Who we are
We are accountants and tax specialists for authors. With over 19 years experience at top UK accountancy firms, we are specialised in the tax quirks and complications faced by authors and other creatives.
Why AuthorTax ?
No stress, no fuss, just clear and simple advice.
Our clients belong to the creative sector, from authors at the start of their journey to international best-sellers, broadcasters, actors and social media influencers.
We strive to make a significant contribution to our clients’ affairs by making the process as streamlined and simple as possible. We are very approachable and believe that there is no such thing as a silly question. Our aim is to let you focus on creativity by letting us deal with the finance.
Accounts and tax returns
From self assessment tax returns for individuals to corporation tax returns for companies, we are on hand to ensure that you remain compliant and have a clear understanding of your tax liabilities and responsibilities.
Bookkeeping
From keeping spreadsheets to the latest cloud accounting solutions, we can help streamline your bookkeeping, minimising the time you spend on compliance and ensuring that you can focus your time on being productive.
VAT returns
We can help you register for VAT and keep compliant with the Making Tax Digital legislation, while ensuring that you are claiming the right amount of VAT on your expenses.
Tax advice
With a wide knowledge base in UK taxation, we can assist with most aspects of tax, from taxable benefits, foreign withholding tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax.
What our clients say...
“Tax was baffling for me until I stared working with AuthorTax.”
They explained everything to me in a way that I could understand, giving me peace of mind that everything was being dealt with correctly.
— Mary - Author
“AuthorTax worked with me on a complex international tax issue, they were fast and brought a level of clarity and pragmatism that had been lacking. ”
I was so impressed with AuthorTax that I will be using them for all tax related queries moving forward. AuthorTax genuinely care and this is a quality that is lacking within the profession, it was clear that they had checked every angle to ensure that I paid the right amount of tax to the HRMC.
— Pete Morland
“A breath of fresh air”
Its so refreshing to be able to speak to an accountant who understands crerative industries and how tax works for authors and influencers.
— Ore - Author and influencer
“AuthorTax are calm, prompt to reply and very knowledgeable. ”
I’ve worked with AuthorTax for a while now after they were recommended by a writer friend. They are a pleasant to work with - which is always important!
— Annabel Streets - Award winning writer
“AuthorTax have helped guide me in my tax affairs, taking care of everything and going above and beyond each time. ”
When I first began working with AuthorTax, I was making the transition from a 9 to 5 job into a full time freelancer. I was struggling with how navigate my accounts and how to deal with HMRC as it was all new to me. Working with AuthorTax made that potentially difficult transition a seamless experience in so many ways. Anytime I have had any queries they are responded to asap and AuthorTax are a genuine pleasure to work with. I couldn't recommend them more highly.
— Yomi Adegoke, International bestselling author
“Chris at AuthorTax has a personal and approachable style, always willing to take the time to explain anything to do with accounting that I don’t understand.”
Right from the start AuthorTax have provided expert advice on how to best manage my income and taxes. I thoroughly recommend their services.
— Amy McCulloch, award-winning author
“Ever since I signed my book deal, AuthorTax have been a key part of my career. ”
From navigating tax on international book deals, to helping me run my own company, AuthorTax have been there every step of the way and made my experience as an author smooth and stress-free. It is a real benefit having somebody take care of my tax and finances, so I can concentrate on the creative side. I can’t recommend their services enough.
— Stacey Halls, Sunday Times Bestselling Author
“AuthorTax managed to save me over £1,800 in tax through authors averaging”
I moved to AuthorTax who reviewed my last tax return as part of the moving over process. They highlighted that they could save me over £1,800 in tax through authors averaging by amending my tax return. This was something that my previous accountant just missed!
— Natasha - Author
“Professional, attentive, and knowledgeable”
Chris handles my bookkeeping and annual taxes with great care. AuthorTax makes the process easy to understand and stress-free, even for someone not confident with accounts, and their rates are very reasonable. I would recommend them to any author who is struggling with compiling their own tax affairs.
— C.J. Skuse - Bestselling author of the Sweetpea series
