Kirsty Martin

Manager, VAT

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Kirsty specialises in VAT disputes, working to assist with VAT investigations and compliance issues that require negotiation with HMRC. This includes handling formal reviews, alternative dispute resolutions (ADRs) and the appeals process to obtain the best result for her clients.

Kirsty also specialises in providing VAT advice to charity and not-for-profit organisations and assisting with complex structuring and compliance issues, from providing technical advice, to complex partial exemption VAT returns; she also provides training to charities and deals with VAT planning on future projects.

Having started her tax career in excise, Kirsty has reignited her interest in customs to help clients prepare for Brexit.

Kirsty has a wealth of experience, having worked for HMRC for over 20 years. It was there that she gained an extensive technical knowledge of VAT through working with all sizes and types of business including specialising in Local Authorities and Section 33 bodies. As well as being an experienced Senior Assurance visiting officer she also specialised in Labour Providers and Appeals and Reviews whilst working at HMRC.

 

 

Latest posts featuring Kirsty

VAT exemption on private school education removed from 1 January 2025 – draft legislation and notes published by HM Treasury

30 July 2024

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VAT on private school fees

19 June 2024

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EU import bans and the Windsor Framework: Customs considerations for businesses in the food and drink sector

28 March 2023

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