Abigail Kingsbury

Areas of expertise

Land-based family businesses; agriculture and land-based businesses; disposals of land; inheritance tax (IHT) planning; capital gains tax (CGT) planning; succession planning

Experience

Abi has over 11 years’ tax and accountancy experience. Abi re-joined Evelyn Partners in July 2021, having previously worked for the group for five years up to September 2018. Abi has also assisted the head of tax within a south-west regional firm on a wide range of clients’ advisory work.

Abi provides tax advice on a large range of tax issues affecting private clients predominantly with landed estates, agricultural and strategic land. She manages client relationships and provides strategic planning advice in respect of potential developments, succession planning and wealth preservation.

The value of Abi’s advice is in explaining often complicated technical taxation terms to landowners so they can fully understand issues and make informed decisions. Abi also has a firm grasp of practical issues facing landowners, being the daughter of a dairy farmer herself.

Professional qualifications/memberships

Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) and Chartered Accountant (ACA) with The Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW)

Notable client work and achievements

Involved in devising and implementing tax strategies on a variety of collaborations between landowners.
Guidance on succession planning in respect of family partnerships
Advice on structuring family assets
Advice on the availability of Business Property Relief (BPR) and IHT planning
Dealing with HMRC in complex disclosure matters