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
Late self-assessment? Beware the tax return ‘super penalty’
Posted by Karen Jones on December 3, 2024Late self-assessment penalties can soon get expensive. But did you know HMRC has the power to impose a 200% ‘super penalty’ in some cases?
HMRC and ‘Managed Service Companies’
Posted by Karen Jones on December 3, 2024We detail HMRC’s approach regarding Managed Service Companies. It’s important that you don’t use these structures as you will face penalties.
Company car tax rates continue to rise
Posted by Karen Jones on November 25, 2024In her Autumn 2024 Budget, the chancellor announced hikes to company car tax rates. Hybrid vehicles will attract the biggest increases.
Inheritance Tax investigations net HMRC record sums
Posted by Karen Jones on November 22, 2024HMRC is opening more Inheritance Tax investigations than ever – and raking in record sums. We take a look at why this is happening – and how.
Tax refunds and investigations – a brief guide
Posted by Karen Jones on November 20, 2024In this article we take a look at tax refunds and investigations and, in particular, the time limits that apply to both.
CGT exemption reduction: should landlords sell up now?
Posted by Karen Jones on October 24, 2024CGT changes announced back in 2022 mean the tax-exempt Capital Gains Tax allowance is now shrinking. So should you sell up?
Ethical tax planning – is it worthwhile?
Posted by Karen Jones on October 9, 2024We discuss the benefits of ethical tax planning and seek to explain why this is a valuable route to take when looking to reduce tax.
High Income Child Benefit Charge – what you need to know
Posted by Karen Jones on October 1, 2024This year the High Income Child Benefit Charge will affect some basic rate taxpayers for the first time. Here’s what you need to know.
Buy to let tax – watch out for these tax traps!
Posted by Karen Jones on September 25, 2024Buy to let tax – if you are a landlord, you’ll know that changes to the tax regime are making incomes drop. Don’t fall into these traps!
Tax traps – how can I avoid them?
Posted by Karen Jones on September 13, 2024Tax traps – are you paying tax at 60% on some of your income? Here we highlight the 60% tax traps and consider ways to lessen the impact…
