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📢 Important update for sole traders and landlords!

From 6 April 2026, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is mandatory if your annual income exceeds £50,000 — and that means quarterly digital submissions to HMRC, not just one annual tax return.

Do you know when your first quarterly update is due? Or what happens if you're both a sole trader and a landlord?

We've broken it all down in our latest blog — everything you need to know about quarterly updates, deadlines, and the final declaration.

👇 Read the full guide here:
https://www.bidwellaccountancy.com/latest-news/mtd-for-income-tax-is-here-%E2%80%94-what-sole-traders-and-landlords-need-to-know-about-quarterly-updates/

Have questions about how MTD affects you? Get in touch with our team — we're here to help.

MTD for Income Tax is here — what sole traders and landlords need to know about quarterly updates Expert accountancy and tax insights from Bidwell Accountancy. Practical guides on MTD, self-assessment, VAT, payroll and more — written for businesses and individuals.

🚨 Business owners, company directors and taxpayers – are you up to date with the latest tax changes?

Our June 2026 Newsletter is now live and covers:

✅ Dividend Tax Rates for 2026/27
✅ Tax-Free Inheritance Tax Gifts
✅ Companies House Identity Verification
✅ Increased Business Mileage Rates
✅ Key Tax Deadlines You Need to Know

With tax rules constantly changing, staying informed could save you money and help you avoid costly mistakes.

Whether you're running a limited company, self-employed, or planning your family's finances, there's something in this month's update for you.

Need advice tailored to your situation? Get in touch with the team at Bidwell Accountancy.

Newsletter - June 2026 Stay updated with the latest tax changes, dividend tax rules, inheritance tax planning, Companies House ID verification and business mileage rates with Bidwell Accountancy Milton Keynes.

🚨 New May 2026 Newsletter Available 🚨

From bonus taxation and HMRC scam warnings to business incorporation tax relief and important filing deadlines — our latest newsletter is packed with practical advice for business owners and taxpayers.

📌 Key topics include:
✔️ How bonuses are taxed
✔️ Winter Fuel Payment scams
✔️ Incorporation Relief
✔️ Personal Tax Accounts
✔️ Key tax deadlines for May & June

If you run a business or want to stay ahead of tax changes, this is well worth a read 👇

📞 Need advice? Contact Bidwell Accountancy today.

Newsletter - May 2026 Stay updated with the latest UK tax changes, HMRC guidance and business advice in Bidwell Accountancy’s May 2026 newsletter for Milton Keynes businesses.

Do you actually understand your balance sheet? 🤔

Most business owners focus on profit… but your balance sheet tells you:
💰 What you own
📉 What you owe
📊 What your business is really worth

It’s one of the most important reports in your business — yet it’s often overlooked.

We’ve broken it down in simple terms (no jargon!) so you can finally make sense of your numbers 👇

If you’d like help understanding your business finances, feel free to message us 👍

Understanding Your Balance Sheet: A Simple Guide for Business Owners Understand your balance sheet in simple terms. Learn what your business owns, owes, and is worth with expert guidance from Bidwell Accountancy.

💡 Can your business actually afford its debt?

It’s a question most business owners don’t ask… until it’s too late.

That’s where something called your DSCR (Debt-Service Coverage Ratio) comes in.

Sounds technical—but it’s actually simple:

👉 It shows whether your business generates enough cash to cover its repayments.

We’ve created a quick, easy-to-follow infographic to break it down 👇

At Bidwell Accountancy Ltd, we’re all about making the complex simple—and helping you make better business decisions.

📍 Based in Milton Keynes
📞 Here if you need us

Debt-Service Coverage Ratio Explained | Bidwell Accountancy Milton Keynes Learn what DSCR means, how to calculate it, and how to improve your chances of securing business finance. Expert advice from Bidwell Accountancy in Milton Keynes.

📊 Ready to understand your business finances more clearly?
At Bidwell Accountancy, we use Syft to give our clients visual, easy-to-read financial insights that actually make sense.

We’ve just published a new blog explaining how Syft helps you make smarter decisions and why working with the right accountant matters.

How Bidwell Accountancy Uses Syft to Give You a Clearer Understanding of Your Business Discover how Bidwell Accountancy uses Syft to give clients clearer financial insights, smarter decisions, and complete confidence in their business.

Running a business means dealing with change — whether you like it or not.

But did you know that over 70% of business changes fail?
Not because they’re bad ideas… but because people aren’t brought along with them.

We’ve just published a new blog explaining:
✔ Why change fails
✔ How to get your team on board
✔ How to build momentum
✔ How to make change stick long-term

If you’re planning changes in your business this year — or already in the middle of them — this is well worth a read.

If you’d like help planning change or improving performance, our team at Bidwell Accountancy is always happy to help.

📞 01908 380391

Successfully Implementing Change in Your Business | Bidwell Accountancy Learn how to successfully manage change in your business using proven strategies. Bidwell Accountancy explains how to implement change, engage staff, and drive long-term growth.

Payroll isn’t just pressing a button.

Behind every payslip is:

• HMRC reporting
• Pension auto enrolment
• Statutory pay calculations
• National Minimum Wage checks
• Director salary planning

Get it wrong and it can cost your business.

From our Milton Keynes head office, we provide fully managed payroll services for local SMEs and limited companies — keeping everything compliant and stress free.

If you’d like a payroll review, drop us a message.

Payroll Services Milton Keynes | Bidwell Accountancy Looking for payroll services in Milton Keynes? Bidwell Accountancy provides fully compliant UK payroll, PAYE, auto enrolment and CIS payroll support for SMEs and limited companies.

🚨 Making Tax Digital is coming – and it’s a BIG change 🚨

From April 2026, if you’re:
✔️ Self-employed
✔️ A landlord
✔️ Earning over £50,000

You’ll need to:
➡️ Keep digital records
➡️ Submit updates EVERY quarter
➡️ Use accounting software

Sounds like a headache… right?

That’s where we come in 👇

At Bidwell Accountancy, our clients are already set up for MTD — so when it comes in, it’s business as usual.

No stress. No confusion. Just handled ✅

Or message us if you want to get ahead of it now.

Making Tax Digital Milton Keynes | MTD for Income Tax | Bidwell Accountancy Making Tax Digital explained for sole traders and landlords. Bidwell Accountancy in Milton Keynes has clients already MTD-ready. Get compliant today.

🚨 New Tax Year = New Rules (and More Tax for Many!)

April has landed… and so have some big changes:

👉 MTD is coming (from April 2026)
👉 Tax allowances frozen until 2031
👉 Payroll reporting changes on the way
👉 Even Companies House has had security issues

Sounds like a headache? That’s where we come in 👇

At Bidwell Accountancy, we’re already helping clients:
✅ Get set up for MTD
✅ Reduce their tax bill
✅ Stay compliant without the stress

💡 Don’t wait until it’s too late — get ahead now.

📖 Read the full update here:

April 2026 Tax Updates | MTD, Tax Changes & Deadlines | Bidwell Accountancy MK Key April 2026 tax changes including MTD for Income Tax, frozen tax thresholds, BiK updates and deadlines. Expert advice from Bidwell Accountancy Milton Keynes.