When it comes to personal taxation, all our private clients have their own unique circumstances. We take time to understand these and deliver the support you need to give you peace of mind.

Johnston Carmichael provides tax advice to more than 13,000 clients who rely on us to handle their personal affairs and help them navigate an area subject to complex and constantly changing regulations.

Led by Alexandra Docherty, our experts can assist you across all the key issues whether that’s help with capital tax planning, independent wealth management, tax compliance or succession planning.

We have strong relationships with the tax authorities and our team can handle all tax investigation enquiries on your behalf including personal returns through to detailed investigations into business accounts and VAT records.

Our size means that, if required, we can draw from other areas of expertise which will benefit you including Johnston Carmichael Wealth, a fully independent firm of Chartered Financial Planners.

For clients looking to expand their business overseas or needing advice on international law, we can assist your global ambitions via our membership of Moore Global which provides access to support in over 110 countries.

Making Tax Digital

With the Government pursuing plans to ‘Make Tax Digital’ by the year 2020, the Tax team at Johnston Carmichael are keeping a close eye on digital tax developments and will provide you with regular updates on HMRC’s digital agenda. Visit our dedicated Making Tax Digital page to find out more.

Publications & Insight

The team has created a series of publications in response to economic changes and updates. Please click on the links below to find out more.

Visit our dedicated Budget page. 

Visit our Insights page.


Alexandra Docherty

Partner and Head of Private Client Tax

Alexandra Docherty

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Our Corporate Tax team

Our globally experienced team have the expertise to deliver the tax advice you need.

Our Corporate Tax team is comprised of specialists with the expertise to deliver the right support whether you are launching your business, aiming for additional growth or planning a sale, acquisition or reorganisation.

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