What sets Robert apart?

Robert is a Director in the VAT team and the firm’s lead adviser on Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), including the Scottish and Welsh variants, and Stamp Duty on shares.

He is also an expert on other property-oriented taxes, including VAT, Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED), Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and capital allowances.

Robert is an experienced presenter and commentator on tax matters, and his other specialisms include: Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and especially principal private residence matters and HMRC tax enquiries.

He is unusual in covering the full range of taxes from direct tax to VAT, as well as having many years of accounting experience.

Robert's service expertise

  • Lead adviser in property taxes including: SDLT, including the Scottish & Welsh variants (LTT and LBTT), ATED, CIS & capital allowances
  • Stamp Duty on shares
  • Experienced presenter on tax matters
  • Advising on other taxes including CGT, and HMRC tax enquiries and general tax planning 
  • Primary point of contact for VAT work arising in the Truro & Plymouth offices
  • Supporting the firm’s VAT Director in a range of VAT matters
  • Particular specialism in property VAT
  • Property VAT, including options to tax, capital goods scheme, reduced and zero rated construction services and HMRC VAT disputes and enquiries

Robert's sector expertise

  • Advising developers, housebuilders and property investment companies on minimising their tax liabilities in complex property transactions

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