Prior to joining Hotchkiss Tax in 2016, Brian worked for Isle of Man Customs and Excise for 33 years dedicated to VAT audit for small businesses through to multi-national businesses. The latter 8 years of this period Brian lead the audit (visiting) section, responsible for the audit strategy and audit quality. He represented Customs and Excise at tribunals and in judicial matters, and was responsible for agreeing partial exemption special methods with the business sector, ranging from land & property to major financial institutions. He was also training manager for a number of years, mentoring trainee VAT audit staff through the rigorous training programme.

Brian’s exceptional experience and expertise on VAT matters benefits individual, small businesses, and larger businesses advising and managing VAT. Brian’s rounded and well-informed advice enables clients to have the full picture of their VAT responsibilities, exemptions, and to maximise their recoverable VAT.

Specialisms:

• VAT advice relating to property

• Partial exemption methods

• VAT compliance and audit

• VAT investigations and enquiries

Brian enjoys golf, walking, and is a keen motorcyclist.