Tax and VAT

Complying with complex tax regulations, whilst keeping track of constant shifts in legislation, can be a minefield. Only the most proactive and up-to-date advice can help businesses satisfy these increasingly complicated requirements.

MHA Moore and Smalley’s taxation department is one of the largest and most highly regarded in the region. Our service is built on forward-thinking and creative planning solutions, helping clients make considerable tax savings and alleviating some of the heavy administrative burden.

All businesses and individuals need taxation advice of the highest calibre in order to achieve their financial goals. Our aim is to relieve the concern and stress, taking care of tax obligations and leaving clients to concentrate on running their business.

Our services include:

  • Business Sales and Acquisitions
  • Tax and VAT
  • Company Reorganisations
  • Employee Incentive Schemes
  • Effective Remuneration Planning
  • Succession Planning
  • Trust Taxation and Wealth Management
  • Corporate and Personal Tax Returns
  • Employment tax

Research and Development Tax Relief

Many companies in the North West aren’t aware they can qualify for research & development (R&D) tax relief and are still missing out on the opportunity to significantly reduce their corporation tax bills or even missing out on refunds.

We have found that many companies are carrying out qualifying R&D as part of their existing commercial product development as a way to stay ahead of the competition. However, they are not recovering these costs, which in many cases is worth thousands of pounds.

To date we have saved our clients over £8.1million in R&D tax relief claims. 

Patent Box

Patent Box is the government’s name for the new system of charging lower rates of tax on profits from patents. It applies to patents granted in the UK and Europe, including those granted before Patent Box was introduced in April 2013. If you have patented products or are considering applying for patents then understanding this generous tax relief is essential.