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I got a letter from HMRC…

Published 1 day ago • 2 min read

This issue is sponsored by:
​The 3Key​

Hey Reader,

Back in 2024, I got a letter through the post saying I owed money to HMRC and it was overdue!

I’ve always paid my tax on time, so this was a big shock.

It was around £400, so not a lot.

I emailed my accountant and paid the due balance on that same day.

Turns out my business address hadn’t been updated and I didn’t realise.

It was a small mistake, but it showed me I didn’t fully understand my numbers or exactly what I was supposed to be paying and when.

I did have a cash flow spreadsheet, but it was old and out of date.

Even though I had paid for Xero for years, I never logged in; my accountant used it, but nothing added up inside, and it didn’t make any sense to me.

I wanted to get this sorted and get a clear picture of my numbers asap.

I remember seeing this guy on LinkedIn with a sombrero hat claiming he was the accountant for creatives.

So I added him to my list of accountants to speak to.

I met Tom from The 3Key. He explained his company’s approach to tax and how he would help.

What really stuck out to me was his proactive approach.

He sends me quarterly reports via video, where he walks through Xero sharing:

  • How much money I’ve made.
  • How much profit I have.
  • How much tax I should have set aside.
  • Making sure everything is correct so that HMRC won’t be on my case.

It’s actually something I’m excited to watch each quarter because it gives me massive clarity on my business, simplifies paying taxes and reduces the time I spend on it.

With Tom and The 3Key team’s help, you’ll pay yourself in the most tax-efficient way and claim expenses your business is entitled to.

That means more money in your pocket.

If you want to make paying your tax easier and stress-free, I highly recommend The 3Key.

​Check out The 3Key.​

You can quote MOTION HATCH to get 2 months free.

Thanks again to Tom for being a great accountant and sponsoring Motion Hatch.

Thanks

Hayley

P.S. If you’re only reading the PS, get yourself a decent accountant. Chat to Tom at The 3Key. Mention Motion Hatch for 2 months free. :)

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