Self Assessment Tax Return Exeter

Your self assessment, sorted.

Most self-employed people in Exeter and Braunton put off their tax return until January — then spend the last two weeks of the month finding receipts. The return gets filed, but the bill is a surprise and the deductions are incomplete. Fixed monthly fee, ICAEW chartered, same-day replies.

  • Know your tax bill months before HMRC sends the reminder
  • Every allowable deduction found — you pay only what you actually owe
  • Filed accurately and on time — no late-filing penalties
  • An accountant who responds the same day you ask a question

No long-term contract. If it is not working after three months, you leave with your records in order and nothing owed.

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What our clients say

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★★★★★

Worked Saturday Night to Meet Deadline

“He went above an beyond to help — working even on a Saturday night to complete my return.”

Thomas Briggs

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★★★★★

Switched Accountants, Already Saving Money

“Having only recently switched my business to Swift from another accountant, I have found them efficient, friendly and professional, and they’re already saving me money.”

Nic Paton

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★★★★★

Really Helpful, Very Efficient with Submission

“Really helpful and very knowledgeable with my circumstance — very efficient with getting my tax’s submitted.”

Andrew Ponsford

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★★★★★

Price Quoted Clearly After Five Minutes

“Kieran explained everything in the best possible way, told me the price they’d charge after 5 minutes of speaking.”

Cammy Birse

Sound familiar?

Still not sure what your tax bill is going to be?

Self assessment trips most people up the same way. Records scattered across bank statements, PayPal exports and a folder of receipts that may or may not be complete. The return gets filed eventually, usually late January, usually in a hurry, and the bill arrives with no time to plan around it. It is solvable — it just takes longer the more you leave it.

  • Tax return filed late in January with incomplete records and no time to plan
  • No real idea what the bill will be until HMRC confirms it
  • Allowable expenses missed because no one checked what actually qualifies

What sorted looks like

Records organised, return filed well before the January deadline. Your tax liability visible throughout the year, not just when the demand arrives. Every deduction that legitimately applies, claimed correctly the first time.

  • Return filed ahead of January — records in order before Christmas
  • Tax position visible months before HMRC asks for payment
  • Every allowable deduction reviewed — you pay only what you owe
  • Fixed monthly cost, agreed upfront — no invoice that surprises you
Client results

What clients say about their tax returns

We handle self assessment for sole traders, directors and self-employed individuals across Exeter, Braunton and beyond. Here are two clients who came to us in much the same position.

★★★★★

Being a self employed stone mason sadly paper work is not my strong suit. And after a late cancellation from my normal accountant I had to find help. With late notice I contacted swift accounting and book keeping. Kieran was the person assigned to me to help with my tax return and at the start of Jan not much time to file my return before potential fines incurred. He went above an beyond to help good communication through emails an working even on a Saturday night to complete my return. I cannot thank him enough he made the process super easy an relaxed I will 100% be using them again in the future. Thank you.

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Thomas Briggs
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★★★★★

Kieran was really helpful and very knowledgeable with my circumstance, he gave me great advice and was very efficient with getting my tax’s submitted, really glad I found Swift and will definitely be using for future accounting.

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Andrew Ponsford
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What you get

What your self assessment fee covers

Three things that keep your tax return accurate, your liability visible and your records ready when HMRC needs them — for one fixed fee.

01

Self Assessment Tax Return

Your return prepared and filed with HMRC, accurately and on time. Every allowable deduction reviewed — employment costs, home office, mileage, equipment, professional fees — so you pay only what you legitimately owe. No scramble in January, no guesswork.

Filed on time, every time
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Tax Planning and Deduction Review

Before your return is filed, your income and expenses are reviewed for anything that reduces the bill legitimately. Most first-time clients find something they had been missing. The review takes minutes on your end — the savings are worth it.

Included as standard
03

Year-Round Tax Visibility

Once your records are current, your estimated tax liability becomes visible throughout the year — not just at the deadline. Most clients have a clear picture three to four months before payment is due, which is long enough to plan around it rather than react.

No surprises at year-end
What clients say

Self-employed clients across Devon trust Swift

Sole traders, directors and self-employed professionals across Exeter and the North Devon coast. Usually arriving with their paperwork in some state of disarray. Leaving with considerably less to worry about.

★★★★★

Two Years In, Still Highly Recommending

“I’ve been using Swift Accounting for two years now after my previous accountant retired and recommended Kieran. Excellent and prompt service, great communications and above all really helpful. Highly recommend.”

Simon Hyde
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★★★★★

Price Quoted Clearly, HMRC Explained Simply

“One of the friendliest accounting companies I’ve ever spoken to. I was fairly stressed about all of the big terms HMRC use, but Kieran explained everything in the best possible way, told me the price they’d charge after 5 minutes of speaking.”

Cammy Birse
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★★★★★

Sorted Accounts Fast at Short Notice

“Great work by Kieran sorting out my business accounts really fast and at short notice on multiple occasions. Many thanks and I would highly recommend them for all accounting needs.”

Cristian Diaconescu
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Why Swift

Why Exeter clients choose Swift

There is no shortage of accountants in Devon. Here is what is different about working with one who is chartered, cloud-based and responds the same day.

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Your tax bill, known in advance

Once your records are current, your tax liability is visible throughout the year — not just when HMRC sends the demand. Most clients know roughly what they owe by October, which gives enough time to set aside the funds without disrupting cash flow. That is, frankly, the way it should be.

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Replies the same day

Questions get answered the day you ask them. Not logged, not queued, not acknowledged with a holding message. If you want to know whether a cost is deductible, or what happens if your income changes this year, you will know before the end of the day.

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One price, clearly agreed

Your fee is fixed and does not move. No hourly billing, no invoice that arrives larger than expected because something took longer. The cost of your self assessment is agreed at the outset and stays there regardless of how many questions you ask.

Getting started

Up and running in four steps

From initial enquiry to your return being handled, the process is straightforward. Nothing that needs a lawyer, nothing that needs a filing cabinet.

1

Send your enquiry

Fill in the form on this page. Kieran reads every enquiry and responds the same day with a clear next step. No automated holding messages, no waiting a week to hear back.

2

A short discovery call

Twenty minutes to understand your income sources, current records and what needs sorting before the return can be filed. By the end of the call you will know exactly what is covered and what it costs — no ambiguity.

3

We handle the paperwork

Your records are reviewed, any gaps identified, and the return prepared for your approval before submission. You confirm the figures and it goes to HMRC. The parts you find least enjoyable are handled.

4

Filed, and no surprises

Your return is submitted ahead of the deadline with every legitimate deduction applied. Your tax liability is confirmed well before payment is due, and you go into next year with your records already in order. Which is considerably less to worry about.

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“Kieran came recommended to us and for good reason. He was fast, professional and very patient when answering our long list of questions.”

Ted Lee — Verified Google Review

Questions

Questions self-employed clients usually ask first

It is the most common situation we deal with. Late returns carry penalties, but filing now limits how much those grow. We will tell you upfront what the catch-up involves, what HMRC is likely to say, and what it will cost. Getting current is the priority — after that, keeping current is straightforward.
Once your records are in order, your estimated liability becomes visible well before the January payment deadline. Most clients have a clear picture by October or November — enough time to plan, rather than just react when the demand arrives.
No. Most people come to us with records in some state of disarray — that is a normal starting point, not a problem. We will work through what exists, identify any gaps, and let you know if anything material is missing before the return is prepared.
No. You can engage Swift for your self assessment return on a one-off basis, or as part of an ongoing monthly arrangement if you also want bookkeeping, VAT or company accounts handled. Either way, there is no lock-in and no pressure to take more than you need.
Ready when you are

Your tax return, handled properly.

Fixed fee, ICAEW chartered, same-day replies. Your return filed on time with every deduction reviewed — and no January panic.

Tax bill known months before it is due Every allowable deduction reviewed and claimed Filed on time — no late-filing penalties
Sort my tax return
Fixed monthly pricing ICAEW chartered Same-day replies No long-term contract