Year-end tax questionnaire for Personal, Business and Property Investment clients

GS Checklist

To cope with workflow, this year we have again adopted a similar job queuing process to last year. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, each job will be processed on a ‘first in first out’ basis. We believe this is fairest for all clients.

For us to prepare accurate accounts and income tax returns, we need accurate information from you. Please carefully complete these checklists, sign and return them to us with your records. We prefer to spend time with you checking over the information provided by you to ensure we have all we need. Please make an appointment when you are ready, and bring all the required information.

Download 2021 Checklist
Download 2022 Checklist

For 2023 forward, we now provide personalised checklists to our Gilligan Sheppard clients.
Please get in touch with your accountant for further details.

Amy Street

BAS Team Lead.
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