Personal tax solicitors in Scotland
Our tax services include both compliance matters and advisory work related to income tax, capital gains tax, trusts & executory tax and inheritance tax.
Overview
Tailored tax advice at every stage
Whatever your personal situation and whatever stage of life you are at, our personal tax service will ensure your needs are met.
We provide practical, tailored advice and pride ourselves on being able to provide a cradle to grave service, offering assistance to everyone from children and young adults to families, high net worth individuals and pensioners, not to mention those acting as Trustee or Executor.
Our services include both compliance matters and advisory work related to:
- Income tax
- Capital gains tax
- Inheritance Tax
- HMRC’s Trust Registration Service
- Trusts and Estates
There are many situations where a person might find they require tax assistance or advice, some of which are listed below:
- You are required to complete a tax return
- You think you might have paid too much tax
- You receive a payment from a Trust or Estate
- You are selling or buying a property or other assets
- You would like to make gifts to your family or to charity
- You start to receive income from a new source e.g. lettings or pensions, and you require help reporting this to HMRC
- You have been made redundant
- You have recently left or moved to the UK
- You have been appointed as an Executor
- You are a Trustee and need help with the tax reporting of Trust income or gains
- You are a Trustee and want to make payments to the Trust beneficiaries
- You are a Trustee and require assistance registering a trust with HMRC
Key contacts
Personal Tax Director
THE TEAM
“A very friendly, approachable and helpful team. They conduct themselves in an open and professional manner, while offering the highest level of expertise and support to their clients.”
“The unique blend of professionalism and approachability, along with the ability to quickly understand and empathise with clients.”
“I have to say that Amber Heron is a very good person to deal with because she gives a welcome personal touch to her very obvious professionalism and speed of thinking.”
“Your professional help was much appreciated, and was delivered in a manner that we were able to understand – thank you.”
“Excellent service provided – professional and efficient. Thank you very much.”
“Everything was handled with care and personal attention.”
Pamela Niven advises on wills and tax matters. Niven is head of private client asset protection and tax at Harper Macleod and is experienced in tax and succession planning matters. “Pamela is absolutely fantastic. She is thorough, commercial and very client-focused.” “Pamela is very good. She is very thorough, collaborative and technical. She is able to come to each matter with a solution- and client-first approach. I would recommend her without any hesitation.”
“The team at Harper Macleod has a great depth in knowledge when it comes to private client matters.”
“They provided excellent advice and professionalism. The team has a timeous and professional attitude with a strong focus on client service and satisfaction.”
“We have been kept well advised on the process and options throughout the executory process. From what we have experienced, the support has been excellent.”
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CONTACT US
Call us for free on 0330 159 5555 or complete our online form below to submit your enquiry or arrange a call back.