Bromley Self Assessment for families, landlords and retirees

Who needs a Self Assessment return in Bromley?

In short: anyone with rental, investment, self-employed or foreign income, or higher income linked to Child Benefit or pension relief, usually needs a return.

As a Bromley tax return accountant we work with Beckenham and Chislehurst families, retired residents in Orpington with several pensions and investments, consultants working from home and landlords across south-east London. We also help families think ahead about inheritance and gifting.

Common reasons HMRC needs a tax return

• Sole trader or partnership income
• Property income from UK or overseas lets
• Company dividends over the allowance
• Taxable gains on investments or property
• Foreign income or gains
• Income over £100,000 or the Child Benefit Charge
• An HMRC notice to complete a return

Self-employed tax returns in Bromley

Consultants working from home can claim a share of household costs, equipment, software and travel to clients. We check whether working through a company would now save you tax. See self-employed accountants and add bookkeeping if you would like records kept for you.

Landlord tax returns in Bromley

We prepare landlord returns for single lets and portfolios, claim allowable costs, and help with Capital Gains Tax when a property is sold or passed to the next generation. Mortgage interest relief is a 20% tax credit, rising to 22% from April 2027 when property income gets its own 22%, 42% and 47% rates. More on landlord tax returns; for missed rent, the Let Property Campaign.

Inheritance and gifting

Many Bromley families want to help children with house deposits or pass on property. Gifts can have Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax consequences, and income from gifted assets moves to the recipient. Our inheritance tax planning service helps you plan before you give.

Partnership tax returns

Partnership returns trip people up because a late SA800 can mean a penalty for every partner. We prepare the SA800 and each partner’s return on one timetable. See partnership tax returns.

Capital Gains Tax reporting

Capital Gains Tax applies when you sell assets for more than you paid. The first £3,000 of gains is tax-free; above that, rates are 18% or 24%, with 60 days to report UK residential property. Our Capital Gains Tax team handles both returns.

Foreign income reporting

Foreign income is one of the most common reasons HMRC writes to people. We report it correctly, claim double tax relief and, if needed, use the Worldwide Disclosure Facility for earlier years.

Crypto tax reporting

Exchange reports rarely follow HMRC’s matching rules. We rebuild your crypto gains properly and report staking income. See crypto tax returns.

How to get started in Bromley

1. Call, email or WhatsApp and tell us roughly what income you have.
2. We send a fixed-fee quote and a short checklist.
3. You send payslips, bank statements, receipts and any rent or investment statements.
4. We prepare the return, explain the tax and any payments on account.
5. You approve it and we file it with HMRC, then send you confirmation.

Most returns are ready within a few working days of receiving complete records.

Penalties for late filing

What if I miss the deadline? Late filing costs £100 straight away, then up to £900 in daily penalties, then further 5% or £300 charges. Interest and late payment penalties are separate. Behind already? See late tax returns.

Why Bromley clients choose Wingate

• Chartered Certified Accountants and HMRC registered tax agent
• Fixed fees from £150, VAT included
• Experience with landlords, the self-employed, partnerships, investors and overseas income disclosures
• Fast replies by phone, email or WhatsApp
• Also VAT returns, company accounts, payroll, HMRC disclosures and tax investigation support

Looking elsewhere in the capital? See Self Assessment tax returns in London.

Official guidance: Check if you need to send a Self Assessment tax return · Self Assessment deadlines