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
HMRC compliance check tool launched
Posted by Karen Jones on May 1, 2025April 2025 saw the online launch of a new HMRC compliance check tool. We look at what it is and how it can help you in the event of a check.
Do I have to pay UK tax if I live abroad?
Posted by Karen Jones on April 30, 2025If you live in another country or plan to do so, you may ask yourself: “Do I have to pay UK tax if I live abroad?” We help you find out.
VAT flat rate scheme explained
Posted by Karen Jones on April 28, 2025If you charge more VAT than you spend on purchases, you may benefit from joining the VAT flat rate scheme. We look at how it works.
Second home: Can I avoid paying CGT?
Posted by Karen Jones on April 7, 2025If you have a second home, can you avoid paying CGT when you sell? The answer to this one is, no. But with expert help, you may be able to lower your final CGT bill.
Something to declare? HMRC’s let property tax amnesty is still open
Posted by Karen Jones on April 2, 2025Are you a landlord? If your tax affairs aren’t in order, then there’s still time to take advantage of HMRC’s Let Property Campaign. We explain how.
Side hustle tax return threshold to rise to £3,000
Posted by Karen Jones on March 13, 2025Government has announced the side hustle tax return threshold will rise from £1,000 to £3,000. The only problem is that we don’t know when!
Changes regarding ‘Basis Period Reform’ for self-employed
Posted by Karen Jones on March 10, 2025Details regarding the recent ‘Basis Period Reform’. If your accounting year is different to the tax year, this applies to you.
How to reclaim overpaid CGT
Posted by Karen Jones on March 5, 2025Are you struggling to reclaim overpaid CGT on a property sale? If so, we explain how it can be done – and how our accountants can help you.
HMRC investigations of job perks
Posted by Karen Jones on March 3, 2025HMRC Investigations can arise from a large variety of different circumstances. It can even be triggered because of your business’ job perks…
What are the rules for IHT on gifts?
Posted by Karen Jones on February 28, 2025IHT on gifts has lots of rules and exemptions. We help you navigate the maze so you know how to make gifts with no or low Inheritance Tax.
