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Dean Shepherd

Dean Shepherd

A Chartered Tax Adviser and accountant, Dean has been in the accounting profession for over 25 years. Working both in accounting practice and with the UK’s leading tax software providers. Now back to doing what he loves - helping creative professionals take control of their finances, understand their numbers and pay the right amount of tax.

Recent Articles

How Do I Choose the Right Accountant for My Creative Business?

Choosing an accountant might not be as exciting as landing a new client, publishing your latest reel or launching your...

Tame the Paper Chaos: How Receipt Capture Apps Can Save You Hours Each Month

If you run a creative business, chances are your desk (or inbox) is a swirl of receipts, invoices and payment...

What on Earth is a Director’s Loan Account? (And Why Should You Care?)

If you’re running your creative business as a limited company you’ve probably heard your accountant mention something...

Can You Claim Tax Relief on Air-Conditioning for Your Business?

If you’ve ever spent a sweltering summer afternoon trying to edit video, design visuals or pitch to a client while...

Claiming Tax Relief on Your Car as a Creative Business Owner

If you run a creative business, whether that’s a design studio, film production outfit or content creation empire, you...

How to Put Your Home Running Costs Through the Business

As a creative business owner, you're probably spending at least part of your working life at home. Whether it's editing...

VAT for UK Content Creators (Including the 2025 EU Livestream Rule Change)

If you're a content creator based in the UK - whether you’re streaming, posting on YouTube, running a Patreon or...

HMRC-approved Tax Schemes for Creative Companies

As a founder in the creative industries, whether you're making films, designing video games, producing animations, or...

Understanding HMRC's Self-Employment Rules for Film and TV Freelancers

Working as a freelancer in the UK film and television industry can be incredibly rewarding but navigating the complex...

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: Your Complete Guide for Creative Freelancers

What Is Making Tax Digital for Income Tax? Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD IT) represents a fundamental shift in...

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