The Tax Factor – Episode 123 - Remote Working, Zack Polanski’s Tax Troubles & Mega Marshmallows

About this episode

The episode discusses global tax implications of remote working, tax issues related to living arrangements, and a VAT case involving mega marshmallows.

Debutants David Livitt and Joe Lankester join us for the latest episode of The Tax Factor, exploring a mix of global policy updates, unusual living arrangements and a standout VAT tribunal case. The episode begins with new OECD guidance on global remote working, looking at how businesses can manage the tax risks of employees working across borders and why permanent establishment remains a key concern for internationally mobile workforces. David and Joe also discuss reports surrounding Green Party deputy leader Zack Polanski and questions over whether the correct council tax was being paid on his houseboat in East London. They explore how “sole or main residence” rules can create unexpected tax issues in modern living arrangements. The episode concludes with a look at the latest VAT case involving mega marshmallows, and what it reveals about the challenges of classifying modern products within traditional tax rules. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guests: David Livitt, Joe Lankester

Topics covered

• remote working
• tax risks
• permanent establishment
• council tax
• sole residence rules
• VAT tribunal case
• modern living arrangements

Keywords

• remote working
• tax risks
• Zack Polanski
• council tax
• VAT
• OECD
• mega marshmallows

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Green Party, OECD

Products: mega marshmallows

Places: East London

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