Specialist Personal Tax Advisers

Grow your income,
safeguard your future

Personal tax advice to minimise your tax liability and optimise your assets

Minimise your tax exposure when it matters most

Personal tax planning and advice can help save you money and time.

The breadth of our experience and expertise means we are also perfectly placed to advise and assist you with your tax return as well as during major life events and projects – whether it be around family succession, inheritance processes, business ownership transitions, divorce, HMRC enquiries and more.

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Your critical friend, 
both now and in the future

We’ll work with you to help you reach your goals, to help you secure both you and your families future.

So whether you want to help your child buy their first home, have received an inheritance payment, are keen to invest in a second property or just want to ensure that your tax affairs are properly managed, together, we’ll create a plan that sets you up for years to come.

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We’re here to help you

At Scrutton Bland, we take a holistic view of your personal circumstances and recommend solutions that will protect your wealth, now and in the future.

All advice is based on your own financial goals and what we know to be most important to you.

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Income Tax

We can help you take advantage of all allowances and in some cases structure your income to be more tax efficient.

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Inheritance Tax

The most important factor in protecting your wealth for the future generations is thinking ahead and ring-fencing assets accordingly.

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Stamp Duty Land Tax

Make use of possible reliefs or exemptions when purchasing houses, land and most types of built property over a certain value.

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Capital Gains Tax (CGT)

Find out where CGT does not apply, the factors that determine how much you pay and the reliefs that may be available.

Trusts and Estates

Effective ways to protect your assets for the future benefit of dependents, organisations and your loved ones in perpetuity.

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Tax Returns

Self-assessment can be a liability if you’re unsure which sections apply to your income and what exactly to state in them. We can help.

Non-Dom Status

Where you are domiciled can have a huge impact on a number of UK taxes and how they affect your assets.

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Making Gifts

There are a number of ways to pass on your assets under your individual tax-free allowances which can be exempt from inheritance tax.

Why you should choose Scrutton Bland:

We pride ourselves on delivering accessible, honest and impartial advice, based on a genuine understanding of a client’s needs. Here’s what else you can expect as a Scrutton Bland client:

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Tailored advice
based on your individual needs

No jargon
we’ll explain everything in plain English

Joined-up approach
working alongside your IFA and solicitor

Trusted advisers
to private individuals for over 100 years

Let’s make you more tax efficient

Request a free, confidential discussion about your tax needs, and we’ll make sure to arrange a time that works for you.

Opening times

Colchester

Call us on: 01206 838400

Monday
9am – 5pm
Tuesday
9am – 5pm
Wednesday
9am – 5pm
Thursday
9am – 5pm
Friday
9am – 5pm

Ipswich

Call us on: 01473 267000

Monday
9am – 5pm
Tuesday
9am – 5pm
Wednesday
9am – 5pm
Thursday
9am – 5pm
Friday
9am – 5pm
Need help? Contact one of our advisers