Tax Planning in County Durham
Effective tax planning can make a significant difference in your financial well-being. Whether you’re an individual or business owner, minimising your tax liabilities while staying compliant requires expert advice. At The Tax Faculty, we provide personalised tax strategies that help you protect and grow your wealth.
We’re more than just accountants. Our reputation is built on delivering high-quality, award-winning, proactive tax advice tailored to the unique goals of every client. With over 100+ 5-star reviews, clients across Durham trust us to optimise their tax positions and provide peace of mind.
Tailored Tax Planning for Your Financial Success






















At The Tax Faculty, we provide a comprehensive range of tax planning services, tailored to your needs and goals.
Our services include:
Income Tax Planning: Ensuring you make the most of personal allowances, pension contributions, and other tax-efficient strategies.
Capital Gains Tax Planning: Structuring asset sales to reduce or defer CGT liabilities.
Inheritance Tax (IHT) Planning: Protecting your estate through trusts, lifetime gifts, and other IHT mitigation strategies.
Business Tax Efficiency: Advising on optimal business structures, director remuneration, and R&D tax credits to reduce corporate tax liabilities.
Family Wealth Planning: Coordinating tax strategies across generations to ensure your family’s financial security.
We tailor every plan to your specific situation, helping you stay ahead of changing tax laws and seize new opportunities.
Comprehensive Tax Planning Service in Durham
The Tax Faculty LLP Durham
Why Choose Us?
The Tax Faculty LLP
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Specialist, Proactive
In-House Tax Team
Free Consultations & Calls
Fixed Fees
Aftercare Included
We prefer to get to know you and your circumstances during a free consultation so that we can identify how best to assist you.




Over £225 for 30 minutes on the telephone
You will have a dedicated Tax Faculty LLP Tax Specialist to assist you with everything that you need. No bots, no online forms. We prefer the human touch.




Reviews say that they were unhappy that they were sent to an external person who simply told them to fill in an online form with figures


We aren't just accountants - we're Tax Professionals with years of experience working for HMRC and working for clients like you. We provide advice to reduce tax bills and solve complex problems.


Service is limited to filing tax returns unless you pay more fees for additional consultations which work out at over £450 per hour.


Once we've identified how best to assist you, we provide a fixed fee quote to carry our the work on your behalf. You will be safe in the knowledge that you will never pay more than this fixed fee.
If more time or advice is needed, you pay more. This leads to unexpected and high fees being paid.




Each of our clients are provided with HMRC Fee Protection Insurance, meaning that if HMRC ask any questions, we respond on your behalf - with no added fees being charged to you.


If HMRC ask questions in relation to your tax affairs - guess what? That's right, you pay an added hourly fee for any replies to be written.
Tax Advice
Professional, Award-Winning Tax Advisors and Accountants in Durham
We understand that your business is unique. That’s why we don’t offer cookie-cutter solutions. Our approach is centred around high-quality, proactive tax advice—we work closely with you to identify opportunities for tax savings, helping you plan for growth and long-term success.
What sets us apart:
Award-Winning Service – Recognised for excellence in client service and accounting expertise.
100+ 5-Star Reviews – Proven success stories from businesses just like yours.
Tailored Advice – We understand your business goals and tailor our services to match.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How often should I review my tax plan?
Tax planning should be reviewed regularly—at least annually—to ensure you’re taking advantage of new tax rules, allowances, and reliefs. We provide ongoing support to keep your plan up to date.
Q2: Can you help with both personal and business tax planning?
Yes! We offer tailored advice for both individuals and businesses, ensuring your entire financial situation is optimised for tax efficiency.
Q3: How can tax planning reduce my inheritance tax liability?
Through strategies like lifetime gifting, trusts, and the use of allowances, we can help protect your estate and minimise the tax burden on your beneficiaries.


Tax Troubles? We're here to help
We can solve your tax problems, with ex-senior expert HMRC inspectors here to help to take the stress away from your tax worries.
We do everything for you, including filing returns and giving advice that may help to reduce the amount of tax that you owe.
Our guarantee to you - You will pay the lowest amount of tax possible, while complying with the law.
Contact us free on 0800 0016 878, email info@thetaxfaculty.co.uk or fill in our handy form and on of our experts will get back to you as soon as possible.
Capital Gains Tax Expertise: The Tax Faculty LLP Managing Partner Charles Tateson Named UK Capital Gains Tax Advisor of the Year
The Finance Monthly Taxation Awards recognises the achievements of tax professionals from around the globe.
Winning such an award is no small feat. It is a reflection of hard work, extensive knowledge, and an ability to navigate the intricacies of the UK tax system.
Read more about Charles and the award here.
How We Work
Step One
We start with a completely free and confidential consultation. This can take place by way of a meeting (over the telephone, video meeting or in person) or by way of email. We get to know you, your circumstances and your requirements.
Step Two
We analyse your situation and your needs in order to identify how best we can assist you. This might involve filing tax returns on your behalf with HMRC, providing advice on reducing your tax liability now and in the future, or a combination of such work.
Step Three
Should you wish to engage us, we would provide you with a fixed fee quote for the work required to solve all of your tax worries. We then complete our work with the highest levels of professionalism, keeping you updated at every stage and taking the stress away.
Contact Us
Contact us today on freephone 0800 0016 878 for a free consultation on all tax and accounting issues, or fill out the handy form below and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Alternatively, you can email us at info@thetaxfaculty.co.uk or complete the handy form below.
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