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
Savings tax bites as interest rates rise
Posted by Karen Jones on July 21, 2025More 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
Posted by Karen Jones on July 16, 2025You 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!
Small business tax planning: For sole traders
Posted by Karen Jones on July 7, 2025If 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.
Tax allowable expenses
Posted by Karen Jones on July 4, 2025Tax allowable expenses and the importance of them being “wholly and exclusive” for business purposes – we explain how it works.
Will M&S face VAT on sandwiches?
Posted by Karen Jones on July 3, 2025Marks and Spencer’s new ‘strawberries and creme’ flavoured sandwich has gone viral – causing some to examine the VAT on sandwiches rules.
The Residence Nil Rate Band – What Does It Mean For You?
Posted by Karen Jones on June 30, 2025Learn about how the residential nil-rate band (RNRB) and how it applies to inheritance tax (IHT).
Disallowable expenses: don’t try to claim these on your tax return!
Posted by Karen Jones on June 19, 2025If you are self employed, it’s important not to claim disallowable expenses in your Self-Assessment Tax Return – or you could face penalties!
What is marginal relief on Corporation Tax?
Posted by Karen Jones on June 16, 2025If you’re wondering, “What is marginal relief on Corporation Tax?” we can help. Depending on your profits, we could also help you save money.
Freelance taxes – do you employ freelancers? Don’t fall foul of the taxman
Posted by Karen Jones on June 16, 2025Freelance taxes – does your company use freelancers? Make sure you know the laws or you could receive a large fine from HMRC.
Self-assessment threshold – what you need to know
Posted by Karen Jones on June 6, 2025The self-assessment threshold for PAYE income is currently £150,000. This post tells you what you need to know about the threshold.
