Matthew Oldfield

Director, Tax

Matthew Oldfield is a Director in Gravita’s Tax team, with a strong background in advising both individuals and owner-managed businesses on a wide range of tax matters. He has 20 years of experiencing, beginning his career with HMRC where he spent over a decade gaining extensive insight into the tax system before moving into practice in 2014.

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

As Director of Private Client Tax, Matt works closely with business owners, landlords and high-net-worth individuals, providing clear and commercially focused advice. He is known for his ability to simplify complex tax issues and deliver practical, tailored solutions that support clients’ long-term goals. He has successfully guided clients through the intricate processes of tax reporting and pension recalculations. In addition, he 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.

Services

Private client

Sectors

Professional and Business Services

Locations

Using trusts to support tax planning, and to manage complex family dynamics when considering succession

3rd December 2025
Written by: Michaela Lamb
Trusts were once seen as the purview of the ultra-wealthy, but in recent years, the benefits of using a trust have become increasingly relevant for even those who consider themselves only to have relatively modest...
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Budget 2025: Employment taxes

27th November 2025
 
Salary Sacrifice pensions The government will charge employer and employee National Insurance (NI) on pension contributions above £2,000 per annum made via salary sacrifice. This will take effect from 6th April 2029. In a salary...
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Budget 2025: Savings and investments

27th November 2025
 
ISAs The annual ISA limit of £20,000 remains unchanged, but the way in which you can save is not. From April 2027, the cash ISA limit will be cut from £20,000 to £12,000 (unless you...
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Budget 2025: Property taxes

27th November 2025
 
Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings – out of time claims for relief From Royal Assent to the Finance Bill, the law will be changed so that claims for relief from ATED will be able to...
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Budget 2025: Income Tax

27th November 2025
 
Winter Fuel Payments From April 2026, pensioners whose total income is over £35,000 will have their Winter Fuel Payment (or pension age winter heating payment) clawed back via PAYE at a rate of roughly £17...
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Budget 2025: Transport

27th November 2025
 
Fuel Duty: 2026-27 main rates The temporary 5p duty cut will be extended for a further five months to September 2026, and then reversed by 1p on 1st September 2026, 2p on 1st December 2026...
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