Hammersmith and Fulham tax returns, handled for you

Who needs to file a tax return in Hammersmith and Fulham?

The short version: if your income is not all taxed through PAYE, or you are a high earner with Child Benefit, you will normally need to file a Self Assessment return.

As a Hammersmith tax accountant we help broadcast and media freelancers around White City, consultants and contractors with their own companies, Fulham and Parsons Green landlords, and Shepherd’s Bush shop and restaurant owners. We also see plenty of directors whose dividends need reporting.

Whatever your mix of income, we explain your tax position clearly before anything is submitted.

Common reasons HMRC needs a tax return

• You are self-employed or a partner in a business
• You earn rental income over £1,000
• You receive dividends above £500
• You made capital gains above £3,000
• You have foreign income
• You or your partner earn over £60,000 and get Child Benefit
• HMRC sent you a notice to file

Self-employed tax returns in Hammersmith and Fulham

Media freelancers often work on short contracts for several broadcasters and production companies. We reconcile fees, claim kit, software and travel, and check employment status where a contract looks more like employment. See self-employed accountants and add bookkeeping if you would like records kept for you.

Landlord tax returns in Hammersmith and Fulham

Fulham and Parsons Green flats often have higher letting values, so higher-rate landlords feel the restriction on mortgage interest relief most. We prepare accurate returns and model whether a different ownership structure could help. 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.

Company directors and dividends

Many Hammersmith contractors work through their own limited company. Dividends above £500 are taxed at 10.75% or 35.75% from April 2026, and director’s loan accounts can create extra tax if overdrawn. We prepare your personal return alongside your company accounts. See company director tax returns.

Partnership tax returns

Partnerships, from family shops to professional practices, file a partnership return (SA800) plus each partner’s own return. We prepare both so the profit shares match. See partnership tax returns.

Capital Gains Tax reporting

Gains above the £3,000 annual exempt amount are taxed at 18% or 24%. A UK home you sell that is not your main residence must be reported, with tax paid, within 60 days of completion. Our Capital Gains Tax team handles both returns.

Foreign income reporting

UK residents are usually taxed on worldwide income, with foreign tax credit relief for tax paid abroad. Missed foreign income can be put right through the Worldwide Disclosure Facility.

Crypto tax reporting

Selling, swapping or spending crypto can create a gain, and staking is usually income. We apply HMRC’s pooling rules; see crypto tax returns.

What to send us for your Hammersmith and Fulham tax return

Most clients only need a few documents. We send a tailored checklist after your first call.

• P60 or payslips from any employment
• Bank statements or invoices for self-employed income
• Receipts for business costs, or a simple spreadsheet
• Rent statements from your letting agent
• Mortgage interest statements for rental properties
• Dividend vouchers and investment statements
• Details of any overseas income and tax paid abroad

Penalties for late filing

What if I miss the deadline? For returns up to 2025/26: £100 immediately, £10 a day after three months (up to £900), then 5% or £300 at six and twelve months. A points-based system applies to everyone from April 2027.

Why Hammersmith and Fulham 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