Self Assessment tax returns and accounts for full-time content creators
AFE Accountants prepares Self Assessment tax returns and company accounts for full-time content creators, YouTubers and influencers across the UK. The practice is led by Adam Feyzi FCCA, and the team explains what you owe and when it is due.
Who can do my Self Assessment tax return as a full-time content creator in the UK?
Read the guide How to choose an accountant as a UK content creator, or see how AFE supports content creators.
What is included
- Self Assessment tax returns for creators who trade as sole traders
- Year-end accounts and Corporation Tax returns for creator limited companies
- Personal tax returns for company directors
- A review of allowable expenses, such as equipment, software and studio costs
- A clear summary of what you owe and when [VERIFY WITH HMRC / ADAM]
- Payments on account explained, with any reduction claims reviewed [VERIFY WITH HMRC / ADAM]
- Registering you with HMRC if you have not filed before
Who this is for
- Full-time creators earning from brand deals, ads and affiliates
- Creators filing their first Self Assessment tax return
- Directors of a creator limited company
- Creators who have fallen behind with a return [CONFIRM: AFE takes on late filings]
How it works
Book a free consultation
Tell the team how you earn and which returns you need. AFE confirms the scope and fee in advance.
Share your records
Send your platform statements, invoices, bank records and receipts. AFE asks about anything that is unclear.
Review and file
AFE prepares your return or accounts, talks you through the figures and files once you approve them.
We reply within [RESPONSE TIME: confirm with Adam].
How fees are agreed
Fees are agreed in advance as [FEES MODEL: confirm with Adam]. See how fees work. The first consultation is free.
Key dates for Self Assessment
The Self Assessment tax year runs from 6 April to 5 April [VERIFY WITH HMRC / ADAM]. Online returns are usually due by 31 January after the tax year ends [VERIFY WITH HMRC / ADAM].
Some creators also make payments on account towards the next year’s bill. These are usually due on 31 January and 31 July [VERIFY WITH HMRC / ADAM].
AFE confirms the dates that apply to you and reminds you before each one [CONFIRM: reminder service offered].
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to do a tax return if I make money from content?
Usually, yes. Sole trader creators normally register for Self Assessment once income passes a set level [VERIFY WITH HMRC / ADAM]. This covers brand deals, ads and affiliate income. If you run a limited company, the company files its own accounts and tax return. AFE checks your position and registers you with HMRC if you need to.
What are payments on account?
Payments on account are advance payments towards your next tax bill. HMRC asks for them when your last bill was above a set amount [VERIFY WITH HMRC / ADAM]. They can come as a surprise in a creator’s second year of good income. AFE explains whether they apply to you and can review whether a reduction claim is appropriate if your income has fallen.
Can AFE do my accounts if I run a limited company?
Yes. AFE prepares year-end accounts and the Corporation Tax return for creator limited companies. The team can also prepare your personal tax return as a director, covering salary and dividends. Having both done together means the figures agree and you see the full picture of what you and your company owe.
What expenses can I claim as a content creator?
You can usually claim costs incurred wholly for your content business. These may include cameras, lighting, editing software, props and some travel. Costs with a personal element, such as clothing or your phone, need more care. Whether a cost is allowable depends on the facts, so AFE reviews your receipts and explains which claims are supportable.
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