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Will your company tax bill arrive before you are ready for it?

Corporation tax should be worked out before your year end, so you know what to put aside and which planned spending still has time to count.

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A few quick questions, then a fixed monthly fee in writing and the free VAT and structure check. About two minutes, no tie in.

Limited company with a year endThe bill is still unknown

A van, pension contribution or equipment purchase can affect the bill, but timing and business purpose matter. If the first calculation arrives after the year closes, the useful decisions have already gone.

Concrete Accounts helps trade and service limited companies across Liverpool, Merseyside and the UK plan and file company tax. A fixed monthly fee includes software, quarterly reports and a review of the books on joining. Barnaby trained at a Top 10 firm.

Corporation tax: Barnaby reviewing receipts with a plumber at a kitchen table Limited companies

The year closes before anyone discusses the bill

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  • VAT, CIS, payroll and year end handled
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What changes when the bill is planned early

01

A monthly amount with a basis

The estimate becomes an amount to move into a separate bank pot each month.

02

Decisions made while timing still matters

Planned vans, equipment and pension contributions are discussed before the year closes.

03

A due date you can prepare for

The return is filed with the payment date and expected bill explained plainly.

Which decisions get smaller after year end?

The problem usually appears when cash has already been promised elsewhere.

  • Tax bill

    “The year-end accounts arrived, and the bill was far bigger than the pot I had kept.”

    That can drain money reserved for a supplier, wages or a materials order.

  • Van

    “I ordered the van after the year end because nobody told me the timing could matter.”

    Buying later may move any available relief into a different period. The purchase method and business use also matter.

  • Pension

    “I wanted the company to make a pension contribution, but we discussed it after the year had closed.”

    The timing decision had gone for that accounting period, even though the contribution could still suit the director.

  • Day 90

    What changes when the forecast comes first?

    The likely bill is estimated before year end. You can judge planned spending against cash needed for suppliers, wages and tax. The estimate is updated when trading changes.

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If your accountant cannot forecast the bill, explain what to set aside and answer before year end, you have the wrong accountant

Answer three yes or no questions about the accountant you use now.

Question 1 of 3

Could they tell you this week whether your VAT scheme is right?

Where filing ends and planning begins

A filing service can be enough when the company and its decisions rarely change.

A year-end filing service

Calculates the bill after the period closes.

Files the accounts and company return.

Answers questions when you raise them.

May suit a stable company with few decisions.

Advice before year end

Forecasts the bill during the year.

Updates what to put aside as trading changes.

Checks timing before vans, equipment or pension payments.

Links company decisions with the director’s tax position.

What should be checked before your year closes?

Eight simple checks show whether the coming bill is being planned or merely awaited.

  • 01

    Is the expected annual profit current?

    An old estimate cannot support a useful monthly set-aside.

  • 02

    Is the tax money held separately?

    A separate pot stops it funding materials, wages or drawings by mistake.

  • 03

    Has director pay been reviewed this year?

    A salary and dividend split can stop fitting as profit changes.

  • 04

    Is a van purchase being considered?

    Check the purchase method, business use and timing before ordering.

  • 05

    Is the company considering a pension contribution?

    Discuss the amount and payment date before the period closes.

  • 06

    Is major equipment planned?

    Buying for a genuine business need can affect the timing of relief.

  • 07

    Is the director’s loan account up to date?

    Personal and company spending must be identified before the return is prepared.

  • 08

    Do you know the payment date?

    The usual deadline depends on the company’s year end.

What we handle before and after year end

The filing matters, but earlier decisions decide whether it contains any surprises.

Forecast

A bill estimate you can fund

Expected profit becomes a monthly set-aside that changes with the business.

Filing

Accounts and return filed together

The calculation, return and payment date are explained in plain English.

Advice

Decisions checked before the deadline

We discuss director pay, pensions, vans and equipment while timing can still matter.

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Entry 01

What changed for a growing electrician before deadline?

The paperwork had grown faster than the business owner expected.

FigureGrowing electricianwith VAT, CIS and a deadline
Found byHe had no accountant, had just registered for VAT and had taken on a CIS contractor.
ResultConcrete Accounts sorted both positions and now handles the ongoing compliance on one fixed monthly fee.
AlsoThe useful part was timing. Help arrived before the deadline became another filing problem.
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What clients say

Can’t recommend these guys enough, saved the day when our previous accountant hadn’t been filling properly and we were facing fines. Worth their weight in gold!
Regent BarbersGoogle review · 10 months ago
Exceptional service. Communication is clear, timely, and consistently accessible. After years of dealing with an accountant who was difficult to reach and overly formal, working with someone this reliable and solution focused has been a significant improvement. Strongly recommend.
James HenryGoogle review · 10 months ago
I’ve been blown away by the service from Barnaby! My accounts went from being a constant mental burden to something I feel completely under control — all thanks to him. Now I can shift my mental energy to running my business rather than worrying about unexpected tax bills. Barnaby not only stays on top of everything, but also sends me financial reports so I have clarity and always know exactly what’s going on, which has made running my business enjoyable again!
Oliver NoakesGoogle review · 10 months ago

How the first three months build the forecast

The work starts with the deadline, then moves into a repeatable monthly amount.

Before day one

Your deadlines are mapped

We check the year end, expected profit, payment dates and work already prepared.

Day 30

Your monthly pot has a basis

The first estimate becomes an amount to keep separate from working cash.

Day 60

Your planned decisions are reviewed

Vans, equipment, pension contributions and director pay are discussed before money moves.

Day 90

The forecast joins your quarterly report

Trading changes and the likely bill are reviewed together each quarter.

When ongoing support may be the wrong fit

You are a sole trader below the VAT threshold with no plan to incorporate.

You want a one-off return with no ongoing monthly work.

Your first question is whether the work can be done for less.

You want entries changed to make a bill disappear.

Answer a few quick questions first, get a personalised recommendation and, if there is a fit, the free review.

Questions directors ask before the year closes

What does the monthly corporation tax service include?

It covers a working bill forecast, monthly set-asides, year-end accounts, the company return and the filing dates. We also discuss planned spending, vans, equipment, pension contributions and director pay before the year closes. The exact scope is agreed for your company, with cloud software included.

Can you handle corporation tax if we already have an accountant?

Yes. We can first check what has been prepared and where advice is missing. If you decide to switch, Concrete Accounts contacts the current accountant directly, collects the handover information and reviews the books after onboarding. You do not need to manage the awkward back and forth.

Do we have to move accounting software for company tax planning?

No. We first check what you use, how the bookkeeping is kept and whether the information supports a useful forecast. Cloud software is included in the monthly service. If a move would improve the monthly work, we explain why and agree it with you before changing anything.

What happens with our current accountant if we switch?

If you switch, we contact the current accountant and request the records and handover details. Onboarding is free and is normally completed in the first week. There are no catch-up fees to move, subject to the rules, and your existing books are reviewed once you are in.

How much should a limited company put aside for tax each month?

The amount depends on expected taxable profit, payments already made and changes during the year. We create a working estimate, turn it into a monthly amount and update it as trading changes. Keeping that money in a separate bank pot stops it being mistaken for money available for suppliers or wages.

Can buying a van or paying into a pension reduce the company tax bill?

Both can affect taxable profit, but the rules and timing differ. A van must be considered by purchase method and business use. An employer pension contribution generally needs to be paid within the relevant period to affect that period. We check the decision before money leaves the company.