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About Karen Jones

Having worked for one of the world’s largest accountancy firms, Karen Jones uses her tax knowledge and skills to help clients obtain substantial reductions to their tax liabilities.

With an expanding portfolio of tax clients, Karen enjoys the variety her work brings her and particularly likes working with new businesses and people. With a growing number of tax clients, she frequently faces a variety of challenges and relishes the experience she gains as she solves them.

Karen likes the THP ethos: “I like the way the team has a professional, but friendly and down-to-earth approach – it creates a productive atmosphere that benefits everyone.”

Karen’s specialist skills:

  • Personal Taxation
  • Tax Efficient Planning
  • Trust Administration

Posts by Karen Jones

Self Assessment tax return – are you required to complete one?
Self Assessment tax return – are you required to complete one?
Posted by Karen Jones on August 27, 2025

Do you know if you meet the criteria for submitting a self-assessment tax return? If not then this is a MUST read…

IHT forms: which ones could help you claim back thousands?
IHT forms: which ones could help you claim back thousands?
Posted by Karen Jones on August 15, 2025

When you lose a loved one you may need to pay inheritance tax. But, there are two IHT forms that could help you claim back thousands.

What can I claim on my first VAT return?
What can I claim on my first VAT return?
Posted by Karen Jones on August 11, 2025

With the right advice, you could get a significant refund on your first VAT return – we explain how the rules can work in your favour.

Allowable expenses for employees – could you claim back tax?
Allowable expenses for employees – could you claim back tax?
Posted by Karen Jones on August 6, 2025

If you are employed, you may be able claim tax relief on a range of allowable expenses for employees – without having to fill in a tax return

Don’t pay Capital Gains Tax……!
Don’t pay Capital Gains Tax……!
Posted by Karen Jones on July 30, 2025

If you sell your own possessions and make a large profit you could be liable to pay capital gains tax. Contact THP to learn how to reduce your CGT bills.

Simplified expenses for self-employed people – a quick guide
Simplified expenses for self-employed people – a quick guide
Posted by Karen Jones on July 23, 2025

What are simplified expenses for self-employed people? And are they worth claiming? We take a look at the pros and cons.

Savings tax bites as interest rates rise
Savings tax bites as interest rates rise
Posted by Karen Jones on July 21, 2025

More and more people are falling into the savings tax trap. We look at why this is happening and ways of legitimately cutting your tax bill.

How to claim Marriage Allowance – without getting ripped off
How to claim Marriage Allowance – without getting ripped off
Posted by Karen Jones on July 16, 2025

You can cut your tax bill by hundreds of pounds if you claim Marriage Allowance – but beware of third party services who want to take a cut!

CGT rate change – don’t get caught out!
CGT rate change – don’t get caught out!
Posted by Karen Jones on July 14, 2025

On 30th October 2024, government announced a CGT rate change. If you made disposals after that date, you’ll need to adjust your figures.

Small business tax planning: For sole traders
Small business tax planning: For sole traders
Posted by Karen Jones on July 7, 2025

If you’re a sole trader, then small business tax planning is important. Here are some top tips for sole traders to help navigate small business taxes and avoid any taxing, last-minute panic.

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