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...
“AuthorTax is the best and most helpful accountant I've ever worked with.”
Chris's calming reassuring manner is a great help, as is his meticulous care with my tax affairs. I always feel that I know what's happening and how to make good decisions around my finances. Thank you Chris!
— Naomi Alderman - Novelist, game writer, and television executive producer
“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
“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
“I'd highly recommend AuthorTax to any other professional writers looking for accountancy services”
AuthorTax's support is tailored, personalised and has massively decreased the burden of managing my taxes as a writer. For example, AuthorTax used averaging to help me manage my income--a must-have for authors, who have unique tax needs that not all accountants properly support.
— Tasha Suri - World Fantasy Award winning 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
“The team at Author Tax are dedicated to providing the highest client care”
The team at Author Tax are dedicated to providing the highest client care. Chris Pitsillides’ has the unique ability to communicate complex situations clearly and effectively. In a tax climate that’s always changing, he’s the one constant that I know I can rely on. Without a doubt, the best accountant there is.
— Saara El-Arifi - No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author
