Accountant in Dunstable LU5-LU6 | Your Tax Help Accountants

Accountant in Dunstable

Tax & Accounting for Dunstable Businesses

Dunstable LU5-LU6 is a Bedfordshire town near Luton on the M1/A5 corridor, with a strong industrial, manufacturing, logistics and distribution economy, a town centre with retail, and good road links. The town has a substantial trades, self-employed and contractor population, ongoing residential development, and a steady landlord market built around its mix of housing.

That gives Dunstable a varied accounting profile. The industrial, manufacturing and logistics firms need stock and fleet-aware bookkeeping with capital allowances. CIS construction trades need monthly returns or annual refund claims. Contractors and self-employed need the right structure. The town-centre businesses need retail bookkeeping. And the landlord market needs Section 24 planning. We work with Dunstable clients entirely online, with fixed monthly fees and the same depth of attention as a local firm.

💡 As an HMRC-registered agent we deal directly with HMRC on your behalf, so you never have to spend hours on hold or navigate their website yourself.

What We Do

Full-Range Tax & Accounting for Dunstable

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Self-Assessment Tax Returns

Full SA100 for self-employed, landlords and individuals. Filed direct to HMRC, same day if urgent.

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CIS Compliance

Complete CIS for contractors and subcontractors. Monthly returns, deduction statements, refund claims.

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Limited Company Accounts

Year-end statutory accounts, Corporation Tax returns, and director self-assessment. All filed on time.

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Landlord Tax Advice

Rental income reporting, capital gains planning, Making Tax Digital, and allowable expense guidance.

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VAT Returns

MTD-compliant VAT submissions and ongoing bookkeeping to keep records clean and cash flow transparent.

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Payroll Services

Monthly payroll processing, RTI submissions to HMRC, and auto-enrolment pension administration.

Client Story

How we claimed £12,600 in capital allowances for a Dunstable logistics firm

Client K runs a distribution and logistics business from a Dunstable unit on the M1 corridor, with a fleet of vans, racking and warehouse equipment. The Ltd company had invested in vehicles and the warehouse fit-out, but the previous bookkeeper had simply expensed routine costs and hadn't identified the substantial capital allowances available.

We reviewed the capital expenditure. The commercial vehicles, racking, forklifts and IT qualified for capital allowances — with the Annual Investment Allowance and, for qualifying new plant, full expensing for companies. We claimed the allowances across the open periods, significantly reducing Corporation Tax, and reviewed the fleet running costs and driver payroll for further efficiency.

Total outcome: £12,600 of capital allowances claimed on the fleet and warehouse equipment, materially reducing Corporation Tax, plus a tightened approach to fleet-cost and driver-payroll management.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

I run a Dunstable logistics or distribution business. Can I claim capital allowances?

Yes. Plant and machinery — commercial vehicles, racking, forklifts, warehouse equipment, IT — qualifies for capital allowances. The Annual Investment Allowance gives 100% relief on qualifying spend up to £1m a year, and full expensing gives 100% first-year relief for companies on qualifying new plant. We'll identify and claim everything you're entitled to.

Do I need to be local to use you as my Dunstable accountant?

No — we work with Dunstable clients entirely online, by phone, email, video call and secure document exchange. You get the same depth of understanding and personal service without needing to visit an office. Most modern accountancy is handled remotely.

I'm a Dunstable CIS subcontractor. Am I owed a refund?

Almost certainly, if you've had 20% deducted and haven't claimed it back. After your £12,570 allowance and legitimate expenses (van or mileage, tools, PPE, materials, phone, CSCS, accountancy), the actual tax due is usually far less. Full-year refunds are typically £2,000-£6,000. We'll maximise yours.

Should my Dunstable business be a Ltd company?

At profits above £40,000-£50,000 a Ltd company typically saves £2,500-£5,000+ a year through salary-plus-dividend structuring, plus limited liability. Below £30,000 the saving rarely justifies the extra admin. We'll model both with your numbers.

My Dunstable business employs staff. Can I claim the Employment Allowance?

Most likely yes. The Employment Allowance lets eligible employers reduce their annual employer Class 1 NIC bill by up to £5,000. It's not available to single-director companies with no other employees, but a business with staff usually qualifies. We claim it through your payroll automatically.

I'm a Dunstable contractor through my Ltd company. IR35 position?

Depends on the client and working practices. Medium/large clients assess your status; small clients mean you self-assess. For genuinely independent contractors with project-based work IR35 is usually outside. We review your contracts and working practices.

I'm a Dunstable landlord. What can I claim against rental income?

Repairs and maintenance, letting agent fees, landlord insurance, ground rent and service charges if leasehold, gas and electrical safety certification, mortgage interest (with the Section 24 restriction), and Replacement of Domestic Items relief on furniture. We capture everything and file your self-assessment.

How do I get started?

Book a free 15-minute call via Calendly, or call our office on 020 8050 4564 or mobile 07478 645331. We work with Dunstable clients fully online and we're experienced with logistics, industrial firms, CIS trades, contractors and the LU community.

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