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HMRC phone lines closed on self assessment deadline day

23rd Jan 2026 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

HMRC phone lines will close at 6pm on Friday 30 January, as per normal working hours, with no accommodation for the Saturday filing deadline.

New to Self Assessment Tax? Here’s an Explainer

22nd Jan 2026 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

If you are new to being self-employed or being a landlord, Self Assessment can feel like one of those jobs you know you should understand better, but never quite get around to.

Taxpayers warned to take extra care reporting CGT ahead of Tax Return deadline

12th Jan 2026 | Posted by: Brearley & Co Team

A mid-year increase in the rate of capital gains tax in 2024 means HMRC’s online self assessment software cannot make calculations automatically

5.65 million still to file as the Self Assessment deadline looms

5th Jan 2026 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

Thousands of people got a head start on their 2026 resolutions by filing their Self Assessment tax return over the New Year.

Self Assessment Deadline Approaching - Are You Ready?

10th Dec 2025 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

The deadline for filing your 2024/25 Self Assessment tax return is fast approaching. You must submit your return and pay any tax due by 31 January 2026 to avoid penalties and interest.

Tax for self-employed persons

7th Nov 2025 | Posted by: Brearley & Co Team

This guide from Brearley & Co's experts includes everything you need to know about tax for self-employed persons, from due dates and expenses to National Insurance and UTRs.

HMRC News

HMRC advisory fuel rates for company car users from 1 March 2025

24th Feb 2025 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

HMRC has cut advisory fuel rates for company users of petrol and diesel cars have been slightly tweaked, while electric rates are unchanged

Online sellers targeted for unpaid tax

28th Apr 2023 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

HMRC has information on thousands of online sellers who have failed to pay tax on sales over the internet

HMRC ordered to delete illegally held voice records

9th May 2019 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

HMRC has been given 28 days to delete an estimated five million taxpayer biometric ‘voice prints’ obtained from callers to its helplines, after an investigation by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Watch out for HMRC cold caller scam

3rd May 2018 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) is warning taxpayers about a scam by fraudsters who leave automated messages purporting to be HMRC and saying the person is under investigation for unpaid taxes.

HMRC pensions website advice blunder

20th Apr 2018 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

HMRC has been forced to temporarily remove an online calculator which gave incorrect information about annual pension allowances, following complaints from Royal London

Business News

VAT Flat Rate Scheme: Could It Work for You?

3rd Feb 2026 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

If you are a small VAT-registered business, how you calculate your VAT could make a real difference to your cash flow and the time you spend keeping records.

Ground Rent to Be Capped at £250

2nd Feb 2026 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

The government has announced a significant set of reforms to the leasehold system in England and Wales. These changes include ground rent being capped at £250.

Getting Ready for Making Tax Digital

27th Jan 2026 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

With just 10 weeks or so to go until the new tax year, many businesses are preparing for the changes that Making Tax Digital (MTD) will bring. From April, sole traders and landlords with an income of over £50,000 will need to submit quarterly updates to HMRC.

Self-employed workers able to apply for enhanced DBS checks

27th Jan 2026 | Posted by: Brearley & Co Team

From 21 January 2026, new legislation allows self-employed individuals and personal employees to apply for Enhanced and Enhanced with Barred List(s) DBS checks in their own right for the first time.

Nearly 500 employers fined over National Minimum Wage breaches

26th Jan 2026 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

Almost 500 UK employers have been fined a total of £10.2 million for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage (NMW), with £6 million returned to 42,000 workers.

Employment Rights Act 'will deliver £10 billion in benefits'

15th Jan 2026 | Posted by: Brearley & Co Team

The Employment Rights Act will help to deliver an estimated £10 billion boost to the UK economy, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has stated.

Brearley & Co News

Brearley & Co Expands in South Yorkshire with Cameron Alexander Acquisition

20th Aug 2024 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

Brearley & Co are excited to announce that we have made another major acquisition by merging with Cameron Alexander accountants in Barnsley.

Brearley & Co announce regional growth with the launch of two new offices

11th Sep 2023 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

We are excited to announce that Brearley & Co has widened its presence across the county by opening two new offices.

Ben Raises over £1500 for Cancer Research UK with 5K a Day Challenge

2nd Mar 2023 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

Ben Kay, based at our Dinnington office has completed an incredible 5K a day challenge to raise money for Cancer Research UK, raising over £1500 for the charity in the process.

Alexander Calder Financial and Brearley & Co Accountants announce strategic partnership.

7th Nov 2022 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

North Nottinghamshire based Financial Advisors, Alexander Calder Financial, have partnered with Yorkshire based accountancy firm, Brearley & Co, expanding their services and client base further.

Brearley & Co Accountants appoint Barber McLelland as exclusive recruitment partner

23rd Aug 2022 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

Accountancy practice recruitment specialist, Barber McLelland has been appointed as the long-term exclusive recruitment partner to South Yorkshire based accountancy and advisory firm Brearley & Co.

Brearley & Co announce new shareholders

15th Aug 2022 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

Brearley & Co Accountants are pleased to announce that Steven Millerchip ACA, Ben Wingate CTA, Andrew Cowe CTA have all become shareholders with Lee Rendle increasing his ownership stake in the Group.

Careers

Accountancy Apprenticeships, Swinton and Rotherham

25th Sep 2020 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

Are you a School/College leaver and looking to develop a career within Accountancy?

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