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Jan 23
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The Tax Factor – Episode 109 – AI, VAT &...

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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 back in the spotlight and what the ruling could mean for future tax compliance, dispute resolution, and the use of technology in tax investigations. Next, they break down the Kog vs HMRC VAT case, explaining the key points and the wider implications for businesses navigating complex VAT rules.

Rounding off the episode, they discuss the Tom Goldstein trial, centred on the failure to declare $26 million in poker winnings, and the broader tax issues around gambling, income reporting, and enforcement.

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