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DS Burge & Co

Accountancy Practice based Surbiton and East Molesey providing a comprehensive range of services to clients in Surrey and London

Based in East Molesey and Surbiton, DS Burge & Co provides a comprehensive range of accountancy services covering all aspects of personal and corporate taxation. We provide our clients in London and the South East with a friendly, flexible and professional service tailored to their individual needs.

- Are you looking for a new accountant?
- Are you starting a new business?
- Do you need assistance with your personal tax affairs? Established in 1980, we have gained a wealth of experience in all aspects of accounting and taxation for our wide range of clients:

- Individuals
- Small to medium sized businesses:
- Limited companies
- Partnerships
- Sole traders

Do not hesitate to contact us for a free discussion about all the services we can offer you.

23/10/2026

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is being introduced in stages based on qualifying income. The thresholds are based gross income, including self-employment and property income before expenses, which means income from tutoring that is exempt from VAT still counts towards it.

Those within the rules must use compatible software to keep digital records, send quarterly updates to HMRC and submit their tax return digitally.

Click the link in the comments to read our full VAT on Tuition article to learn more about MTD requirements for private tutors.

21/10/2026

As a personal representative, you are responsible for Income Tax on any income the estate generates during the administration period.

Unlike individual taxpayers, the estate has no personal allowance, savings allowance or dividend allowance, meaning all income above the £500 annual exemption is taxable.

There are rules governing which expenses incurred looking after the estate can be deducted, and whether interest paid on any borrowing to cover an Inheritance Tax liability qualifies for relief.

Click the link in the comments to read our full guide on estate administration.

14/10/2026

The VAT exemption for tuition can
apply to sole traders, individual partners and LLP
members. It does not apply where tuition is supplied
through a limited company, even if the owner
personally teaches every lesson. A limited company
would need to qualify under a separate exemption
instead.

Click the link in the comments to read the full article.

12/10/2026

Dealing with someone’s estate after their death brings legal and financial responsibilities. If you are a personal representative (executor or administrator), you must establish what the person owned, pay outstanding debts and taxes, and ensure that beneficiaries receive their inheritance.

Click the link in the comments to check out our guide on estate administration that covers how it works, who is involved, and the tax obligations that can arise before assets are distributed.

05/10/2026

The VAT exemption for tuition can apply to sole traders, individual partners and LLP members. It does not apply where tuition is supplied through a limited company, even if the owner personally teaches every lesson. A limited company would need to qualify under a separate exemption instead.

Click the link in the comments to read the full article.

29/09/2026

Losing access to Tax-Free Childcare can have a significant impact on a family’s childcare costs.

Each parent must have an expected adjusted net income of £100,000 or less for the relevant tax year to qualify. Importantly, adjusted net income is not simply your salary or total income.

If you are approaching the £100,000 threshold, there may be steps you can take to reduce your adjusted net income and retain eligibility for Tax-Free Childcare. Depending on your circumstances, these may include:

Pension contributions - qualifying contributions can reduce your adjusted net income.

Gift Aid donations - the grossed-up value of qualifying charitable donations is deducted when calculating adjusted net income.

Tax planning around the £100,000 threshold requires careful consideration and, ideally, a proactive approach. If you’re approaching the threshold and would like to understand your options, get in touch with us.

23/09/2026

If you sell a property that hasn't been your only home for the whole time you've owned it, for example, a former family home that was let out for a few years before sale, you may need to pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on the gain.

This must be reported and paid to HMRC within 60 days of completion.

Private Residence Relief may reduce what's owed for the time it was your home, but any period it was let out could leave part of the gain taxable.

The 60-day window moves quickly, and working out the relief due, allowable costs and the correct tax-year allowance isn't always straightforward.

We can help you work out what's due and make sure it's reported on time, just get in touch.

15/09/2026

Always great to see a client doing so well - and even better when they drop off some goodies! 🍓

Thank you to Wildly Tasty Family & Kids Meals for the treats - can't wait to try the new range! 😋

15/09/2026

Diplomats based in the UK, or UK diplomats posted abroad, have a unique tax position thanks to international law.

The Vienna Convention (1961) gives qualifying diplomats a broad (but not total) tax exemption in the country where they're posted. Depending on the receiving country, diplomats may still be liable for taxes included within the price of goods, privately owned property taxes, and Inheritance Tax, to name some examples.

Your tax liability depends on your role, nationality, and residence, which is why tax planning should start ideally before a posting starts.

Click the link in the comments to read our article that covers the nuances of tax liabilities for UK diplomats posted abroad, and diplomats posted to the UK.

11/09/2026

The first Making Tax Digital for Income Tax quarterly submissions have been made. Over 436,000 sole traders and landlords successfully submitted their first quarterly update, with HMRC now signing up those who qualify, who have not yet signed up.

HMRC have announced that no penalty points will be issued for late MTD quarterly updates during the 2026/27 tax year. Penalties still apply for late tax returns and late payments.

Looking ahead, the Q3 MTD update deadline falls on 7 February 2027, just a week after the tax return deadline. With points-based penalties coming into force from 6 April 2027, now is a good time to get organised.

Sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000 in 2024/25 are required to use MTD in 2026/27. If you have not yet signed up and you qualify for MTD, HMRC have now signed you up. Sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £30,000 in 2025/26 are required to start using MTD for the 2027/28 tax year.

If you are unsure whether Making Tax Digital applies to you, or you would like support getting ahead of upcoming quarterly update and tax return deadlines, click the link in the comments to get in touch with our team today.

Address

23 Chiltern Drive
Surbiton
KT58LP

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 8pm

Website

https://www.dsburge.co.uk/

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