This week on The Tax Factor, we have a special episode featuring Max Schofield from Devereux Chambers, a leading indirect tax Barrister and VAT litigator. Max has worked on some of the very VAT cases we’ve discussed on the show, bringing a rare insider perspective to the stories that often make the headlines.

Heather and Max dive into the world of VAT -  the tax everyone pays but few fully understand. From the quirky, headline-grabbing cases to the lessons they reveal about the future of this major revenue-raising tax, Max helps make sense of the complex rules and what they mean for businesses and taxpayers alike.

This week on&nbsp;The Tax Factor,&nbsp;we have a special episode featuring Max Schofield from Devereux Chambers, a leading indirect tax Barrister and VAT litigator. Max has worked on some of the very VAT cases we&rsquo;ve discussed on the show, bringing a rare insider perspective to the stories that often make the headlines.
Heather and Max dive into the world of VAT - &nbsp;the tax everyone pays but few fully understand. From the quirky, headline-grabbing cases to the lessons they reveal about the future of this major revenue-raising tax, Max helps make sense of the complex rules and what they mean for businesses and taxpayers alike.

Brought to you by accounting, tax, audit and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg BRave Business is aimed at entrepreneurial businesses, we focus on providing market updates, practical guidance, timely insights, and professional opinions from industry experts, helping you make informed decisions for your business. The Tax Factor is a weekly podcast with our expert team looking at the news and updates in the world of tax and providing analysis of what it might mean for you.

Brought to you by accounting, tax, audit and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg BRave Business is aimed at entrepreneurial businesses, we focus on providing market updates, practical guidance, timely insights, and professional opinions from industry experts, helping you make informed decisions for your business. The Tax Factor is a weekly podcast with our expert team looking at the news and updates in the world of tax and providing analysis of what it might mean for you.

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Brought to you by accounting, tax, audit and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg BRave Business is aimed at entrepreneurial businesses, we focus on providing market updates, practical guidance, timely insights, and professional opinions from industry experts, helping you make informed decisions for your business. The Tax Factor is a weekly podcast with our expert team looking at the news and updates in
the world of tax and providing analysis of what it might mean for you.

Brought to you by accounting, tax, audit and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg BRave Business is aimed at entrepreneurial businesses, we focus on providing market updates, practical guidance, timely insights, and professional opinions from industry experts, helping you make informed decisions for your business. The Tax Factor is a weekly podcast with our expert team looking at the news and updates in the world of tax and providing analysis of what it might mean for you.

The Tax Factor – Episode 99 – Heather Self talks VAT with Max Schofield

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.

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 &pound;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&rsquo;s being considered, how it might be implemented, and the potential effects on local businesses and visitors.
Finally, Tomm and Stefanie analyse the Chancellor&rsquo;s &pound;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.

  The Tax Factor – Episode 117 – Salary Sacrifice, Tourism Tax & AI Investments

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.

This week on The Tax Factor, John Bull and Annie Hughes discuss a wide range of tax developments, starting with HMRC&rsquo;s Tax Confident campaign. They explore what the initiative is designed to achieve and how it fits into HMRC&rsquo;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 &ldquo;Charge My Street&rdquo; 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.

The Tax Factor – Episode 116 – A Guilty Lawyer, VAT Case & the World Cup

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.

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&rsquo;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.

The Tax Factor – Episode 99 – Heather Self talks VAT with Max Schofield

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