For graphic designers
Tax help for graphic designers.
You make other people's brands look good. We'll look after your tax return, so you can keep designing.
Sound familiar?
Clients who pay in different ways
Some pay up front, some pay monthly and some pay late.
Software and kit
Design apps, fonts, a good screen and a fast computer. What can you claim?
Tax time sneaks up
You're deep in a project, and then the deadline is close.
No two studios run the same way.
Some designers work alone from a spare room. Others share a studio, bring in other freelancers for bigger projects, or keep a few long-term clients on retainer. Each set-up brings its own mix of costs, invoices and quieter spells.
Tell us how your work comes in and how you'd like it to grow. It might be more of the same, or something new. With that picture, our advice fits your business as it really runs.
What we do for you
We take care of it all.
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Your tax return, done and filed
Every project and retainer added up, so you know what you owe well before the deadline.
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Your expenses, sorted
Your design apps, fonts, stock images, computer and a share of home costs if you work from home.
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Your books on Xero
Invoices sent and payments matched, so you can see who still owes you.
One useful answer
Can I claim my design software?
Yes, if you use it for your work. Design apps, fonts and stock images are usually business costs. We'll add them up and keep a record, so you're covered if HMRC ever asks.
More answers for graphic designersIt's a real pleasure to work with Effective Accounting, they are very responsive, very affordable and a true pleasure to work with them.
Quick questions
Can I claim a new computer?
If you use it for work, you can usually claim it. If you also use it for personal things, you claim the work part. We'll work it out with you.
Do I need to register as self-employed?
If you take on design work outside of a job, you may need to. We'll check and sort it for you.
Should I be a sole trader or a limited company?
It depends on how much you earn and your plans. Our free report compares the two for you.
Hand over your tax return this year.
Tell us a bit about your work and we'll take it from there.