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MTD for Income Tax: A Simple Guide for Small Business Owners
From April 2026, sole traders and small business owners with gross income over £50,000 must move to quarterly digital reporting under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. This guide explains what changes, what deadlines apply, and the five steps to get your business MTD-ready before April.
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Payroll & HR Changes 2026
From April 2026, employers face the most significant overhaul to Statutory Sick Pay since 1985, alongside new National Minimum Wage rates and updated statutory pay across the board. Walter Dawson & Son’s payroll team breaks down exactly what’s changing, who’s affected, and what you need to do before 6 April to stay compliant.
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End of Tax Year To Do List
With 5 April 2026 fast approaching, now is the time to review your finances. From ISAs and pensions to capital gains and gifting, our checklist highlights the key allowances you should be making the most of before the tax year closes.
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Landlords: MTD for Income Tax Is Changing How You Report Your Rental Income
From April 2026, landlords with gross rental income over £50,000 must submit quarterly digital updates to HMRC under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. Find out what changes, whether it applies to you, and what you need to do before the deadline.
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MTD Is Here: What Every Freelancer and Sole Trader Needs to Know Before April 2026
HMRC’s biggest shake-up to self-assessment in a generation is almost here. From April 2026, sole traders and landlords earning over £50,000 must ditch the annual tax return and switch to quarterly digital reporting. Here’s everything you need to know — and what to do right now.
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A Quiet Step Forward: Celebrating Kieran Holmes
At WDS, the Quarterly Recognition Award exists for one simple reason — to make sure the people who quietly make everything work don’t go unnoticed. This quarter, that person is […]
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Breaking the Mould: Equal Rights, Equal Action — Meet Julie, Our First Female MD
This International Women’s Day, we’re marking a milestone 140 years in the making. We’re proud to celebrate Julie, our first ever female Managing Director — a historic moment that reflects our commitment to equal opportunity and a culture where everyone can lead.
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WDS Celebrates Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employer Award—Two Years in a Row
For the second consecutive year, WDS has been recognised as one of the Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers in the UK, proudly placing 31st on the 2025 list. Today, our […]
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Spotlight on Josh Shackleton: A New Chapter as Assistant Tax Advisor
At WDS, we take pride in fostering the growth of our team members, and we are thrilled to spotlight Josh Shackleton on his recent appointment as Assistant Tax Advisor. Josh […]
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WDS Welcomes Tim Bennet as Senior Audit Manager
WDS are excited to announce the appointment of Tim Bennet as our new Senior Audit Manager. Tim brings over a decade of extensive experience in the audit field, having worked with […]
