The tax company people are happy to hear from.
That brown envelope being posted through your door can feel stressful and overwhelming. You’re met with jargon you don’t understand, phone line queues that are hours long, and that feeling in your stomach where you just don’t really know what to do.
That’s where we come in – your go-to tax specialists.
Since launching the business in 2021, we have been dedicated tax specialists committed to alleviating your worries and providing you with peace of mind. Whether you’re embroiled in tax disputes, navigating through tax tribunals, or facing rigorous tax investigations, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Our number one objective is to transform what might feel like an overwhelming ordeal into a situation that is both manageable and controlled. Here’s everything you need to know about NHD Tax Solutions.
Team Members
What is your favourite part of your role?
All of it – there’s so much variety. But my absolute favourite part of the job is when we know that NHD has made a real difference to someone’s life, when a great result is achieved.
What’s a fun fact about you?
I have quite a selection of footwear. I won’t go into too much detail on how many pairs exactly though, in case my husband reads this!
Andrew Payne
Head of Indirect Tax
Who are you and what is your role at NHD?
I have worked in VAT since 1989, initially for HM Customs & Excise and then for HM Revenue & Customs, I started out as a visiting officer before moving on to various types of investigation work before becoming the Training Manager for the Yorkshire area. I then had a spell as HM Inspector of Taxes before returning to VAT as an assurance officer, dealing with larger businesses. My final role in HMRC was within iTAPE dealing with Partial Exemption, Tax Avoidance and complex VAT liability issues. This was predominantly in the Banking and Finance sector but also included Education and Construction and providing technical support to other teams including the Fraud Investigation Service. At NHD Tax Solutions my role as Head of Indirect Tax is mainly helping businesses who are involved in indirect tax disputes with HMRC, although we have also assisted clients with Border Force enquiries and seizures of goods.
What is your favourite part of your role?
My favourite part of my current job is finding solutions to difficult tax issues.
What’s a fun fact about you?
I play the Guitar badly!
Who are you and what is your role at NHD?
I am a tax disputes consultant, currently progressing through professional exams to attain my CTA qualification. I come from a tax background, having worked with Nick in a previous role in tax investigations. I then spent a year in a traditional practice working in corporation tax doing compliance activities before rejoining Nick at NHD.
What is your favourite part of your role?
My favourite part of this role is the fact that we are helping individuals resolving difficult situations. Our goal is to take the burden away from our clients and the relief and peace of mind we give them when cases are closed or settled is why I enjoy working in tax investigations.
What’s a fun fact about you?
I have a very mixed background, with my dad being Indian living in England and my mum being Moroccan growing up in France. As you can imagine, our dinner table has a broad range of foods, from biryani to fish and chips to cous cous to baguettes.
Who are you and what is your role at NHD?
I’m Nick and I’m the founder and Managing Director of NHD Tax Solutions.
What is your favourite part of your role?
Nothing in my very long career in taxation has given me greater satisfaction than watching our team develop, grow and work together to deliver outstanding results for our clients. They are an exceptional bunch of people and I feel lucky to work with them.
What’s a fun fact about you?
I have been a semi professional musician, songwriter & performer for longer than I have worked in tax! My band once represented Cornwall in the Pan Celtic Song Contest (a bit like Eurovision for the 6 Celtic nations) and I had to sing a song in the Cornish language – which had been taught to me phonetically. That was interesting!
Who are you and what is your role at NHD?
I am Sarah and I am a Partner at NHD Tax Solutions. My role is to grow and develop the business, support and mentor our team and provide strategic input on our tax dispute assignments.
What is your favourite part of your role?
My favourite part of my role is spending time with people – my team, contacts I have got to know well over the years, new contacts and of course clients and potential clients. Being approachable, sociable and empathetic can get you a long way in this specialist area of taxation.
What’s a fun fact about you?
I learnt Italian as an adult in my late twenties and enjoyed many short, solo trips travelling around the country before meeting my future Italian husband in Manchester. Not only did I give a speech at my own wedding I delivered it in Italian for my new in laws who do not speak English and my husband, and I have raised our two children bilingual meaning they can video call their Nonna and speak easily with her anytime they wish.
Hazel Powell
Office Manager
Who are you and what is your role at NHD?
I have recently joined the NHD Team, however I have been working alongside them for approximately two years prior to joining, in my role as Business Centre Manager at their previous premises. My previous roles have included PA at Executive Level, Governance Support to the Board of Trustees/Directors, Office Management and Building/Facilities Management including HR/Policy/Procedure responsibilities.
What is your favourite part of your role?
My favourite part of the role is helping to support the team in their challenging but rewarding work.
What’s a fun fact about you?
I’m married to a musician, but I’m Tone Deaf! Opposites really do attract!
Who are you and what is your role at NHD?
I am a tax disputes consultant here at NHD Tax Solutions. I left HMRC in 2021 having spent over 5 years as the VAT Compliance Officer specialising in the NHS and Government Departments. I have worked in a variety of tax disputes and VAT advisory roles, which puts me in a unique position when assisting clients.
What is your favourite part of your role?
I have experience in a variety of both VAT and non-VAT related tax disputes along with assisting clients with managing HMRC and their Debt Management Teams.
Our Story
Having reached the age of 60, and worked in tax for over 40 years, Nick had a decision to make. He could retire and live a peaceful life, or he could launch into his next project.
Anyone who knows Nick knows that retirement was never an option!
So instead, he decided to create the firm he would have liked to have been employed in when first starting his career. Only weeks later, Nick hit the road with his laptop in one hand, and mobile phone in the other.
Fast forward to now, and Nick has a fully-fledged team of experts behind him. Nick is building a company known for its quality expertise in tax and its care for both clients and the team.
Our mantra: when we look after our people, we look after our clients even better.
Want to know more about NHD Tax Solutions? Get in touch today.
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