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Award-Winning Bookkeeping Experts For All Your Tax Needs

Bodycot Bookkeeping provides professional bookkeeping and Self Assessment tax return services to businesses, sole traders and landlords across Leicester. We specialise in supporting service-based businesses, offering a friendly, personal approach that makes managing your finances simple and stress-free. Led by Laura Bodycot, who has over 13 years of experience in both practice and industry, we are committed to delivering reliable, accurate and tailored financial support so you can focus on running your business with confidence.

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Self-Assessment Tax Returns (SA100s)

Navigating Self Assessment can be daunting, especially when you're balancing the demands of running a business or managing rental properties. As a qualified bookkeepers, we specialise in simplifying the tax return process for sole traders and property rental owners.

What's Included?

Self-Assessment Tax Returns SA100

Efficiently prepared for sole trades and landlords, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

Property Income Reporting SA105

Detailed reporting for rental income, including allowable expenses such as repairs, insurance and agency fees.

Clear Communication & Timely Filing

we take time to explain your tax position in straightforward terms, helping you understand your obligations and entitlements. We ensure your returns are filed on-time, helping you avoid penalties and interest charges.

Understanding Your Tax Obligations

Rental Property Owners

If you earn over £1,000 from renting out property, you must declare this income on your Self Assessment tax return. This includes income from furnished holiday lettings and subletting. You can deduct allowable expenses such as maintenance costs, insurance, and professional fees to reduce your taxable profit.

Sole Traders

As a sole trader, you're required to file a Self Assessment tax return if your income exceeds £1,000. This applies to various professions, including freelancers, consultants, and small business owners. I can assist in reporting your income and allowable expenses, ensuring you pay only the tax you owe.

MTD For Income Tax For Sole Traders and Property Landlords

From 6 April 2026, MTD for Income Tax Self-Assessment (ITSA) will become mandatory for self-employed individuals and landlords with a combined gross income exceeding £50,000 in the 2024/25 tax year. We will be providing this service via Xero and QuickBooks, so if you fall into this category, do get in touch for a complimentary consult.

Digital Record Keeping. Taxpayers must use HMRC-approved software to digitally record all business income and expenses. This includes maintaining records of the amount, category, and date of each transaction. Spreadsheets will not be accepted.

Quarterly Updates. Instead of submitting an annual Self Assessment tax return, taxpayers will need to provide quarterly updates to HMRC, detailing income and expenses for each quarter. It does not require things like prepayments, accruals or depreciation.

End-of-Year Declaration. At the end of the tax year, a final declaration will be submitted, consolidating the quarterly updates and confirming the total tax liability.

We have multiple packages for MTS depending one whether you want us to simply check your figures before you submit them. We deal with the whole lot from start to finish, message us to get your tailored quote.

Bodycot Bookkeeping is Sunflower-friendly

We are proud to say we have adopted the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower to support and raise awareness of those with a non-visible disability. We believe in creating a welcoming space for everyone. If you see someone wearing the Sunflower symbol, know they may need extra time, patience, or support. Together, let's promote understanding and respect. Find out more about the Sunflower at hdsunflower.com.

Client Testimonials

Laura is a pleasure to work with, really takes the time to understand the business and the people within it. An essential cog within our business.
Sam Wiggin
Wiggin Equine
Laura is a pleasure to work with, really takes the time to understand the business and the people within it. An essential cog within our business.
Andy Winfield
Director of AXW Director
Excellent service!! Laura was very knowledgeable, quick to respond, and patient. Will definitely use her services again.
Daisy Linton
Acadia Customs
Laura is an outstanding bookkeeper. She keeps us in check and an incredibly valuable part of our business!
Scott Christian
Unchained Music Inc Ltd
Moving to Laura was one of the best things I could have done for my business. She is always happy to help and no question is too silly. She has helped us with thing that we didn't know were available to us saving us money which is brilliant. I cant recommend her enough. Your business will thank you for it.
Stuart Armson
Armson Automotive Engineering
Laura is fantastic! SO much knowledge! Her efficiency has whipped my accounts into shape and I do not know how I managed before - it has allowed me to really focus on automating parts of my business I could not before. Worth every single penny.
Hemi Tana
Bitex Homes Ltd
I contacted Laura to help me with my first tax return on a rental property. We had a teams meeting very soon after with a time that suited me. All very easy to organise. Will use Laura again next year . All paid up for this year. Can relax now. Thank you Laura.
Susan Stakemire
Absolutely fabulous service. Laura has been amazing! really patient, extremely knowledgeable and I just can't thank her enough!!
Lindsay Kin
I have been working with Laura for the past 2 months for my monthly bookkeeping and payroll and I cannot recommend her enough. As a business owner who needs a lot of support with my bookkeeping Laura has been nothing but kind and helpful throughout every step of the process. There is no one I would trust more with my business than Bodycot Bookkeeping!
Aimee Elsey
ACE Digital Limited
Helpful, organised and reliable. Laura was an absolute pleasure to work with.
Richard Copson
Treasurer of LTWRC

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