Howard, who is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (FCA) and a Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA), brings more than 25 years’ tax and accountancy expertise to his new role, which will include tax planning and business development within Wilder Coe LLP’s tax department.

His experience includes working for accountancy firms BDO Stoy Hayward and Numerica and running his own thriving practice in Mill Hill, London, for many years. He has also lectured and written on tax issues.

Howard said: “This new role will allow me to concentrate on strategic tax planning using my specialist knowledge and experience to benefit Wilder Coe LLP clients.

“There is an increasing demand for tax services - for example, rising property prices mean that more and more people are likely to be facing large inheritance tax bills. It is always a wise move to seek professional tax planning advice on steps to reduce tax liabilities.”

Mark Saunders, partner at Wilder Coe LLP, said: “We are delighted to welcome Howard to Wilder Coe LLP. His experience and expertise in all aspects of tax will be a real asset to the firm and our clients.”

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