Taxing the spotlight

This episode looks behind the glamour of the Tour de France and explains how professional cyclists navigate tax rules across multiple countries.  Pete Hackleton sits down with James Taylor to unpack what professional road cyclists really have to manage off the bike, from pay structures and sponsorship deals to the practical realities of global tax compliance. We talk through the earning landscape,...

A football transfer is more than a new contract or a move between clubs—it can completely reshape a player’s UK tax position, often with unexpected consequences. In this episode, Ross Tracy and Nick Hall join host Pete Hackleton to explore the key tax risks facing footballers and agents when moving into or out of the UK. They discuss cross-border complexities, from double tax treaties to sponsorsh...

The UK’s shift to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is no longer a distant headline; it’s a fixed deadline that will change how affected people and landlords keep records, file, and plan. We bring clarity to this complex rollout, explaining what MTD requires, who’s in scope, and how to avoid the penalties that will catch late filers off guard.   We walk through the timeline: mandatory adoption for...

The UK remains a top destination for film and TV production, thanks to attractive incentives, but navigating the tax landscape can be complex for both studios and individuals. In our latest podcast episode, Pete Hackleton and Kathy Johnson explore the unique tax challenges faced by the film and TV industry, from major studios and production companies to the cast and crew who bring stories to life....

In this episode, Pete Hackleton is joined by Kathy Johnson and KJ Singh to explore the tax planning and compliance challenges facing artists and bands. As experts in this field, they explore: The key tax and practical areas to be wary of if you’re a UK-based artist/band. The issues that can crop-up for non-dom musicians and how we help these clients. Our top tips to successfully navigate the vario...

Navigating the complex world of tax is one of the greatest challenges facing professional tennis players today. Beyond the physical demands of competing at the highest level, these athletes must manage a labyrinth of tax obligations spanning multiple continents, all while constantly on the move. Tennis professionals maintain an almost entirely nomadic lifestyle, rarely spending more than a few wee...

We explore the world of motorsport tax with Pete Hackleton, Partner and Head of our Sports & Entertainment Group and also James Taylor, a Director who specialises in working with our motorsport clients. This episode uncovers the complex international challenges racing drivers face and the many tax considerations they must navigate. From establishing the right business structures to deciding wh...

Welcome to Taxing the Spotlight, the podcast that shines a light on the complex world of tax for those in the world of sports and entertainment. In our inaugural episode, host Pete Hackleton, (and head of the Sports and Entertainment team at Saffery), is joined by Dave Lloyd, a tax senior manager who specialises in football matters, to explore the world of football agent fees and consider the pote...