EXPERT TAX ADVICE IN HAMPSHIRE & WEST SUSSEX
Unlocking your tax potential with clear, strategic guidance.
Expert Tax Services
Unlocking your tax potential with clear, strategic guidance.
We offer expert tax advice in the following areas:
Personal Tax
Our personal tax advice for Hampshire and West Sussex clients helps you manage your income, allowances, and self-assessment tax returns with confidence.
Inheritance Tax
We offer expert inheritance tax planning to help protect your estate for future generations. This includes advice on gifts, trusts, available reliefs, and minimising unnecessary tax exposure.
Agricultural & Horticultural Accounting
We provide specialist tax advice for landowners and rural businesses across Hampshire and West Sussex, covering everything from succession planning to rural reliefs.
Business Tax
From corporation tax to director remuneration strategies, we support businesses of all sizes. Our advice is practical, strategic, and tailored to your structure and long-term financial goals.
VAT
We assist with VAT registration, compliance, and Making Tax Digital requirements. We also advise on complex cases including multi-rate, cross-border VAT, partial exemption, and industry-specific challenges.
Probate
As licensed probate practitioners, we can manage the full estate administration process. We ensure all tax returns and distributions are handled accurately and sensitively. Our goal is to ease the burden during a difficult time.
Capital Gains Tax
Whether you’re selling property, shares or business assets, we’ll guide you through CGT implications. Our planning helps you minimise liabilities and avoid surprises.
Making Tax Digital (MTD)
We’ll keep you compliant with HMRC’s digital rules using compatible software and practical support suited to your business, including advice for landlords, sole traders & businesses. Read our full guide to MTD compliance here.
Tax Investigation Service
If HMRC comes knocking, we offer expert advice and representation to protect your interests. We’ll guide you through every stage of the enquiry process with clarity and confidence.
We offer expert tax advice in the following areas:
Personal Tax
Our personal tax advice for Hampshire and West Sussex clients helps you manage your income, allowances, and self-assessment tax returns with confidence.
Inheritance Tax
We offer expert inheritance tax planning to help protect your estate for future generations. This includes advice on gifts, trusts, available reliefs, and minimising unnecessary tax exposure.
Agricultural & Horticultural Accounting
We provide specialist tax advice for landowners and rural businesses across Hampshire and West Sussex, covering everything from succession planning to rural reliefs.
Business Tax
From corporation tax to director remuneration strategies, we support businesses of all sizes. Our advice is practical, strategic, and tailored to your structure and long-term financial goals.
VAT
We assist with VAT registration, compliance, and Making Tax Digital requirements. We also advise on complex cases including multi-rate, cross-border VAT, partial exemption, and industry-specific challenges.
Probate
As licensed probate practitioners, we can manage the full estate administration process. We ensure all tax returns and distributions are handled accurately and sensitively. Our goal is to ease the burden during a difficult time.
Capital Gains Tax
Whether you’re selling property, shares or business assets, we’ll guide you through CGT implications. Our planning helps you minimise liabilities and avoid surprises.
Making Tax Digital (MTD)
We’ll keep you compliant with HMRC’s digital rules using compatible software and practical support suited to your business, including advice for landlords, sole traders & businesses. Read our full guide to MTD compliance here.
Tax Investigation Service
If HMRC comes knocking, we offer expert advice and representation to protect your interests. We’ll guide you through every stage of the enquiry process with clarity and confidence.
Tax Advice That Fits Your Needs
– NOT JUST THE RULES –
Who We Support with Tax Advice
We support individuals, landlords, sole traders, limited companies, family businesses, and high net worth individuals seeking expert tax advice with all aspects of UK tax. We also work closely with SMEs across Hampshire and West Sussex, offering proactive, tailored tax planning that fits your goals and helps you make confident, informed decisions.
But it’s not just about who we can work with – it’s about who we’re the right fit for. The best results come from strong, two-way relationships. That’s why we offer a free initial meeting with no obligation – giving you the space to be sure we’re right for you, and for us to be confident we can truly add value.
Who We Support with Tax Advice
We support individuals, landlords, sole traders, limited companies, family businesses, and high net worth individuals seeking expert tax advice with all aspects of UK tax. We also work closely with SMEs across Hampshire and West Sussex, offering proactive, tailored tax planning that fits your goals and helps you make confident, informed decisions.
But it’s not just about who we can work with – it’s about who we’re the right fit for. The best results come from strong, two-way relationships. That’s why we offer a free initial meeting with no obligation – giving you the space to be sure we’re right for you, and for us to be confident we can truly add value.
Can we help with tax returns?
Yes, of course! We handle personal, partnership and company tax returns, making sure everything is accurate, compliant and filed on time.
But we don’t stop at just filling in forms. We take the time to understand your wider financial picture so we can advise on legitimate ways to reduce your tax bill wherever possible – from allowances and reliefs to careful timing and structuring. Whether you’re a landlord, a company director, or juggling multiple income streams, we’ll guide you through what’s needed and handle the detail for you.
Can we help with tax returns?
Yes, of course! We handle personal, partnership and company tax returns, making sure everything is accurate, compliant and filed on time.
But we don’t stop at just filling in forms. We take the time to understand your wider financial picture so we can advise on legitimate ways to reduce your tax bill wherever possible – from allowances and reliefs to careful timing and structuring. Whether you’re a landlord, a company director, or juggling multiple income streams, we’ll guide you through what’s needed and handle the detail for you.
Do you offer tax advice for small businesses?
Absolutely. We work closely with directors and small business owners to manage their corporation tax, VAT, dividends and remuneration planning – making sure everything is structured efficiently and in line with current legislation.
But we don’t just tick the compliance boxes. We take a hands-on approach to understand how your business really works, so we can give tailored, forward-looking advice. Whether it’s helping you extract profits tax-efficiently, planning for growth, or avoiding common pitfalls, we’re here to help you keep more of what you earn – and make informed decisions with confidence.
Do you offer tax advice for small businesses?
Absolutely. We work closely with directors and small business owners to manage their corporation tax, VAT, dividends and remuneration planning – making sure everything is structured efficiently and in line with current legislation.
But we don’t just tick the compliance boxes. We take a hands-on approach to understand how your business really works, so we can give tailored, forward-looking advice. Whether it’s helping you extract profits tax-efficiently, planning for growth, or avoiding common pitfalls, we’re here to help you keep more of what you earn – and make informed decisions with confidence.
Why Choose Lewis Brownlee for Tax?
– The CONFIDENCE TO PLAN. THE CLARITY TO ACT –Â
1) Chartered Tax Advisers & Chartered Accountants
It means you’re getting the highest standard of tax expertise, backed by rigorous training, ethics, and up-to-date technical knowledge.
2) Local expertise across Hampshire and West Sussex
We understand the local landscape, so you get advice that’s not just technically right – but commercially relevant to your area.
3) 20+ years’ experience supporting individuals, businesses & landowners
Decades of experience mean we’ve seen it all – and know how to tailor advice that truly works for you.
4) Clear, practical advice – no jargon
We cut through the noise with straight-talking, practical advice you can act on with confidence.
5) Trusted by professionals, families and company directors alike
Our clients stay with us – from their first business to family trusts and beyond – because they know we deliver.
Why Choose Lewis Brownlee for Tax?
– The CONFIDENCE TO PLAN. THE CLARITY TO ACT –Â
1) Chartered Tax Advisers & Chartered Accountants
It means you’re getting the highest standard of tax expertise, backed by rigorous training, ethics, and up-to-date technical knowledge.
2) Local expertise across Hampshire and West Sussex
We understand the local landscape, so you get advice that’s not just technically right – but commercially relevant to your area.
3) 20+ years’ experience supporting individuals, businesses & landowners
Decades of experience mean we’ve seen it all – and know how to tailor advice that truly works for you.
4) Clear, practical advice – no jargon
We cut through the noise with straight-talking, practical advice you can act on with confidence.
5) Trusted by professionals, families and company directors alike
Our clients stay with us – from their first business to family trusts and beyond – because they know we deliver.
Whether you’re an individual navigating personal tax returns, a landowner needing agricultural relief advice, or a growing business looking for tailored tax planning in Hampshire or West Sussex, our expert team is here to help. At Lewis Brownlee, we offer more than just compliance – we offer clarity, confidence and results!
Whether you’re an individual navigating personal tax returns, a landowner needing agricultural relief advice, or a growing business looking for tailored tax planning in Hampshire or West Sussex, our expert team is here to help. At Lewis Brownlee, we offer more than just compliance – we offer clarity, confidence and results!
The map, the torch
and the guide…
Helping you navigate tax with confidence and ease.
The map, the torch and the guide…
Helping you navigate tax with confidence and ease.
FAQs
We provide bespoke tax planning including income tax optimisation, IHT mitigation, CGT strategies and trust structuring tailored to high-net-worth individuals in Hampshire and West Sussex.
We help SMEs reduce tax liability and boost profitability through strategic planning, including remuneration structures, capital allowances, and R&D relief.
Yes. We specialise in IHT planning for rural and agricultural clients, including APR, BPR and trust-based strategies.
We assess your CGT liability, identify applicable reliefs, and plan disposals to minimise your tax exposure.
Yes. We are licensed probate practitioners and manage the full estate administration including IHT forms and estate accounts.
We support VAT registration, compliance, partial exemption, sector-specific issues and Making Tax Digital obligations.
Yes. From April 2026, MTD for ITSA applies to landlords and sole traders earning over £50,000. We provide full support to stay compliant.
Yes. We offer full representation and strategic advice throughout HMRC investigations or enquiries.
We advise on APR, BPR, R&D tax credits, and capital allowances to maximise reliefs for rural and agricultural businesses.
CTAs provide specialist, regulated tax advice. At Lewis Brownlee, you benefit from the combined expertise of Chartered Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers.