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Michael Lewis

Partner, US/UK Cross Border Tax Services, EY Private Client Services Limited

Provides complex tax planning and compliance advice to international ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Passionate about cycling. Enjoys spending time with family and travelling.

Michael has over 23 years of experience in advising on US and UK private client tax issues.

He provides advice across a broad spectrum of areas including: US and UK interaction on personal income, capital and social security taxes, US gift and estate taxes, UK inheritance tax, and tax-efficient charitable planning. He also has a keen interest in the taxation regarding divorce cases.

Michael is a qualified Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) and a US Enrolled Agent (EA). Michael won Accountant of the Year in Citywealth’s Magic Circle 2021 Awards.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Politics from University of Warwick.

How Michael is building a better working world

Michael has a passion for philanthropy, in terms of personal fund raising via sponsored cycle events, through to his focus on pushing for a reform of the tax system to help develop a bigger culture of giving in the UK. Michael is an avid supporter of donor-advised funds, and speaks regularly on their tax benefits, and how they help energise family gifting. He believes strongly that the tax system should be reformed to encourage more innovative gifting arrangements.

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