Mr W, a pensioner, came to me after using his previous accountant for 3 years. He was recommended to us by a client. He receives a state pension, a small private pension and an income from part time work. His private pension was taxed, and he paid basic rate tax on his PAYE income. He was confused that he was paying around £2000 a year tax as all his income was taxed at source except his state pension. I prepared his self assessment and he had £110 tax to pay. He was even

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