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Making gifts.

Making a gift to a loved one.

For many families, giving gifts can be a rewarding way of sharing wealth, or very often is a way of families helping out loved ones who could benefit from a financial boost. But did you know that it could help you reduce your own tax liabilities?

Under current rules there are a number of ways in which you can pass on your assets under your individual tax free allowances and which can be exempt from inheritance tax. For example as a gift to your spouse or partner, or if you are the parent of an adult child who is getting married.

Planning

With the right advice, tax planning and reducing your liabilities can be easier than you think. Professional advice is crucial for ensuring that your tax arrangements are legal and making the most from your wealth.

By combining your tax and any financial planning advice you could benefit from a more joined up approach allowing your advisers to make your assets work harder for you.

The team

Meet our Tax Team.

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Scott Grant

Tax Adviser

Scott is a Tax Adviser based in our Colchester office.

Helen Kent-Woolsey

Senior Tax Adviser

Helen joined the private client tax team at Scrutton Bland in March 2026.

Neil Groom

Private Client Tax Director

Neil is a Private Client Tax Director based in our Norwich office.

Emma Davis

Senior Tax Adviser

Emma is a Senior Tax Advisor supporting private clients with all aspects of their personal tax affairs.

Kate Cowell

Senior Tax Adviser

Kate specialises in dealing with the tax affairs of high-net-worth individuals and their families. Including Personal Tax returns and advice, Capital Gains Tax returns and Trust and Estates compliance

Sterling Mayes

Tax Adviser

Sterling supports high net worth individuals with tax returns and tax planning. Specialising in Personal Tax Returns, Capital Gains Tax, Personal Tax Advice.

Paula Mason

VAT Manager

Paula is our VAT Manager in our Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds offices and oversees our VAT advisory offering.

Paul Harris

Private Client Tax Partner

Paul is a Private Client Tax Partner focused on serving central East Anglia from our Bury St Edmunds office.

Tyler Hursey

Tax Adviser

Tyler works in our tax team in Colchester.

Simon Hurren

Private Client Tax Partner

Simon specialises in advising High Net Worth Individuals with their personal tax affairs.

Get in touch for forward-thinking, impartial advice.

Our team of dedicated professionals will work with you to take the time to understand the underlying numbers and ensure the your year end accounts are prepared accurately and efficiency.

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Email us at hello@scruttonbland.co.uk

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