You don't even need an accountant if you're able to read and use a calculator. Read the HMRC site to find out what expenses you can claim for, and use a calculator to add all yours up. Tax returns want your turnover, your expenses and your profit. If you ONLY have an income from one type of self-employment, it's very simple.

And now that I've typed that, I realise I need to do my 14/15 accounts soon...

I've been using a limited company to declare my earnings for the past few years, however, as I am considering changing accountants I spoke to a potential one this morning who now tells me this is not allowed? Anyone have any information on this as the last thing I want is probs with C.House.

Sorry if I was not clear, my question here is not an accounting one because in my case a Limited company does make more sense. Its what I found out about Companys House. But anyway, I mailed them this morning and asked the question.

I read a comment here about dodging the tax man with a Limited Company (relating to dividends). I'm sorry if I seem a bit backward but how on earth was that conclusion reached? Further, its not exactly intelligent to put all your different activities as a sole trader for VAT purposes. So I guess paying double acounting fee's does somehow pay off according to your personal situation.

Once again, a Company's House question ONLY - From this I am guessing that it does pay to have an accountant and I think some of you would benefit from it.