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One Million Miss the Tax Return Filing Deadline

9th Feb 2026 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

HMRC has estimated that around a million people missed the 31 January 2026 Self Assessment tax return filing deadline.

Reminder: 60-Day CGT Reporting Requirement for UK Residential Rental Property Sales

5th Feb 2026 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

If you sell a UK residential rental property, there are specific Capital Gains Tax (CGT) reporting obligations that apply in addition to your annual self-assessment tax return.

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.

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

CMA Proposes New Rules to Give Businesses More Control Over Google Search

11th Feb 2026 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced a set of proposed measures aimed at increasing fairness, transparency and choice for businesses and consumers using Google’s search services in the UK.

Salary Sacrifice: Tax Efficient Options for Employers and Employees

10th Feb 2026 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

With costs rising, many employers and employees are looking for practical ways to reduce outgoings without cutting benefits. Salary sacrifice can be an excellent tool to do this, but many businesses overlook it.

Business Rates Relief for Pubs and Live Music Venues

4th Feb 2026 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

It has been announced that eligible pubs and live music venues in England will receive a 15% discount on their business rates bills in 2026/27. Rates bills will then be frozen in real terms for a further two years.

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.

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

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