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Personal Tax

Boost for Side Hustlers as Tax-Free Allowance Set to Increase

2nd Nov 2026 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

Millions of people earning extra income from a side hustle could benefit from a significant tax break from April 2027, following the Government’s announcement that the tax-free trading allowance will rise from £1,000 to £3,000.

Personal Tax Changes Coming in April 2026

25th Feb 2026 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

With just a few weeks to go until the beginning of a new tax year, a new round of tax changes take effect from April 2026.

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.

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Business News

Electronic payment deadlines to consider

5th Nov 2026 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

HMRC are reminding businesses about two difficult payment deadlines.

Getting your CIS monthly returns correct

4th Nov 2026 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

It can be a costly error getting the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) monthly returns wrong and HMRC note that they are paying more attention to them.

Chancellor's Budget 2026: What It Means for Individuals and Businesses – Ben Wingate CTA

29th Oct 2026 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

Following yesterday's Budget announcement, Brearley & Co Tax Manager, Ben Wingate CTA, has reviewed the key announcements and prepared a concise summary of the most important changes, assessing what the Chancellor's latest measures could mean for the finances, tax planning, and future decision-making of businesses and taxpayers across the UK.

HMRC will open phone lines on MTD deadline day

27th Oct 2026 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

HMRC has confirmed it will provide phone support through the self assessment: general enquiries helpline on Saturday 7 November from 9am to 3pm for taxpayers in the £50,000 cohort who need assistance with sending their second quarterly update.

Avoiding late payments with an invoicing strategy

20th Oct 2026 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

For Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), the issue of late payments can mean the difference between survival or liquidation. The Department for Business & Trade estimates it costs the economy £11 billion annually, forcing 38 businesses to close their doors every day.

What the professional tax bodies suggest for Budget 2026

19th Oct 2026 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

The UK’s professional tax and accounting bodies have made a number of suggestions to HM Treasury for the upcoming budget.

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.

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Accountancy Apprenticeships, Swinton and Rotherham

25th Sep 2020 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

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