Team - Kelly Fern

Kelly Fern

Kelly Fern

Director, Tax

Kelly Fern is a Director in Gravita’s Tax team, with a strong background in advising owner-managed businesses on a wide range of tax matters. She qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2018 and subsequently specialised in tax, becoming a Chartered Tax Adviser and member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation in 2022.

Kelly’s expertise spans capital taxes, corporation tax, and personal tax, with a particular focus on providing strategic, tailored advice to business owners. She is also experienced in managing complex interactions with HMRC and supports clients on a variety of general tax matters. Her up-to-date technical knowledge and practical approach enable her to deliver clear, commercial solutions in an ever-evolving tax landscape.

Kelly possesses in-depth expertise in the NHS Pension Scheme, particularly in relation to the complexities introduced by the McCloud remedy. She has successfully guided clients through the intricate processes of tax reporting and pension recalculations. In addition, she provides tailored advice on a wide range of personal pension matters, offering comprehensive support to clients navigating the broader landscape of retirement planning and this is often delivered in conjunction with Inheritance Tax planning.

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Insights written by Kelly Fern

Government announces major increase to agricultural and business property relief thresholds to £2.5 million

23rd December 2025
Written by: Kelly Fern
Perhaps an early Christmas present to business owners and farmers alike. As announced today (23rd December 2025), the government has confirmed a significant change to the inheritance tax treatment of agricultural and business assets, following widespread feedback...
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How does salary sacrifice work and what will change from April 2029

15th December 2025
Written by: Kelly Fern
Under a salary sacrifice arrangement, an employee agrees to forgo part of their salary in exchange for an equivalent pension contribution paid directly by their employer. Talk to us What are the benefits of using salary sacrifice...
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Salary sacrifice and pensions may be under review in the Autumn Budget 2025

10th November 2025
Written by: Kelly Fern
The government’s reported proposal to cap the tax advantages of salary sacrifice pension schemes in the Autumn 2025 Budget has sparked concern among employers and employees alike. For many, salary sacrifice arrangements are a cornerstone...
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Will the 2025 Autumn Budget make Family Investment Companies even more fashionable?

27th October 2025
Written by: Kelly Fern
Family Investment Companies (FICs) have been in fashion for several years now, and when structured correctly, they offer a flexible and tax-efficient alternative to traditional trusts when it comes to succession planning. With a FIC,...
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