At JDH Accountants and Business Advisers, we don’t just talk about results—we deliver them. Our case studies highlight real clients who turned to us for support with everything from late filing penalties and missed VAT reclaims to costly bookkeeping errors and tax planning gaps. In each case, we provided expert advice, practical solutions, and long-term savings.
Whether you’re struggling with compliance issues, looking to reduce your tax bill, or simply want a more proactive accountant, these stories show what’s possible when you have the right team on your side.
For many growing businesses, cash flow can make or break the ability to invest in new projects. One of our clients discovered this firsthand. By leveraging our knowledge in R&D Tax, we helped them uncover significant refunds they didn’t even realise were possible. The company was planning to expand but urgently needed extra working capital. […]
When you work in the construction industry, it’s easy to assume your tax is being handled correctly. Yet many contractors unknowingly miss out on significant refunds every year. One of our clients experienced this first-hand, and his story shows just how valuable the right support can be. From the moment we reviewed his records, we […]
If you’ve ever felt that something “just isn’t adding up” in your finances, you’re not alone. One of our clients came to us feeling exactly the same way. He relied on his bookkeeper to keep things running smoothly, yet his accounts always seemed to be in chaos. Right from the start, we could see that […]
Turning a beautiful country mansion into a dream wedding venue sounds like a storybook success, and that’s exactly what one of our clients achieved. They invested heavily in refurbishments to create the perfect space for weekend celebrations. However, in the midst of all the excitement, they missed a significant VAT reclaim — over £30,000 — […]
CIS Penalties Cancelled – £10,000 Saved for Our Client When one of our clients repeatedly failed to send over his subcontractor hours each month, we warned him that CIS penalties would soon follow. However, he continued to delay. As a result, 18 months later, he opened his post to find 82 penalty notices from HMRC, […]
Case Study: How Smart Tax Planning Helped a Small Business Achieve Tax Savings Reviewing Business Structures for Maximum Tax Savings Earlier this year, in March, we carried out detailed tax planning for our clients. With the April tax changes coming into effect, it was the perfect opportunity to review business structures and ensure clients […]
Case Study: Partner Buy Out Tax Planning Saves £16,000 When it comes to business ownership changes, partner buy out tax planning can make a huge difference. One of our clients experienced this first-hand when he bought his business partner out. The transaction left him with a significant overdrawn directors’ loan balance, which carried a 32.5% […]
Case Study: Self-Employed Builder Overcomes HMRC Tax Challenge A self-employed builder came to us after experiencing difficulties with HMRC. Although he had always prepared and submitted his own VAT and Self-Assessment Tax returns, his 2015 return was flagged for review. In January 2017, HMRC questioned his claims for depreciation and bad debt relief, which created […]
What Happens If You Don’t Tell HMRC You’re No Longer Self-Employed Many people think once they stop trading, their tax obligations end automatically. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. If you’ve ever been self-employed, it’s crucial to inform HMRC when you stop. Otherwise, HMRC assumes you’re still trading, and the tax system continues in the background […]
⚠️ Case Study: Pension Advice and Support Could Have Saved £27,000 Tax Bill This case shows just how costly it can be to act without proper pension advice and support. One of our clients wanted to cash in his pension and pay off his mortgage. Instead of speaking to us first, he found a number […]