BRave Business and The Tax Factor

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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This week on The Tax Factor, Paul Haywood-Schiefer and Tom Goddard begin with a roundup of the Top 3 tax stories making headlines, before turning their attention to the key developments shaping the tax landscape this week.
Attention turned to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, where Tom outlines the key takeaways from what ultimately proved to be more of a financial update than a platform for new tax measures. With no tax changes announced, they discuss what this absence of policy tweaks means for taxpayers and advisers.
To round things up Paul gives insight on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and explores the potential tax implications that could arise from global instability - from economic pressures and government spending to the broader effects on international tax policy.
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This week on The Tax Factor, Paul Noble and Sarah Stenton kick things off with a roundup of the Top 3 tax stories making headlines, setting the scene for a discussion of some of the most talked-about developments in tax this week.
Paul and Sarah begin with discussing Income Tax exemptions for major sporting events, including the Winter Olympics and the forthcoming Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, explaining why these exemptions are introduced and how they operate in practice.
They then examine the Netherlands’ proposed wealth tax, exploring the potential impact of taxing unrealised gains and what it could mean. The conversation also covers the rise in zero-hours contracts, highlighting the tax and policy considerations linked to changes in the UK workforce.
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