Lynn Bell Accounting

16/03/2026

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26/02/2026

Having just wrapped up the challenging task of filing a Self-Assessment tax return on 31st January. Now you may feel it’s time to relax and chill, but wait not so early! HMRC has introduced some major changes that can affect your business right away.

The new changes will affect how you work with self‑employed clients, landlords, and small businesses this year. Let's look at the three most significant changes, and how you can be prepared before it’s too late.
New year, new HMRC rules.

23/11/2025

28 tabs open, 5 frozen, no idea where the next email is coming from

…it’s not a personal failure — it’s the changes & extra's from the power's that be!

05/11/2025

HMRC leaves 85m calls unanswered
HMRC has failed to answer nearly 85m taxpayer calls over the past decade, according to new data from the House of Commons Library. An average of 22,700 calls went unanswered daily, with 1 in 5 calls not being picked up, including 6m last year. The Liberal Democrats warn that pensioners, who often seek phone advice, are particularly affected. Joshua Reynolds, the party's investment spokesman, said: "It's simply disgraceful to think that those people haven't been able to access the decent service they deserve from HMRC."
Daily Mail

23/10/2025

There are 100 days to go until the 31‌‌‌ ‌‌January‌‌‌ ‌‌2026‌‌‌ ‌‌deadline for filing your Self Assessment return online.

09/10/2025

Businesses turn to AI before their accountant
According to the 'Accounting in the Age of AI' report by Ravical, 64% of businesses now consult public AI chatbots like ChatGPT before their accountants. The survey of 500 senior decision-makers revealed that over half of accounting firms had to correct misleading advice from AI tools. Additionally, 39% of accountants reported clients using AI to validate their advice. Joris Van Der Gucht, CEO of Ravical, commented: "The research highlights the mounting pressure on accountants as client expectations rise." Many accountants feel stretched, with 87% citing challenges in meeting these expectations.

02/09/2025

HMRC's email auto-reply:
Thank you for your email.
We will aim to respond to your query as soon as possible. However, following industrial action, we are currently unable to provide a specific timescale. Please note that this mailbox is monitored daily.
· Employee data requests: We aim to respond within 15 working days.
· Data discrepancy reviews: If you are returning data that cannot be corrected via RTI submissions, we will review it as soon as possible and contact you in due course.
· New disputes: Please call our Employers Helpline on 0300 200 3200, available Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm. New disputes cannot be processed via this mailbox.
Please do not follow up within 60 days, as we will be unable to respond during this period.
Proud to be a Public Servant

27/08/2025

HMRC sees record complaints
HMRC is receiving more than 100 complaints a day, with the total reaching a record high of 40,009 in the last financial year. The Commons Public Affairs Committee has highlighted a significant drop in customer satisfaction, with only 66.4% of calls answered in 2023/24. Despite claims of improved performance, MPs argue that HMRC is intentionally degrading its telephone service to push users towards digital channels. Joanna Marchong from the TaxPayers' Alliance said: "Taxpayers are contributing record amounts to the public purse, yet the quality of service from HMRC is deteriorating."
The Times

20/08/2025

Why are accountants so expensive?” 🤔

I hear this a lot. Usually from people who haven’t seen the full picture of what’s behind our fees.

When you work with an accountant, you’re not just paying for a quick number crunch or a form lodged.

You’re paying for years of education, professional compliance and the kind of knowledge that can save (or make) you tens of thousands over the life of your business.