 20 years experience helping people like you and we're here to help. Check out our videos below to get some clarity on what type of things you're...
Year End Accounts
The accounting year runs from 6th April to 5th April, that mean's we've officially entered the 2024-2025 tax year and it's time to start prepairing your 2023-2024 accounts! We don't do last minute here at Churchtown Accounts, we aim to file your self-assessments...
Accounting Software
With the MTD (Making Tax Digital) changes that every business will need to be prepared for, there's a lot of talk, and misunderstanding around accounting software. Did you know that not every business needs this software and there are cheaper, simpler alternatives?...
Tip’s before going Self-Employed
So you've decided to take your future into your own hands and you're thinking about going self-employed, great! It can be confusing and scary but not to worry, we're here to help. We've got some useful tips and tricks to ensure your feel confident that your accounts...
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