Tax Return preparation

Modern tax returns, like the modern tax system, are becoming ever more complex. As the government tries to improve UK finances without raising headline tax rates the penalties for late or incorrect tax returns are rising, and our specialists ensure you don't become a victim to them.


Pre Year End Tax Planning

At Mayes we work hard to help you improve your results. This means that we also need to work hard to help you keep more of your money. This is where tax planning comes in, setting out in advance plans which will help minimise your tax bills, either through the way that your normal business operates or ensuring that one-off events are dealt with efficiently. Essentially, its look at where your business is at around the 9, 10 month time of the year to see what can be done to boost performance or mitigate tax before the year runs out.

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Tax and estate planning

The need to plan for the benefit of future generations is essential, yet often overlooked. Mayes can assist in the process of protecting assets from inheritance tax by arranging the estate in a tax efficient manner.


Management buyouts

Sometimes, a business needs a fresh pair of eyes to take it forward to the next level. At Mayes, we've advised on numerous management buy-outs and buy-ins over the years, and we're perfectly placed to take your company through the process.


Share Option schemes

Any business is only as good as its management. We can help retain your management team with relevant remuneration arrangements, tax efficient benefits and share option schemes to promote effort, longevity and high performance.


VAT registration advice

We are able to provide both technical and practical experience on all aspects of VAT to businesses of all sizes, structures and sectors.


VAT return preparation

By completing VAT return preparation for your business we can ensure that the function is carried out in a timely and professional fashion, but also that the raw data going into the VAT return can be used by use to provide you with proactive advice in connection with the business.