WR Partners

WR Partners Accountants, Auditors, & Tax Specialists who protect wealth & generate profit for local businesses.

WR Partners are a firm of dedicated Accountants, Business Advisors & Tax Specialists, fully committed to enhancing and protecting our clients’ financial position. We have been helping people and businesses succeed for over 120 years.

🚀 Cathrin Roberts and Phil Pugh from our Newtown office were at the launch of the 2026 Powys Business Awards this mornin...
03/06/2026

🚀 Cathrin Roberts and Phil Pugh from our Newtown office were at the launch of the 2026 Powys Business Awards this morning.

They were joined by other sponsors and judges to celebrate the incredible businesses that make Powys such a vibrant place to work and grow.

This year, we're proud to be sponsoring the Growth Award. Growth is a powerful indicator of ambition, innovation, and resilience, qualities that help businesses thrive and strengthen our local economy.

By supporting this award, we're recognising organisations that are creating jobs, investing in their future, embracing new opportunities, and making a lasting impact across Powys.

We look forward to celebrating the achievements of this year's entrants and wish all participants the very best of luck.

A landlord we spoke to recently had no idea they'd fallen into Phase 1 of Making Tax Digital, until we looked at their n...
03/06/2026

A landlord we spoke to recently had no idea they'd fallen into Phase 1 of Making Tax Digital, until we looked at their numbers together. Their rental income alone sat below £50,000, but once we added their freelance work, they were well over the threshold.

That's the part many landlords miss. MTD qualifying income is your gross property income and self-employment income combined, before any expenses. It's not just what your properties earn.

From 6 April 2026, landlords above £50,000 must keep digital records and submit quarterly returns to HMRC through approved software. The threshold drops to £30,000 in April 2027, and £20,000 the year after.

In short: if you own rental property, now is the time to check where you stand, not when the first deadline arrives.

Our MTD team is helping landlords across Shropshire, Cheshire and Wales choose the right software and get set up before it becomes urgent. We're happy to have a conversation if you're not sure whether you're in scope.

Are you already set up for MTD, or still figuring out what it means for you?

Link in the comments.

⭐Our rural partners, Roy Jackson and Claire Smith, will be taking to the stage at this year’s Arable Show on Wednesday 1...
01/06/2026

⭐Our rural partners, Roy Jackson and Claire Smith, will be taking to the stage at this year’s Arable Show on Wednesday 17th June from 12:00pm.

In what promises to be an engaging and informative session, Roy and Claire will explore the latest headlines and emerging issues affecting the farming and wider rural community.

💡Drawing on their extensive experience, they will provide practical insights into the challenges currently facing the sector, as well as the opportunities that lie ahead in an evolving agricultural landscape.

This is a great opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the factors shaping rural businesses today, ask questions, and connect with others across the industry🚜

Finishing university and wondering what comes next is one of those questions that feels bigger than it probably needs to...
29/05/2026

Finishing university and wondering what comes next is one of those questions that feels bigger than it probably needs to be.

We're currently looking for Graduates to join our team and if you're coming to the end of your studies and want to start building real experience in accountancy practice, we'd like to talk.

At WR Partners, graduates work alongside experienced colleagues from day one. You'll be doing meaningful work for real clients across Shropshire and Cheshire, and we'll support your professional development as you go.

Take a look at the full details on our website here: https://zurl.co/rTDfD or if you have questions before applying, our People & Culture team are happy to chat: [email protected]

This year we are looking forward to sponsoring CLA Midlands AGM, taking place on Thursday 25th June at PDM Salad Growe...
27/05/2026

This year we are looking forward to sponsoring CLA Midlands AGM, taking place on Thursday 25th June at PDM Salad Growers in Newport🌾

This well-regarded annual event brings together members and professionals from across the rural and estates sector, providing an excellent opportunity for discussion, networking, and the sharing of insights on key issues affecting the industry.

💡Our Estates Partner, Sarah Davies, is speaking at the event and will be delivering a talk to attendees, offering her expertise and perspective on matters relevant to landowners, estates, and rural businesses.

The AGM is open to both members and non-members, and we would encourage anyone with an interest in the sector to attend.

To register your place, please use the link below:

https://zurl.co/OnN5a

One of the most common things we're hearing from clients about Making Tax Digital is this: "I already find the annual ta...
25/05/2026

One of the most common things we're hearing from clients about Making Tax Digital is this: "I already find the annual tax return stressful enough. Now I've got to do it four times a year?"

It's an understandable reaction. The shift to quarterly updates does mean more contact with your accountant throughout the year, and it's worth having a conversation about what that looks like for you.

But here's the other side of that. Clients we support through MTD will have up-to-date figures reviewed four times a year rather than once. That means we spot things earlier, plan more proactively, and have proper conversations about your tax position before the year-end rush rather than during it.

For a lot of people, that's actually more valuable than what they're getting from a once-a-year relationship with their accountant. The question is whether the additional cost is worth it for you, and that depends on your circumstances.

If you'd like to understand exactly what MTD means for your situation and what our support would involve, get in touch and we'll walk you through it.

Have you thought about whether you'd manage the quarterly submissions yourself or hand them over?

Mileage rates have just increased for the first time in 15 years.Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed new Approved Mil...
22/05/2026

Mileage rates have just increased for the first time in 15 years.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed new Approved Mileage Allowance Payment (AMAP) rates, effective from 6 April 2026 for the 2026–27 tax year:

→ First 10,000 miles: 55p per mile (up from 45p)
→ Miles above 10,000: 25p per mile (unchanged)

Here's what to consider:

If you're an employer:
You may want to review your mileage reimbursement policy and consider backdating any uplift for employees paid since 6 April 2026. Where employees are reimbursed below the new rate, you can adjust payroll to make up the difference, or employees are also able to claim tax relief on the shortfall directly through HMRC. Note that HMRC's updated claim forms are not yet live; we will share details when they are.

If you're self-employed:
The new rates apply to your 2026–27 tax return, due 31 October 2027 (paper) or 31 January 2028 (online).

If you're unsure how this affects your business or tax position, speak to your WR Partners advisor, we're here to help you get it right.

A very welcome visitor to the office yesterday!Steph Smith from Lingen Davies popped in to hand over a cheque to the WR ...
22/05/2026

A very welcome visitor to the office yesterday!

Steph Smith from Lingen Davies popped in to hand over a cheque to the WR football team, the result of funds raised at the charity match against D**e Yaxley on Wednesday 29th April.

Between both teams, a fantastic £3,253.58 was raised for charity. A brilliant effort from everyone involved, players, supporters, and everyone who contributed.

A big thank you to Lingen Davies and Steph for making the trip, and to all who took part on the day. It's always great to see the local business community coming together for a good cause. ⚽

We're growing, and we're looking for good people to grow with us.We currently have the following roles available across ...
21/05/2026

We're growing, and we're looking for good people to grow with us.

We currently have the following roles available across our Nantwich and Shrewsbury offices:

Client Manager - Nantwich
Junior Accountant - Nantwich
Junior Accountant - Shrewsbury
Accounts Graduate - Shrewsbury

If you have accounts prep experience and want to build a career in practice without necessarily committing to professional study, we'd genuinely love to hear from you. We're the kind of firm where you learn by doing, and where the work you do actually matters to the clients you're supporting.

For full details on each role and what we're looking for, head to our Join Us page: https://zurl.co/FiAIn or drop our People & Culture team a line at [email protected]

Are you at a point in your career where a change might be the right move? It's worth a conversation.

2026 has been a demanding year for farming families across Shropshire, Cheshire, and Wales. Inheritance tax changes, Mak...
20/05/2026

2026 has been a demanding year for farming families across Shropshire, Cheshire, and Wales. Inheritance tax changes, Making Tax Digital coming into force, and continued pressure on margins, and many of you are dealing with all of it at once.

Our Summer 2026 Rural Newsletter covers the topics we're hearing about most from clients right now: the IHT changes and the liquidity problem they create, the MTD deferment that farming sole traders need to know about, making the most of diversification, and whether your business structure is still working as hard as it could be.

It won't solve everything, but we hope it gives you some useful context, and some questions worth asking.

Read more here: https://zurl.co/S7hu8

We'll also be out at shows across the region from June through to August if you'd rather catch us in person. Details inside!🌾

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