We make the complex simple
At Shorthouse & Martin, accountancy practice in Basingstoke, we offer full tax, bookkeeping, payroll and accounting services... So you can focus on everything else in your business.
With our expertise and knowhow, we aim to help you save money and reduce stress... Allowing you focus on you're real priorities.
Shorthouse & Martin Independent Certified Practising Accountants.
Accountants in Basingstoke
Shorthouse & Martin is an accountancy practice with offices in Basingstoke, Hampshire. Assisting business and personal clients local to Basingstoke, Hampshire, as well as, UK nationwide. Services for small and medium businesses include accounting, bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, tax, business formation, funding, finance and business planning. Accountancy firm Shorthouse & Martin also provide personal financial services including taxation advice and inheritance tax planning.
Taxes
Taxes including income tax return preparation & submission, taxation advice & inheritance tax planning
Payroll
Outsource your payroll to Shorthouse & Martin, from sole trader to SME sector businesses
Accounting
For bookkeeping, accounting & VAT, proper planning can help you save money and reduce liabilities
Business Services
Shorthouse & Martin can assist with your business formation, funding, finance and business planning
Shorthouse & Martin News
Welcome to the Shorthouse & Martin Summer News 2025 →.
In the first six months of this Government, tax never seemed to be far from
the headlines. In recent months, tax seems to have been on the back burner, while tariffs and trade deals have dominated the news. All these things are of course
linked, as the trade deals and tariffs will impact the UK GDP figures, which will
in turn affect how much money the Government needs to raise through tax to
meet its spending and fiscal objectives. It is likely that, come the autumn, tax
will be very much back at the top of the news agenda.
Nothing stays constant in tax; in the Summer News 2025 → there are updates on two topics that we have covered in the recent past.
It’s also a good time to remind you that, when trying to research tax matters on the internet, the articles are often out of date, so please don’t rely on them for your personal tax planning!
In the Shorthouse & Martin's summary of The Spring Statement 2025 → the lead article poses the question, "A delicate balancing act?"
Shorthouse & Martin's The Spring Statement 2025 → sets out brief summaries of the main changes that are coming in each area, as well as highlighting some things that have not changed.
If you would like to discuss what it all means for you, we will be happy to help.
In the Shorthouse & Martin Making Tax Digital Guide → we will remind you of the existing Making Tax Digital for VAT rules (which now apply for all VAT-registered businesses), before explaining what lies ahead with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment.
Find out how the planned changes in Making Tax Digital (MTD) may affect you in the
Making Tax Digital Guide
→.
Financial Affairs Annual Review
We recommend you undertake an annual review of your financial affairs, in order to check that you are not paying more tax than you need to and whether the structures you set up in the past are still appropriate.
Of course, the personal circumstances of each individual must be taken into account in deciding whether any particular plan is suitable or advantageous, but these suggestions may give you some ideas. We are happy to discuss them with you in more detail.
All newsletters and content are written for the benefit of our clients. Further advice should be obtained before any action is taken.
Tax Resources and News
Tax Resources include Tax Rates 2025/26 →, Tax Rates 2024/25 →, Tax Rates 2023/24 →, and Income Tax Rates & Allowances →.
Shorthouse & Martin Newsletters → and Guides & Reviews →.
We recommend that you review your financial plans regularly. We will, of course, be happy to discuss with you any of the matters covered, and help you adapt and reassess your plans in the light of any legislative changes.
Accountancy Practice Office
In central Basingstoke, local accountants Shorthouse & Martin have settled in to prestigious new offices on Winchester Road, a couple of minutes away from the previous accountancy practice location.
Shorthouse & Martin Location
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