Hillmans has a new look, introducing TaxStore®

I’m pleased to let you know that we’ve recently updated our Hillmans.co.uk website as part of our brand refresh. Along with this new look, I’m excited to introduce TaxStore® at www.taxstore.com, our new online platform designed to sit alongside our existing Hillmans services. We’ve been using the same branding for over 10 years, so this update reflects how our services have developed and the more modern, flexible ways we can now work with our clients.

Over the coming weeks, you may also notice updates to our Hillmans branding across our emails, social media and office signage as part of this rollout. The idea behind TaxStore® As many of you know, before becoming a Chartered Accountant, I ran a village Post Office, a place where people could access a wide range of services in one convenient location. That same “one-stop shop” idea has always shaped Hillmans. As the tax system continues to move online, we’ve been thinking about how to bring that “one-stop shop” approach into a modern, digital environment to sit alongside Hillmans. That thinking led to TaxStore®, a central platform powered by the Hillmans team. What is TaxStore®? TaxStore® isn’t a replacement for Hillmans or the personal service we provide; it’s designed as a central place where you can manage your tax affairs, access services and work with us more flexibly, whether online, in person, or both. Through the platform, you will be able to:     •    Manage your services: View and purchase services through the portal     •    Approve returns quickly: Approve returns and submissions online in seconds     •    Stay connected: Message our team directly and book appointments online     •    Upload documents easily: Scan receipts and upload documents using your phone     •    Stay in control: See what’s filed, what’s due, and what needs action     •    Access client resources: Access a range of exclusive resources     •    Work flexibly: Log in online or on mobile, anytime TaxStore.com also provides access to a range of free resources and learning hubs, including our MTD Tax School, Funding Hub, Side Hustles Hub and Tax Hub. What this means for you Hillmans isn’t changing. You can continue working with us exactly as you do now, including face-to-face meetings and traditional communication. TaxStore® simply gives you additional options if you prefer to work more digitally. We understand some clients prefer digital tools, while others prefer a more traditional approach, and we will always support both. The rollout We’re initially launching the TaxStore® portal to help support clients with the new Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) requirements. After this, we’ll be rolling it out across all our services and to our full client base over the next 12 months, and we’ll contact you directly when your account is ready, along with details on how to log in and use the platform. We’ll also be adding step-by-step guides and tutorials on TaxStore.com to help you get the most from the portal. In the meantime, you can explore our new TaxStore® platform here: https://www.taxstore.com Or visit our updated Hillmans website here: https://www.hillmans.co.uk We’ve also created a short FAQ page which explains how everything works, the benefits and what this means for you: https://www.hillmans.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions We look forward to sharing more over the coming months as we continue rolling TaxStore® out to clients and developing the platform further over time. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch. Have a great weekend. Kind regards,   Steve   Steven Hillman BSc (Hons) FCA Chartered Accountant Tel: 01934 444100