Graded Slabs & Holos01
What a slab is
PSA, BGS, CGC. We know a graded 10 is a completely different financial asset to a raw card, with separate valuation, market demand and liquidity.
UK tax advisors for the TCG world
ACCOUNTING&TAXFORCOLLECTORS&TRADERS.
Pokémon, One Piece, sports cards, slabs and sealed. We speak your language and handle the complicated HMRC stuff.
- Stock valuationTracked
- Self AssessmentFiled
- HMRC statusCompliant
Pokémon TCGSpecialist
PSA & BGS 10 SlabsGraded
One Piece Card GameSpecialist
Sealed Booster Boxes & CasesInventory
Card Shows & Convention DealsCash & Trades
Grading Submissions (PSA/CGC/Ace)Tax Deductible
Sports Cards & High-End GrailsAsset Protection
Collection Buyouts & Flip DealsStock Valuation
Tax Returns / Self AssessmentFrom £500
HMRC Platform Reporting (eBay & Vinted)DAC7 Compliant
VAT Margin Scheme for CardsSave 20%
Allowable Expense MaximisationGrading & Travel
Limited Company IncorporationStructure
HMRC Nudge Letter RepresentationUrgent Help
Pay Fees in Graded Cards & SlabsTrade-In Option
Year-Round Expert Accountant SupportDirect Line
Why CollectTax
Normal accountants don't get our industry.
You shouldn't have to explain any of this. We already live and breathe the collectibles and TCG ecosystem.
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Sealed Product & Boxes02
Why sealed holds value
Booster boxes and ETBs held as stock, valued properly at year end without triggering unfair phantom profit tax.
Expos & Trade Nights03
Card shows & cash deals
Show weekends, vendor tables, trades and cash settlements at London Card Show & expos recorded accurately.
Grading Inspection & Costs04
Grading submissions
PSA, BGS and Ace grading fees, insured courier charges and turnaround batches claimed as legitimate business deductions.
Portfolio & Price Volatility05
Market trends & charts
Spikes, dips and reprints. We understand why your card portfolio fluctuates and how to reflect it on your tax return.
Active Card Inventory06
Why stock moves constantly
Pulls, flips, multi-card trade swaps and breaker boxes. Dynamic inventory that never sits still in an ordinary warehouse.
TCG Born & Bred
We are part of the TCG community.
- We understand your world because we are in it.
- We speak your language. Not accountant jargon.
- Real guidance built around your business.
- Your business. Your privacy. Handled professionally.
This isn't
just cardboard
High value
TCG assets
Deserve
proper records
Proof of purchase
& tax reports
When a card is worth more than your first car payment
You collect.
We handle the tax.
HMRC might stop seeing it as ‘just cardboard’. Valuations, receipts and reports keep you covered.
HMRC is cracking down on online sellers
Ifyoubuyandsellcards,slabsorsealedproductsforprofit,evenasasidehustle,HMRCmayalreadyclassyouastrading.Itisnotiftheyfindout.Itiswhen.
Sold £10k this year? HMRC can see more than you think.
Don't wait for that letter to find out.
Platforms share data
HMRC works with third parties and has access to data from:
- eBay
- Vinted
- PayPal
- Whatnot & marketplaces
- Banks & payment providers
Digital trail. Real consequences. Don't risk it.
30+
sales a year
Platforms report seller income to HMRC past 30 sales or about £1,700 a year.
£1,000
trading allowance
Go over it from trading and you will usually need to file Self Assessment.
£90k
VAT threshold
Turnover above this means VAT registration becomes compulsory.
Based on current UK rules, which may change. Speak to us for advice specific to you.
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Tax Returns / Self Assessment
Sole trader returns prepared specifically for card flippers and collectors. True acquisition costs, grading submissions, and stock movements accounted for without paying tax on phantom profits.
- Marketplace gross sales reconciliation
- PSA/BGS grading fee deductions
- Trading allowance vs actual expenses
- Self Assessment
- eBay & Vinted Payouts
- HMRC Deadlines
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Limited Company Accounts
Year-end statutory accounts, Companies House filings, and Corporation Tax planning for card shops, breaker channels, and high-volume dealers trading under a limited company structure.
- Company registration & setup
- High-value inventory valuation
- Tax-efficient profit extraction
- Year-end Accounts
- Corporation Tax
- Director Dividends
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TCG Bookkeeping & Slabs
Clean digital bookkeeping of every pack pull, flip, card show cash transaction, and platform payout. No more lost paper receipts or messy end-of-year spreadsheets.
- Card show table & cash deal logs
- Courier & packaging expenses
- Monthly profit margin visibility
- Show Cash Deals
- Whatnot Streams
- Live Stock Records
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VAT & Margin Scheme
Crucial VAT planning for collectibles. We implement the HMRC Margin Scheme so you only pay VAT on your gross profit margin instead of 20% on the entire sale price of vintage cards.
- Margin scheme calculation
- Rolling £90k turnover tracking
- Quarterly MTD VAT submission
- Margin Scheme
- £90,000 Threshold
- MTD Returns
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Expenses & Tax Deductions
Make sure every legitimate expense is claimed: PSA/BGS/Ace grading fees, insured couriers, vendor tables, travel mileage to card expos, packaging materials, and storage costs.
- 45p/mile travel to shows & buys
- Card savers, top loaders & bubble wrap
- Home office & storage deductions
- Grading Submissions
- Show Mileage
- Packaging & Safes
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Business Structure & Growth
Should you stay as a Sole Trader or incorporate as a Limited Company? We provide clear advice as your card collecting evolves into a serious commercial venture.
- Liability ringfencing for high-value stock
- Scale without surprise tax bills
- Commercial banking guidance
- Sole Trader vs Ltd
- Asset Ringfencing
- Growth Strategy
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HMRC Letters & Compliance
Received an HMRC nudge letter regarding online marketplace sales? We act as your official HMRC tax agents, reply directly to inspectors, reconstruct your accounts, and resolve enquiries.
- Direct formal liaison with HMRC
- Unprompted disclosure handling
- Penalties wiped or mitigated
- Nudge Letters
- Full Representation
- Penalty Mitigation
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How it works
Step-by-step peace of mind.
No stress. No guessing. Just clarity.
- 1
We review your situation
A free chat about what you buy, sell and hold, and where you stand with HMRC.
- 2
We handle the complex stuff
Records, stock, expenses, returns and filings. Done by people who know the hobby.
- 3
You stay compliant and protected
Everything submitted correctly and on time, with support if HMRC ever gets in touch.
- 4
You focus on growing your business
Spend your time on pulls, shows and deals, not spreadsheets and deadlines.
Flat Transparent Pricing
Support packages that cover it all.
All-Inclusive Base
Packages start from
£500/ tax year
Transparent flat fee • Zero hidden accountant hours
Or Settle In
- PSA / BGS SlabsGraded
- Sealed ProductBoxes
- Trading CardsSingles
- CollectiblesGrails
We understand real market liquid value behind what you collect.
Every Package Includes
Tailored exclusively for the UK TCG & collectibles industry
- Full Self Assessment tax position review
- eBay, Vinted & Whatnot gross sales vs actual profit
- PSA / BGS grading fees & legitimate deductions
- Show weekend cash deals & trade-in logs
- Sole trader & Limited company structure advice
- HMRC nudge letter guidance & compliance shield
- Inventory & stock valuation at year end
- Direct year-round specialist support
Speak to a Specialist
Not sure if you need to pay tax on your collection?
Work with advisors who actually understand Pokémon, One Piece, slabs, and card shows. Tell us a little about your selling activity and we will get back to you within 24 hours.
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