Ian Spencer

VAT Consultant
About Ian

Ian is a highly experienced VAT consultant with 36+ years in indirect taxes, beginning as a VAT Inspector, Investigator, and Staff Trainer at HMRC. He later held senior advisory roles at KPMG, PwC, and Baker Tilly (now RSM), reaching Director level.

Expertise

  • VAT disputes

  • VAT claims

  • Insolvency-related VAT issues

  • Complex multi-sector VAT advisory

Highlights:
  • One of HMRC’s few specialist insolvency VAT experts

  • Worked across major firms: KPMG, PwC, RSM

  • Advises businesses, charities & professionals on high-risk VAT issues

Areas of Focus:
  • Risk Mitigation & Compliance Reviews

  • VAT Disputes & HMRC Challenge Management

  • Insolvency & Distressed Business VAT Issues

  • VAT Error Correction & Claims

  • Complex Multi-Sector VAT Advisory