LONDON, UK. October 8th, 2026: BR Accountants LTD has reached a new milestone, serving 10,000 clients while growing its workforce by 20 per cent in 2026. The East London-based accountancy firm attributes its expansion in part to increasing demand for professional tax guidance as HMRC’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) programme introduces new reporting requirements for self-employed individuals and landlords.
The company was established in 2008 and has built its business around supporting contractors, subcontractors, sole traders and property owners. As tax administration moves towards digital reporting, the firm is adapting its services to address the practical challenges facing clients.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax became mandatory in April 2026 for people earning more than £50,000 in qualifying gross income from self-employment and property. The threshold will be reduced to £30,000 in 2027, followed by a further reduction to £20,000 in 2028. These changes are expected to extend the rules to a larger proportion of the self-employed population.
According to BR Accountants LTD, more taxpayers are seeking advice on how to maintain digital records and meet the reporting obligations associated with the scheme. The firm believes this demand will continue as further income groups become subject to the requirements.
Chief Executive Ilie Batir says the changes will make access to reliable, specialist advice increasingly important for sole traders and landlords.
“Making Tax Digital represents one of the most significant administrative changes faced by sole traders in recent years. As the thresholds reduce, many more individuals will be required to adopt digital record-keeping and reporting systems, and that will inevitably create demand for guidance and support.”
The firm is preparing for a further increase in enquiries and client work over the next two years. It expects to invest in additional staffing and operational capacity to manage the expansion as MTD coverage increases.
Alongside regulatory changes, the accountancy practice is assessing the role of artificial intelligence in its industry. While automated tools can support tasks such as information extraction and routine administration, Ilie Batir stresses that professional oversight remains necessary, particularly when interpreting tax rules.
“It is helping with certain administrative tasks and data extraction, but professional judgement remains essential. One issue with AI is that it will always try to provide an answer, even where that answer may not fully reflect the latest UK regulations or a client’s specific circumstances.
“The technology has value, but it must be tested and verified. We have seen software promoted as being fully aligned with current regulations that was already out of date. It can be a useful tool, but it should not replace professional expertise.”
Across the sector, accountants are responding to the dual challenges of digital tax reporting and the growing use of AI. Both developments are particularly relevant to firms serving self-employed individuals, small businesses and landlords.
BR Accountants LTD is also working to attract clients from a broader range of sectors while maintaining its established expertise in the Construction Industry Scheme. The firm supports construction businesses operating as sole traders and limited companies, helping them fulfil their tax responsibilities, pursue lawful tax efficiencies and support their commercial ambitions.
To support this strategy, the company is increasing its investment in online communications and social media, with the aim of reaching more business owners and expanding companies.
As the MTD income thresholds continue to fall in 2027 and 2028, accountancy firms will need to respond to a changing compliance landscape. BR Accountants LTD aims to combine continued business growth with practical guidance that helps clients manage their responsibilities in an increasingly digital tax system.
