Read, Milburn & Co.

Read, Milburn & Co. Chartered Accountants in North Shields, Tyne and Wear Read, Milburn & Co is one of North Tyneside's leading independent accountancy firms.

Established in 1905 our practice brings a consistent and broad experience to the client base. We are recognised as “The Coastal Accountants” and whilst our office is in North Shields, we have clients from a much wider area. Our services are provided to many types of businesses including start-ups and small companies through to much larger well-established enterprises and charities.

The chancellor Rachel Reeves announced as part of the Autumn Budget measures that the Income Tax thresholds will be main...
02/12/2025

The chancellor Rachel Reeves announced as part of the Autumn Budget measures that the Income Tax thresholds will be maintained at their current levels for a further three years until April 2031. This will see the personal tax allowance frozen at £12,570 through to April 2031 across the UK. In addition, the higher rate threshold will remain at £50,270 (there are differences in Scotland). National Insurance thresholds will also remain frozen until 2031.

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Claiming Child Benefit can provide an important benefit by granting National Insurance credits.
28/11/2025

Claiming Child Benefit can provide an important benefit by granting National Insurance credits.

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While there are many state benefits available, it is not always clear which of these are taxable and which are tax-free....
27/11/2025

While there are many state benefits available, it is not always clear which of these are taxable and which are tax-free.

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A demerger involves splitting the trading activities of a single company or group into two or more independent entities....
26/11/2025

A demerger involves splitting the trading activities of a single company or group into two or more independent entities. This can be facilitated by distributing the assets of a holding company to its shareholders.

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If you earn fees or sell goods as a side hustle, you may need to pay tax on your profits.
25/11/2025

If you earn fees or sell goods as a side hustle, you may need to pay tax on your profits.

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If you use your own money to buy items for work, you may be eligible to claim tax relief as long as the items are essent...
24/11/2025

If you use your own money to buy items for work, you may be eligible to claim tax relief as long as the items are essential for your job and are used solely for work purposes.

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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) will become mandatory in phases from April 2026. If you are self-employed...
24/11/2025

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) will become mandatory in phases from April 2026. If you are self-employed or a landlord and have over £50,000 in qualifying income you need to start preparing to submit quarterly updates, keeping digital records and cope with a new penalty system.

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If you are unable to pay your tax bill, it's important to reach out to HMRC as soon as possible.
21/11/2025

If you are unable to pay your tax bill, it's important to reach out to HMRC as soon as possible.

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The free HMRC tax app now provides quick access to tax codes, income history, self-assessment details, National Insuranc...
20/11/2025

The free HMRC tax app now provides quick access to tax codes, income history, self-assessment details, National Insurance records and even payment options, all from your phone.

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HMRC offers a helpful online tool that allows agents and taxpayers to check when they can expect a response to a query o...
19/11/2025

HMRC offers a helpful online tool that allows agents and taxpayers to check when they can expect a response to a query or request that they have made. The online tool is updated weekly with the latest information.

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Address

71 Howard Street
North Shields
NE301AF

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 1pm

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