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Tax planning

Stop paying more tax than you have to — with a plan, not an afterthought

Proactive advice that keeps more money in your pocket — from salary vs dividends and allowances to IR35 and structuring, planned ahead rather than after the fact.

  • Fixed monthly fee
  • Xero, QuickBooks & FreeAgent certified
  • A named accountant, not a portal

What’s included

Everything, for one fixed fee

  • Profit extraction. The most efficient mix of salary, dividends and pension for you.
  • Allowances & reliefs. Making full use of the allowances most people leave on the table.
  • IR35 & structure. Status reviews and the right structure for how you actually work.
  • Forward planning. A clear plan ahead of year-end, not a post-mortem after it.
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Sound familiar?

The job that costs you when it slips

Most tax is decided long before the return is filed. By the time you’re completing it, the year is over and the chances to save have passed. A reactive accountant simply reports what happened; a proactive one helps you change it.

The result of no planning is quietly expensive: allowances unused, profit taken the wrong way, the wrong structure, and a bigger bill than the law actually requires — year after year.

  • Taking profit in the least efficient way
  • Allowances and reliefs left on the table
  • Uncertainty over your IR35 status
  • No plan for a sale, windfall or big change
  • Higher-rate traps you didn’t see coming
  • Only thinking about tax once it’s too late
What we do

Hand it over, and consider it handled

Most tax is decided long before the return is filed. The difference between a reactive accountant and a proactive one is planning — using allowances, reliefs and the right structure before the year ends, not after.

We look at your whole position, personal and business, and build a simple plan to reduce your tax legitimately: profit extraction, pensions, allowances, IR35 status, and how you are structured.

Profit extraction

The most efficient mix of salary, dividends and pension for you.

Allowances & reliefs

Making full use of the allowances most people leave on the table.

IR35 & structure

Status reviews and the right structure for how you actually work.

Forward planning

A clear plan ahead of year-end, not a post-mortem after it.

Who it’s for

Is this you?

If any of these sound familiar, this is exactly what we can take off your plate. Not sure? A quick, free call will settle it.

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  • Company directors deciding how to take profit
  • Contractors weighing up IR35 and structure
  • Higher earners losing allowances to the tax system
  • Anyone facing a big change — a sale, a windfall, or growth
Why it pays

More than a box ticked — time and money back

Keep more of what you earn

The most efficient mix of salary, dividends and pension, with every allowance and relief used — legitimately.

A plan, ahead of time

Clear, practical steps agreed before year-end — so you can act while it still makes a difference.

Confidence on IR35 & structure

Status reviews and the right structure for how you actually work, so you’re compliant and not overpaying.

Your whole position, joined up

Personal and business tax looked at together — income, dividends, property, CGT and beyond.

Transparent pricing

Know the price before we start

A fair fixed fee agreed up front — and for most clients the tax saved comfortably outweighs the cost.

  • A fixed quote, agreed before any work
  • No hourly billing, no year-end surprises
  • Cancel any time — no long tie-ins

A fixed monthly fee,
tailored to your business

Confirmed after a free, no-obligation quote.

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Why Provense

A team that does the work — and picks up the phone

Proactive by default

We look for opportunities through the year, not when the return is already due.

Personal & business together

One team that sees your whole tax picture, not just one slice of it.

Legitimate, always

Real reliefs and sensible structuring — never aggressive schemes that invite trouble.

Still deciding?

The honest answers to what you’re thinking

How much does tax planning cost?

We agree a fair fixed fee up front, and for most clients the savings comfortably exceed it. Planning is one of the few accountancy services that routinely pays for itself many times over.

Is tax planning the same as tax avoidance?

No. We use the allowances, reliefs and structures the law specifically provides — never artificial schemes. The aim is simply to make sure you don’t pay more than you’re legally required to.

Salary or dividends — what’s best for me?

For most directors a blend is most efficient, but the right mix depends on your profits, other income and goals. We model it for your exact situation.

Can you review my IR35 status?

Yes. We assess how you work against the IR35 rules and advise on status and structure so you’re confident and compliant.

How it works

Simple, from day one

  1. 01

    Review your position

    We look at your personal and business tax picture together.

  2. 02

    Build the plan

    Practical, legitimate steps to reduce tax — explained simply.

  3. 03

    Put it in place

    We implement and revisit it as your circumstances change.

FAQ

Tax planning questions, answered

Is tax planning the same as tax avoidance?
No. We use the allowances, reliefs and structures that the law specifically provides — not artificial schemes. The goal is simply to make sure you do not pay more than you have to.
Salary or dividends — what is best?
For most directors a blend is most efficient, but the right mix depends on your profits, other income and goals. We model it for your specific situation.
Can you review my IR35 status?
Yes. We assess how you work against the IR35 rules and advise on status and structure so you are confident and compliant.

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Work out the tax on your dividends in 2025/26, on top of your salary or other income.

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Ready to hand this over?

Book a free, no-obligation consultation and we’ll show you exactly how we can help — and what it would cost.