in regard to, with regard to, as regards

Write the noun regard in the singular in the phrases in regard to and with regard to.

• The store has called in regard to (not in regards to) the missing hot tub.
• With regard to (not with regards to) my recent accident in the hot tub, I have completely recovered.

The final s is correct only in the phrase as regards, where regards is a verb.

• As regards the hot tub, I’m making a planter out of it!

Note: In regard to, with regard to and as regards are wordy phrases. Instead, to communicate clearly and effectively, use about, as for, concerning or regarding, or rewrite the sentence.

• The store has called about (or concerning or regarding) the missing hot tub.
• I have completely recovered from my recent accident in the hot tub.
• As for the hot tub, I’m making a planter out of it!

OR

• I’m making a planter out of the hot tub!