09/Dec/2020Postponed VAT accounting from 1 January 2021
The Brexit transitional period comes to an end of 31 December 2020 and various changes come into effect from 1 January 2021. One of these changes is the introduction of […]
07/Dec/2020Have you got your Economic Operators Registration and Identification number (EORI)?
From 1 January 2021, you will need an Economic Operators Registration and Identification (EORI) number to move goods between Great Britain and the EU. Prior to 1 January 2021, you […]
05/Dec/2020Tax efficient remuneration using pension contributions
Despite on-going speculation that the government will intervene at some point, for now, making contributions into a pension scheme continues to be a particularly tax-efficient form of savings. Nearly everyone […]
06/Nov/2020Makesworth Accountants Named a Top Accounting Firm for 2020
Looking for a trustworthy and reliable team of accountants? Look no further! At Makesworth Accountants, you’ll receive the highest quality service from a team of true professionals. Clutch has just […]
30/Sep/2020Get ready for leaving the EU on 1 January 2021
The United Kingdom leaves the European Union at 11 pm on 31 December 2020 when the transitional period ends. It is still unclear whether a trade deal will have been […]
26/Sep/2020Electric company vans and the benefit in kind charge
If an employee is able to use a company van privately, a benefit in kind tax charge may arise. The exception to this is if the van meets the conditions […]
17/Sep/2020Paying inheritance tax in instalments
Where inheritance tax is payable on an estate, it must normally be paid by the end of the sixth month after that in which the death occurred. For example, if […]
16/Sep/2020Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS)
The Government announced the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) on 23rd July 2020. This is economy-wide enterprise support that focuses primarily on business eligibility. The scheme provides a flat-rate subsidy […]
15/Sep/2020Winding up a company – Overview
Winding up a company usually involves a considerable amount of forethought, planning and paperwork because a number of possible exit routes exist and each company situation is different. In general […]
14/Sep/2020Terminal loss relief
Sadly, not all businesses will survive the Covid-19 pandemic, and many may take, or be forced to take, the decision to close where losses make the business untenable. The tax […]
24/Jul/2020Makesworth Offices Location
Makesworth Accountants are award-winning accountancy the practice of Chartered Certified Accountants tax and business advisors. We always embrace the latest technology and up-to-date information to help your business grow. Our […]
11/Jul/2020Hardship loans to employees
To help employees out during the Covid-19 pandemic, employers may provide hardship loans to employees. Where loans are provided, what are the tax implications? No special rules There are no […]




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