BRave Business and The Tax Factor

This week John Bull and Malli Kini look at the latest tax stories making headlines and it’s clearly not been a great week for some. Former Liverpool star and Sky Sports pundit Phil Thompson has more to worry about than his Club’s recent cup exits, as he’s just lost his IR35 appeal, leaving him with a hefty £300,000 tax bill. Across the pond, the US tax scene is heating up, with the Administration planning to slash the IRS workforce by 20% by mid-May, while one of President Trump’s ambitious goals is to eliminate taxes altogether for those earning under $150,000. Meanwhile, Uber’s Supreme Court appeal in July could drive up private taxi fares by 20% if VAT comes into play, so enjoy your cheap rides while you can. And finally, with the Spring Statement just around the corner, John and Malli are crossing their fingers for a quiet one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s episode we take a look at the topic of rapid scale up businesses. What are some of the drivers to quickly grow a business and the key challenges to doing so? And what part do investment, cash flow, talent, customer service and brand have to play in that rapid growth story? Joining Declan to debate all of this are Blick Rothenberg Partner Stephanie Levin, with our guests Aidan Rushby Founder, and CEO of car finance business Carmoola, and Mike Williams, co-founder of Jamaican patty manufacturer Flakebake.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s Tax Factor, Ele Theohari and Tomm Adams look at a recent VAT tribunal case - are hair transplants a medical necessity or just cosmetic? Meanwhile, HMRC is under fire again. While they’ve launched a dedicated service to clear long-standing PAYE and Self-Assessment queries, MPs are questioning their leadership structure and fairness in customer service. Plus, we break down the latest IR35 data post-2021 reforms, changes to Beneficial Loan Arrangement rates, and the case of a tax evader who admitted he’d been “a silly boy” and has been handed an £850k civil recovery order.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Tax Factor, Ele Theochari and Rehana Earle discuss the latest consultation on Agricultural and Business Property Relief and look at potential implications for farm businesses. They also review proposed changes to cash ISAs and consider whether the Chancellor will align with the needs of everyday savers. And with HMRC testing AI voice authentication, could this be the end of passwords and security questions?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Roger Holman and Neil Insull look at the record tax receipts in January. Looking forward to the Spring Budget Statement there are some big decisions about where to find more money. Perhaps controversially, Roger and Neil think Rachel Reeves should look at Fuel Duty and the late filing penalties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Tax Factor, Nimesh Shah is joined by US tax expert Michael Holland to break down Trump’s latest blunder on VAT; has someone got the wrong end of the tax stick? Meanwhile, Elon Musk is diving into IRS tax data, but Michael warns it might not be the goldmine he expects. And with the cost of running the UK tax system soaring, will HMRC find those elusive efficiencies or are we all in for an even bigger tax bill?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Tax Factor, Nimesh Shah and Ola Adigun dive into the latest tax twists and surprises. Stats released by HMRC show year-end Self-Assessment filings have dropped unexpectedly, despite more people being expected to file. Meanwhile a High-Income Child Benefit Charge case saw HMRC send in the bailiffs over £1,000, Trump’s tariff flip-flopping raises questions, and Ola unpacks a major tribunal ruling on the Tour Operators’ Margin Scheme (TOMS) that shakes up VAT for accommodation resellers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Tax Factor, Nimesh Shah and Heather Self explore potential updates to non-dom tax rules, the fluctuating figures in wealth tax discussions, and a new loan charge review aimed at resolving the long-running controversy. They also examine a recent High Court case in which American actor Mercer Boffey unsuccessfully argued that his Richmond home was exempt from Council Tax. With the self-assessment deadline upon us, Nimesh and Heather share last-minute filing tips and highlight the latest HMRC scams to watch out for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s episode, Robert Salter and Gabby Donald look at the major tax developments making headlines. They discuss the Trump administration’s executive order to withdraw the US from the OECD’s Global Minimum Tax (GMT) deal and ask: does this signal the demise of the GMT initiative? While closer to home, the Public Accounts Committee has accused HMRC of providing subpar service and eroding public confidence in the UK tax system. They also explore the case of a Norwegian company facing a 10-year National Insurance bill and the lessons learnt. And Gabby shares why we’re not out of the woods yet when it comes to more tedious food VAT tribunals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we take a look at the topic of the Founder’s Mindset. How can founders become effective leaders, no matter what stage they are at on their business journey? How can leaders develop a founder’s mindset to scale or evolve their business? And what challenges might they face, and lessons might they learn, along the way? Joining Declan to debate all of this are Blick Rothenberg Partner Malli Kini, with our guests Miniclip Founder and President Rob Small, and Simon Court, Founder & Chairman of Value Partnership and author of Founder’s Legacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.