Filling in a self-assessment form can be a genuine headache. But how do you find a professional to do it for you?Is self assessment too taxing to do it yourself? tall street accountants will prepare and complete the forms for around £250,while budget online services start as low as £50. But how do you find an accountant, what should you pay and what do you get?A Google search elicits scores of services promising "We won't be beaten on price", and but the first thing to remember is that in the UK anyone can call themselves an accountant,whether they bear qualifications or not. So check the firm's status. How many of the staff are members of the Chartered (ICAEW) or Certified (ACCA) professional bodies? Don't be fooled by words such as "professional" or "tax expert" – they mean miniature.
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Source: theguardian.com