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About Karen Jones

Having worked for one of the world’s largest accountancy firms, Karen Jones uses her tax knowledge and skills to help clients obtain substantial reductions to their tax liabilities.

With an expanding portfolio of tax clients, Karen enjoys the variety her work brings her and particularly likes working with new businesses and people. With a growing number of tax clients, she frequently faces a variety of challenges and relishes the experience she gains as she solves them.

Karen likes the THP ethos: “I like the way the team has a professional, but friendly and down-to-earth approach – it creates a productive atmosphere that benefits everyone.”

Karen’s specialist skills:

  • Personal Taxation
  • Tax Efficient Planning
  • Trust Administration

Posts by Karen Jones

Not claiming Child Benefit? You could be damaging your state pension
Not claiming Child Benefit? You could be damaging your state pension
Posted by Karen Jones on June 16, 2026

If you are in the High Income Child Benefit Charge bracket, not claiming child benefit can be a costly mistake as you maybe putting your state pension at risk.

EMI share options: a tax-efficient way to reward key employees
EMI share options: a tax-efficient way to reward key employees
Posted by Karen Jones on June 11, 2026

EMI share options let growing companies reward and retain key employees with tax-efficient incentives. We look at how they work.

Tax refund scams are on the rise. Here’s how to avoid them…
Tax refund scams are on the rise. Here’s how to avoid them…
Posted by Karen Jones on June 3, 2026

Tax refund scams are on the rise… don’t get caught out, here we look at how to stop and avoid them…

Do you pay tax on tips? A brief guide
Do you pay tax on tips? A brief guide
Posted by Karen Jones on June 2, 2026

“Do you pay tax on tips?” It may be a simple question, but the answer is surprisingly complex. In this article we take a closer look.

HMRC enforcing Business Asset Disposal Relief limit
HMRC enforcing Business Asset Disposal Relief limit
Posted by Karen Jones on May 20, 2026

HMRC is telling people who have claimed more than the £1m Business Asset Disposal Relief lifetime limit to amend their tax returns.

IFS report on UK tax record
IFS report on UK tax record
Posted by Karen Jones on May 16, 2026

A while back now, The Institute for Fiscal Studies released a report on the UK’s tax record since 2010. We look at the key points and what they mean.

MTD quarterly reporting: advice for sole traders & landlords
MTD quarterly reporting: advice for sole traders & landlords
Posted by Karen Jones on May 14, 2026

MTD quarterly reporting does not mean four full tax returns a year. Here is what sole traders and landlords need to know.

Reduce payment on account: can you lower your 31st July tax bill?
Reduce payment on account: can you lower your 31st July tax bill?
Posted by Karen Jones on April 30, 2026

Can you reduce payment on account before the 31st July Self–Assessment deadline? Find out when HMRC allows reductions and how to apply.

Millions to become higher rate taxpayers – will you be one?
Millions to become higher rate taxpayers – will you be one?
Posted by Karen Jones on April 16, 2026

Millions of people are set to become higher rate taxpayers, thanks to a frozen personal allowance and wage increases. But can you avoid it?

Tax Changes 2026: key updates for individuals and families
Tax Changes 2026: key updates for individuals and families
Posted by Karen Jones on April 13, 2026

Tax changes 2026 bring higher dividend tax, updated allowances and major IHT relief reforms. Find out what the new tax year means for you.

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