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
Most Self Assessment Tax Returns are handled by Accountants for good reason
Posted by Karen Jones on October 27, 2025Innocent errors on a tax return can be a red flag for HMRC and may well draw unwanted attention to the taxpayer. Engaging an accountant can help.
VAT error correction explained
Posted by Karen Jones on October 13, 2025If you think you’ve made a mistake on your VAT return, you need to use the right method of VAT error correction. We show you how.
Private Residence Relief for CGT – how does it work?
Posted by Karen Jones on October 8, 2025If you sell your main home, Private Residence Relief (PRR) means you normally don’t pay Capital Gains Tax. But there are exceptions!
Is my mobile phone tax deductible?
Posted by Karen Jones on September 29, 2025Is your mobile phone tax deductible? It depends on whether you’re a sole trader, partner or limited company. We explain the rules.
VAT on business gifts explained
Posted by Karen Jones on September 22, 2025If you give gifts to staff, customers or clients, you need to be aware of the rules relating to VAT on business gifts. We take a closer look.
Could you claim back Stamp Duty? We show you how
Posted by Karen Jones on September 10, 2025If you’ve bought an additional home, you may be able to claim back Stamp Duty in certain circumstances. We explain how it works.
Self Assessment tax return – are you required to complete one?
Posted by Karen Jones on August 27, 2025Do 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?
Posted by Karen Jones on August 15, 2025When 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?
Posted by Karen Jones on August 11, 2025With 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?
Posted by Karen Jones on August 6, 2025If 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
