BRave Business and The Tax Factor

This week on The Tax Factor, Stefanie Tremain and Paul Haywood-Schiefer begin with a roundup of the top tax stories making headlines, before turning to a case involving an MP’s tax affairs. Paul looks at how Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) rules operate in practice and highlights the importance of correctly reporting and taxing distributions.
Stefanie then revisits the government’s latest efforts to support the UK tech sector, including initiatives designed to attract global talent and encourage investment into high-growth businesses. The conversation considers how effective these measures may be in strengthening the UK’s position as a hub for innovation.
Finally, the episode takes a step back in time, exploring historical tax developments and how the overall tax burden has evolved. From “taxes on knowledge” to Tax Freedom Day, Stefanie and Paul reflect on how past and present policies continue to shape the tax landscape.
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This week on The Tax Factor, Suzanne Briggs and Heather Powell begin with a roundup of the top tax stories making headlines before moving into a discussion of several key property tax cases. These include a VAT dispute involving a nursery development and an SDLT case considering whether a property with extensive grounds could qualify for mixed-use treatment.
The episode also looks at a main residence relief case where HMRC challenged the taxpayer’s position, but the tribunal ultimately found in their favour. The discussion highlights how fact-specific these cases are and how small details can make a significant difference to the outcome.
Finally, Suzanne and Heather turn to the wider theme of increasing tax complexity, covering developments such as Making Tax Digital, landlord reporting requirements and broader proposals that could add further compliance obligations for taxpayers and businesses.
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This week on The Tax Factor, CEO Nimesh Shah and Director Robert Salter mark the start of the new tax year with a look at the key headlines shaping the landscape. They share practical reflections and resolutions for taxpayers, businesses and advisers, setting the tone for the year ahead.
Nimesh and Robert then revisit the VAT case involving marshmallows, unpacking the technical arguments and what the outcome could mean for VAT classification more broadly.
They also explore the story of former Premier League footballer Samir Nasri, who was caught out through Deliveroo orders. Packed with insight and practical takeaways, this extended episode marks a strong return for The Tax Factor following the Easter break.
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This week on The Tax Factor, Stefanie Tremain and Tomm Adams cover the key tax stories making headlines. Pensions expert Tomm begins by looking at the proposed £2,000 cap for salary sacrifice pensions, discussing the potential impact on savers, employers, and long-term retirement planning.
The episode then turns to the proposed tourism tax in Liverpool, with Stefanie explaining why it’s being considered, how it might be implemented, and the potential effects on local businesses and visitors.
Finally, Tomm and Stefanie analyse the Chancellor’s £2.5 billion investment in AI and quantum computing, breaking down the tax incentives and examining the wider impact on innovation, research, and the UK economy. This is the last episode before the Easter break - The Tax Factor returns on 10 April with more insight and analysis on the latest tax developments.
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This week on The Tax Factor, John Bull and Annie Hughes discuss a wide range of tax developments, starting with HMRC’s Tax Confident campaign. They explore what the initiative is designed to achieve and how it fits into HMRC’s broader strategy around compliance, engagement and taxpayer behaviour.
The episode also revisits the Tom Goldstein case, following the recent jury verdict in a story previously covered on the podcast. John explains what the outcome means and why the case has attracted such significant attention.
They also analyse the “Charge My Street” v HMRC decision on the VAT treatment of electric vehicle charging points, before turning to the upcoming FIFA World Cup in North America and the various tax scenarios that arise when major sporting events span multiple jurisdictions.
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