PRICE GUIDE · BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL · 2026–2027
Tax Advisor cost in the UK
£70–£300 per hour. Typically £150.
A tax adviser costs £70–£300 per hour in the UK, with £150 a common rate. Routine tax return work sits at the cheaper end; chartered tax advisers handling planning, HMRC enquiries, inheritance tax or business sales charge the most, usually plus VAT.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a tax advisor cost in the UK?
| Low end | £70 | routine tax return work |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £150 | what most people pay |
| High end | £300 | senior advice on planning or an HMRC dispute |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the accountants, solicitors and professional firms near you.
What moves the price
- Qualifications — Chartered Tax Advisers and senior partners charge more than general tax return preparers
- Type of tax work — planning, disputes and inheritance tax advice cost more than routine returns
- HMRC enquiries — investigations and disclosures need careful, time-consuming tax work
- Value at stake — large transactions such as a business sale justify more senior advice
- Fixed or hourly fee — a fixed quote for a defined tax job can cap the cost
- Region — tax advisers in London charge more than in most other areas
Professional services prices in the UK are up 12% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Other services n.e.c., to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical tax advisor would have cost about £135 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7FR →
WHAT YOU GET
What a tax advisor visit includes
Takes: An hour for a simple question; several weeks for planning or an HMRC enquiry. Not included: Bookkeeping, routine accounts and payroll are priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common tax advisor jobs
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How to pay less
- Ask for a fixed tax adviser fee for a clearly defined piece of work
- Prepare a summary of your income, assets and the question before the first meeting
- Use a free initial consultation to check whether specialist tax advice is needed
Before you book
- Check whether the tax adviser is a Chartered Tax Adviser or a member of a professional body
- Ask whether the adviser's quote includes VAT, as most charge it on top
- Get a letter of engagement setting out the tax work, the fee and the deadlines
- Authorise the adviser as your agent with HMRC if they will deal with HMRC for you
Tax Advisor cost: questions people ask
£70–£300 per hour, with £150 a common rate. Routine tax work costs the least; senior chartered tax advisers on planning or HMRC disputes cost the most.
A simple question can be answered in an hour. Planning for a business sale or an HMRC enquiry can take several weeks.
No. Anyone can call themselves a tax adviser, so look for qualifications such as Chartered Tax Adviser and membership of a professional body.
An accountant covers routine accounts and returns. A specialist tax adviser suits complex planning, disputes and one-off transactions.
Bookkeeping, routine accounts and payroll are separate, as are HMRC penalties and any tax you owe.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, drawn from published UK tax fee guides and practitioner rates. They show a national range rather than a quote.
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