Protecting What Matters Most: Your Will and Lasting Powers of Attorney At Ward Williams, we understand that your Will and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are more than just documents; they are essential tools that reflect your voice, your wishes, and your legacy. By creating or updating these important legal instruments, you can ensure that both your loved ones and your busi ...

From April 2026, HMRC’s Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTDIT) will come into effect. This is a major change to the way self-employed individuals and landlords will need to report their income to HMRC. Instead of submitting a single annual Self-Assessment return, affected taxpayers will need to keep digital records and send quarterly updates to HMRC using ap ...

Are you claiming all the business expenses you're entitled to? Many owner-managed businesses miss out on valuable tax relief each year, often without realising it. In this article, our Ward Williams experts highlight the most commonly overlooked costs, signs you might be underclaiming, how far back you can go to fix it, and what to do next. Whether you’re a sole trader or run a limited company, this guide helps you stay tax-efficient, compliant, and financially smart.

Payroll is often seen as a back-office task, but mistakes, delays, or outdated processes can cause real issues for your business. In this article, we outline five telltale signs that your payroll needs a review from deadline pressures and staff queries to compliance gaps and missed insights. Whether you manage payroll in-house or outsource it to a firm like Ward Williams, this guide helps you stay accurate, up to date, and in control.