BEALE’S DEAL EastEnders Ian Beale star Adam Woodyatt gets £33k windfall after battle with taxman

EASTENDERS star Adam Woodyatt is celebrating after getting a monster refund from the tax office.

And he’ll help himself to a big payday after closing down a management company he ran with his ex-wife, Beverley.

Adam Woodyatt at the TV Choice Awards 2024.

EastEnders star Adam Woodyatt is celebrating after getting a monster refund from the tax officeCredit: Getty

Adam Woodyatt as Ian Beale, looking confused in a vibrant room.

Adam plays Ian Beale in the BBC soapCredit: BBC

HMRC had told the star’s accountants that he owed £139,000 in Corporation Tax, but his number crunchers queried the figure.

And a report on the firm’s liquidation filed to Companies House this week revealed that he paid £99,518.

But accountants added: “16 February 2026, HMRC confirmed that their claim has been offset and a repayment of £30,403.38 plus interest is to be repaid.

“HMRC also confirmed that following the repayment they have no further claim and the case can be closed.”

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The balance sheet revealed that the company had more than £500,000 in cash in its coffers when liquidators were brought in.

Ian Beale legend Adam and his former wife will share a balance of £413,366.

The couple tied the knot in a private ceremony in Disney World, Florida, in April 1998. But he quit the marriage in August 2019.

The company had been set up as a talent agency to attract other actors, but Adam was the only client.

He formed the concern with Beverley masterminded his career and negotiated panto deals and his six-figure EastEnders pay packet.

But after splitting from Beverley, he pulled the plug on the firm’s website.

XL – based in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire – offered “personal management service” and the one-page website gave an email address for actor submissions.

But the TV favourite – who has also appeared in a stage version of a Peter James crime drama since leaving Albert Square–  was the only star on the books.

And he’s now being represented by a London-based firm.

The couple also ran a gin business together but have also ceased producing the booze.

Adam Woodyatt at The British Soap Awards.

Adam is one of the longest serving cast members on EastEndersCredit: Getty

Adam launched £40 a bottle Neat gin in 2017.

And the booze received rave reviews from experts and punters alike – with the star even forging a deal to supply the grog to restaurants run by food icon Marco Pierre White.

But the firm struggled to earn cash and in 2019 made their final batch.

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