BRave Business and The Tax Factor

This week the Tax Factor is presented by Partners Rob Goodley and Matt Crawford.   While the ‘one to many’ letters sent by HMRC can seem speculative, Rob and Matt warn that they should not be ignored. They then look at a Court of Appeal case that HMRC have lost three times, but HMRC believes is a point of principal on tax avoidance – will they go for a fourth appeal and, if not, what does this mea...

This week Blick Rothenberg CEO Nimesh Shah is in the host’s chair talking with Tax Director Robert Salter. In today’s episode they look at the latest ruling in a Child Benefit tribunal ruling, HMRC’s recent activities in Indonesia which resulted in a tax fraudster being caught, and how IR35 is really due a review. Nimesh and Robert also look at the state of the Government coffers; as annual tax re...

In this episode we look at some of the barriers faced by black entrepreneurs and how they overcome them. We’ll also take a look at unconscious bias, and the importance of representation and diversity in the business world. Joining Declan Curry to discuss this weighty issue and share their stories are Blick Rothenberg Partner Ed Rieu, and our guests Bola Yusuff, founder of International Tax Search,...

This week Heather is joined again by Tax Director Robert Salter as they try to unravel when a biscuit is subject to VAT or not (apparently it’s all down to where the chocolate is!) Heather and Robert also take an early look at the possible consequences of the Supreme court ruling on HMRC v Vermilion Holdings Ltd and the potential far-reaching consequences on employment related securities. See omny...

This week on The Tax Factor Blick Rothenberg CEO Nimesh Shah is joined by Global Mobility enthusiast and Blick Rothenberg Partner Rehana Earle. They discuss Liz Truss, and Trussonomics, with the announcement that she is to publish her own “Growth Budget” in November just a week before the actual Budget and a pet topic of the Tax factor the High-Income Child Benefit Charge although not a pet we are...

Partner Rob Goodley joins Heather this week as they review the Labour Party Conference and ask if we learned anything new about their tax policy and strategy approaching the next election. There’s been a lot of coverage in social media of an aggressive landlord tax scheme which HMRC have issued a spotlight note on – Heather suggests if something sounds too good, be cautious. See omnystudio.com/lis...

This week Heather is joined by Tax Director Robert Salter. While the Chancellor says there’s no room for tax cuts at the moment, fiscal drag is creating bumper takes for HMRC. Might we see some kind of tax cuts before the next General Election? They also look at Labour’s plans for VAT on Private Schooling and discuss potential unexpected consequences of what might qualify as ‘private education’. T...

This week on the Tax Factor Heather Self is joined by Blick Rothenberg CEO Nimesh Shah. The hot topic this week is Inheritance Tax, with the media reporting that it is potentially going to be abolished by Rishi Sunak. Both Heather and Nimesh unsurprisingly have their own views on whether that should happen and what it would mean. They then review the recent Bluecrest Tax Tribunal Upper Tier ruling...

Blick Rothenberg CEO Nimesh Shah is joined this week by Tax Investigations and Employment Taxes Specialist Partner Matt Crawford. One year on they look back at the Mini-Budget and the following reversals of....pretty much everything, but were some of those policies, on reflection, actually good ideas? Another property tax case has caught our attention with HMRC disagreeing with a tax payer over a...

This week Private Client Partner Neil Lancaster joins Heather as they discuss the future options for managing state pension increases. Neil also highlights the potential bigger elephant in the room – how are pensions going to be paid for in the long term? They also review recent cases involving the Child Benefit charge which was intended to be a simple pay out for low earning families but can be a...

Heather is joined again this week by Blick Rothenberg CEO Nimesh Shah as they look forward to not so much the “Autumn Statement” as the “Winter Statement” and wonder if the lifetime allowance will be reinstated and the problems that that might cause. They also discuss the reopening of the HMRC phonelines after it’s summer closure and hope people have a better experience trying to get through than...

CEO Nimesh Shah joins Heather this week as Labour Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves gave some insight into Labour’s future tax plans. They also look at the chill that the freezing of allowances is causing taxpayers and why it’s a popular choice by successive Chancellors and the ongoing headache of VAT inconsistences as tax on pants makes the headlines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

This week on The Tax Factor Heather is joined by one of the country’s leading experts on Stamp Duty and Property Tax, Blick Rothenberg Partner Sean Randall, so it’s no surprise that we’re talking about property. We’ll take a look at what can go wrong on Stamp Duty, how to make sure you’re not a victim of overzealous selling schemes that don’t work, and how to make sure you get proper advice. See o...

This week Nimesh Shah and Rob Goodley discuss the perils of poor Stamp Duty Land Tax advice See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Partner Rob Goodley joins Heather Self to talk about Inheritance Tax. It’s a topic which has recently been in the headlines again as the Conservatives consider its future, but what are the rules and potential pitfalls? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tax Factor is a new weekly podcast series from Blick Rothenberg. Each week members of our team will be looking at the news and updates in the world of tax and providing analysis of what it might mean for you or your business. We’ll also be looking at some of the longer-term issues and challenges such as Child Allowances, non-dom tax, Inheritance Tax and even HMRC itself. Joining Heather Self f...

In this episode, Declan has a frank and honest conversation with guests Phil Ives from Bean Partners and Rob Begg, an awareness and alignment coach, on the topic of entrepreneur’s mental health. Both share their own raw, personal experiences, as well as their tips on how other entrepreneurs and owner managers can recognise the warning signs earlier. Blick Rothenberg CEO Nimesh Shah also shares his...

In this episode we take a look at the key considerations for establishing a UK business. What are the challenges for launching a new product or service in the UK and how do you grow and scale a brand? Joining Declan to discuss this topic are Blick Rothenberg’s International Business Senior Manager Melissa Thomas and our guests Angela Crouch from Nectar Sleep and Lisa Robinson from Companiions.   S...

This year marks the 50th year of the UK-China full diplomatic relationship. China is the great economic success story of the last 30 years. It is a huge market for UK businesses in everything from technology to luxury food products. However, it can be a challenging market to enter. As a result, many British entrepreneurs are looking to build relationships with Chinese businesses newly established...

Diversity and Inclusion are topics constantly being discussed across different business sectors, but how do you ensure it’s more than just talk? How can a clear diversity and inclusion strategy help entrepreneurial businesses? And what are the steps that should be taken early on in a business’ growth to ensure D&I is ingrained in their DNA? Joining the discussion from Blick Rothenb...

Hybrid working has been a key outcome for many businesses following the global pandemic, but are you prepared for the four TRAPs? In this episode we discuss the issues businesses are facing, and how to overcome them. Joining in the conversation from Blick Rothenberg is Mark Abbs, partner and head of the Global Mobility team and Alan Tam, Global Mobility Partner. Our guest is Harvey Perkins, direct...

In episode 2 of the series, we look at the key drivers of demand across the commercial property sector, what businesses are planning to do with their workspaces, how they can potentially take advantage of tax incentives for office refits, and what the office of the future looks like. Joining in the conversation from Blick Rothenberg is Heather Powell, Head of Property & Construction...

In today’s episode we consider the key considerations for if and when to sell your business, including knowing your population of potential buyers and the number you are willing to sell for, as well as the key tax and legal considerations. And joining me today to discuss all of this is Blick Rothenberg’s Corporate Tax Partner Rob Goodley and our guest Phil Ives from Bean Partners, who is himself a...

This is the second of two episodes that focus on the key considerations for an owner-managed business during its life cycle, from start-up through to maturity and finally sale and succession. In part two, we focus on the growth and sale of a business. Joining us for this debate are Blick Rothenberg’s Corporate Tax Partner Rob Goodley and Audit Partner Darsh Shah, with guest David Rai, co-founder o...

This is the first of two episodes that focus on the key considerations for an owner-managed business during its life cycle, from start-up through to maturity and finally sale and succession. In part one, we focus on the start-up and financing phase of a business. Joining us for this debate are Blick Rothenberg’s UK Outsourcing Partner Stephanie Levin and our guest Rob Caplan, co-founder of First W...