Mike Thexton

VAT Technical Specialist
About Mike

Mike Thexton is an award-winning tax consultant, writer, and trainer with over 30 years’ experience in advising small businesses and individuals. He achieved first place in the ICAEW final exams in 1983 and was awarded the John Wood Medal for the Corporation Tax paper in the Institute of Taxation exams in 1984.

Since 2003, Mike has been in practice advising clients while also playing a leading role in training accountants and tax advisers across the UK.

Expertise

  • VAT advisory & interpretation

  • VAT appeals & tribunal cases

  • Tax technical training

  • Small business tax planning

  • Practical application of VAT law
Highlights:
  • First place, ICAEW final exams (1983)

  • John Wood Medal, Institute of Taxation (1984)

  • Taxation Tax Writer of the Year 2010

  • Successfully represented Thexton Training Ltd in a VAT appeal at the First-tier Tax Tribunal
  • Influenced HMRC policy change on the VAT Flat Rate Scheme
Areas of Focus:
  • VAT Technical Training & Education

  • VAT Appeals & Tribunal Representation

  • Practical VAT Advice for Small Businesses

  • Tax Writing & Technical Publications