The Tax Factor – Episode 114 – Sporting Exemptions, Wealth Tax & Zero-Hour Contracts

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 majo…

The Tax Factor – Episode 113 – Hair Loss Treatment, Financial Abuse & Loan Charges

This week on The Tax Factor, Malli Kini and Neil Insull begin with a roundup of the Top 3 tax stories making headlines, setting the scene for a wide-ranging and thought-provoking episode. They then turn to the Mark Glen vs HMRC case, examining the tax treatment of female hair loss businesses and t…

The Tax Factor – Episode 112 – Making Tax Digital Part Two

In part two of our Making Tax Digital mini-series, Heather Self is joined by Jonathan Athow, Director General, Customer Strategy and Tax Design at HMRC, for a special Q&A episode. This conversation offers listeners the opportunity to hear directly from HMRC on one of the most significant changes to…

The Tax Factor – Episode 111 – Making Tax Digital Part One

This week on The Tax Factor, Stephanie Levin makes her first appearance alongside Suzanne Briggs to kick off the Making Tax Digital (MTD) mini-series. They start with a roundup of the top tax headlines, including the story of the UK’s top taxpayers, which includes some of the biggest celebrities… …

The Tax Factor – Episode 110 - Rulings, Returns & Regional Tax Rules

This week on The Tax Factor, Robert Salter and Sarah Stenton begin with a roundup of the Top 3 tax stories making headlines which includes a key government U-turn… Sarah and Robert begin by sharing timely insights on Self-Assessment tax returns, including HMRC receiving a big pay day, common pitfa…

The Tax Factor – Episode 109 – AI, VAT & High Stakes Tax Tales

This week on The Tax Factor, Heather Powell and John Bull kick things off with a roundup of the top 3 tax stories making headlines. They provide clear, practical commentary on the most important developments in the tax world this week. They then turn to the Elden vs HMRC case, looking at why AI is…

The Tax Factor – Episode 108 - Tractors, Hotels and Self-Assessment Scams

The Tax Factor returns for its first episode of 2026, with Paul Noble and Neil Insull kicking off the year by discussing some of the most significant tax developments already shaping the months ahead. They begin with the recent Inheritance Tax U-turn on Business Property Relief (BPR) and Agricultur…

The Tax Factor – Episode 107 - Advanced Clearance Schemes, VAT Chickens and a Christmas Pun or Two

This week’s Tax Factor is a festive special, with Ele Theochari and Neil Insull bringing seasonal cheer and tax insight to the podcast. They first look at the Morrisons VAT case involving chickens, unwrapping what the decision means for retailers and why food VAT remains a tricky item on HMRC’s Chr…

The Tax Factor – Episode 106 - Jaffa Cakes, Films & Christmas Conundrums

This week on The Tax Factor, Robert Salter and Suzanne Briggs dive into one of the UK’s most famous VAT debates: the long-running question of whether Jaffa Cakes are truly cakes or biscuits. They go over the case, the reasoning behind the ruling, and why this seemingly light-hearted issue still has…

The Tax Factor – Episode 105 - Rock Bands, Reporting Rules, And Cross-Border Tax Twists

This week, Michael Holland and Annie Hughes take listeners across the Atlantic, discussing the top tax stories making headlines before diving into a US-focused episode. They look at Biffy Clyro’s recent tour changes and the tax considerations behind the scenes. Michael and Annie also break down th…