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HMRC has announced extra support to help taxpayers meet the 31 January Self Assessment deadline, including:

💬 Webchat boosted to ~200 advisers
🧭 Coverage across Self Assessment, Agent Dedicated Line, Extra Support, Bereavement & Online Services
📞 Callback available for vulnerable customers
🕒 24/7 digital assistant & GOV.UK guidance

📞 However HMRC phone lines will close Fri 30 Jan and reopen Mon 2 Feb.

#HMRCSupport #SelfAssessment #TaxDeadline #WardGoodman #UKTaxHelp

ISA allowances remain a key part of UK tax-efficient savings. While the overall ISA annual limit stays at £20,000, changes to cash ISA caps and the flexibility to hold multiple ISAs give savers new options.

Ward Goodman Financial Services can help you optimise your ISA strategy and make the most of tax-free savings. Whether you’re focusing on cash, stocks & shares, income or growth, we can build a plan that suits your goals.
#ISAs #TaxEfficientSavings #WardGoodman

We are proud to sponsor East Dorset Tennis Club and, staying true to our philosophy that ‘your success is our business’, it was a pleasure to celebrate the Box League winners at the Awards Evening on Friday 16th January. 🏆

A fantastic night recognising sporting achievements and great to meet Quay Rackets – a fellow local independent specialist proudly based here in Dorset.

Recent surveys show a weakening in UK business confidence and slower hiring towards the end of 2025. These indicators can affect budgets, forecasting, and growth planning.

Ward Goodman combines expert accountancy with forward-looking business advisory so you can navigate uncertain conditions with clarity. From cashflow planning to tailored financial strategies, we’re here to support your business.
#BusinessAdvisory #EconomicUpdate #WardGoodman

UK investors pulled record amounts from equity funds in 2025, reflecting market uncertainty and a flight to safer assets.

If you’re rethinking your investment approach for 2026, Ward Goodman Financial Services offers tailored investment planning and portfolio reviews designed around your risk tolerance and long-term goals. Let’s navigate market shifts together.
#Investing #MarketUpdate #WardGoodman

Meet the Team: Josh Howard

We are pleased to welcome Josh Howard, Client Service Manager at Ward Goodman.

Josh has just joined the Ward Goodman team and brings over a decade of experience working in accountancy across both small and large practices, as well as in commercial finance roles. Having qualified with the ICAEW in 2019, Josh has a strong background in accounting, taxation and audit, and is passionate about using his experience to help clients succeed and make confident financial decisions.

Outside of work, Josh enjoys spending time with his wife, young daughter and their small dog.

#MeetTheTeam #WardGoodman #ClientService #AccountancyCareers #ICAEW