Together, they explore what tax simplification really means and whether it is genuinely achievable within a modern, globalised economy.

Key themes include:

-What simplification actually is

-Why the system is complex

-The role of the OTS -Three routes to simplification

-The importance of tax education

-Whether National Insurance and Income Tax could ever be merged

00:00 Introduction

00:35 What Is the Loan Charge?

09:25 How Loan Schemes Worked

13:49 Why the Government Introduced It

19:26 Where the Loan Charge Went Wrong

23:08 The Human Cost & Financial Impact

28:39 Promoters, HMRC & Responsibility

36:03 Ray’s Recommendations

53:54 Final Verdict: Was This the Best Possible Outcome?

This episode explores why the Commission ultimately recommended against annual wealth taxes, the challenges of implementing a one-off wealth tax, and how the UK's approach to taxing capital compares internationally. They discuss the need for comprehensive reform of capital taxes (CGT, IHT, council tax) rather than piecemeal changes, and why political consensus is essential for sustainable tax policy.

Key insights include:

Key topics include:

-Intro

-Origins of the Wealth Tax Commission

-Historical Attempts and Lessons Learned Exploring Denis Healey’s 1970s wealth tax plans and why early efforts failed.

-The Covid Context and Public Perception

-Defining a Wealth Tax

-Annual vs One-Off Wealth Taxes

-Broader Tax Reform & Capital Taxes Discussion

-The Need for Systemic Reform Challenges

-Fairness and Tax Equity

-Public Perception, Avoidance & Final Reflections

Essential listening for understanding current debates about wealth taxation and capital tax reform in the UK.

🔗 Resources mentioned:

Wealth Tax Commission website: https://www.ukwealth.tax/

Upcoming LSE event with Emma Chamberlain: 1st December: https://www.pumptax.com/events/emma-chamberlain-speaking-at-lse-on-the-wealth-tax-commission-5-years-on/

Warren Mead, CEO of Sumer, shares insights and strategic foresight on 'The Tax Hour'.

Join Nick Wright, Head of Corporate Tax, and Warren Mead, CEO of Sumer, for an insightful conversation on:

• How SMEs can accelerate growth and build resilience in today’s economic climate

• Why having the right tax strategy and advice is critical for long-term success

If you have any questions or need further information, please get in touch. At Jerroms Miller Specialist Tax we offer a wide range of specialist tax advice for all business tax scenarios.

In this episode, Nick Wright, Head of Corporate Tax and Host of ‘The Tax Hour’ is joined by Sharon Cooke, Technical Director at 2020 Innovation. In this episode Sharon and Nick reflect on the announcements that came out of Legislation Day 2025.

On 21 July 2025, the government unveiled draft tax legislation and HMRC launched its new Transformation Roadmap. In this episode, Our Host and Head of Corporate Tax, Nick Wright is joined by 2020 Innovation’s Technical Director, Sharon Cooke to break down the biggest announcements from changes to inheritance tax reliefs and the rollout of Making Tax Digital, to HMRC’s push to become a digital-first tax authority by 2030. Tune in for the key headlines and what they mean for taxpayers, businesses, and advisers.

If you have any questions or need further information, please get in touch. At Jerroms Miller Specialist Tax we offer a wide range of specialist tax advice for all business tax scenarios.

Anti-Avoidance refers to the framework of rules and principles designed to counteract tax arrangements that, while technically legal, are structured primarily to achieve a tax benefit in a way that undermines the intent of tax legislation. These measures, which include both General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR) and Targeted Anti-Avoidance Rules (TAAR), empower tax authorities to disregard or re-characterise transactions that lack genuine commercial substance and are carried out primarily to avoid tax. The objective is to maintain the integrity and fairness of the tax system by preventing abusive practices that exploit legislative gaps or ambiguities.

If you have any questions or need further information, please get in touch. At Jerroms Miller Specialist Tax we offer a wide range of specialist tax advice for all business tax scenarios.

Anti-Avoidance refers to the framework of rules and principles designed to counteract tax arrangements that, while technically legal, are structured primarily to achieve a tax benefit in a way that undermines the intent of tax legislation. These measures, which include both General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR) and Targeted Anti-Avoidance Rules (TAAR), empower tax authorities to disregard or re-characterise transactions that lack genuine commercial substance and are carried out primarily to avoid tax. The objective is to maintain the integrity and fairness of the tax system by preventing abusive practices that exploit legislative gaps or ambiguities.

If you have any questions or need further information, please get in touch. At Jerroms Miller Specialist Tax we offer a wide range of specialist tax advice for all business tax scenarios.

An Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) is a legal structure established by a company’s owners to hold a controlling interest in the business for the benefit of all employees. Introduced under the UK Finance Act 2014, the EOT model is designed to facilitate employee ownership, support long-term business continuity, and provide a tax-efficient succession route for business owners. In this episode, Nick and Douglas dive into Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs), discussing the practical considerations of selling a business to an EOT. They also cover the latest tax requirements and compliance obligations, as well as offering real-world insights from their own experience in practice.

If you have any questions or need further information, please get in touch. At Jerroms Miller Specialist Tax we offer a wide range of specialist tax advice for all business tax scenarios.

Making Tax Digital (MTD) is transforming the way businesses and individuals manage their taxes. It’s a government-led initiative designed to modernise the UK tax system by moving away from paperwork and encouraging the use of digital tools for record-keeping and submissions. Initially focused on VAT-registered businesses, MTD is now expanding to include income tax and, eventually, corporation tax.

If you have any questions or need further information, please get in touch. At Jerroms Miller Specialist Tax we offer a wide range of specialist tax advice for all business tax scenarios.

Nick Wright, Host of The Tax Hour Podcast & Head of Corporate Tax at Jerroms Miller Specialist Tax, welcomes Ray McCann, Consultant, past president of CIOT & and previous assistant director of HMRC, along with Pete Miller, Technical Director at Jerroms Miller Specialist Tax. With a combined 90 years of experience, they provide unparalleled insights into the Transactions in Securities legislation.

In this episode, we examine the First-tier Tribunal's significant decision in Osmond & Allen v HMRC [2024] UKFTT 378 (TC), a case that highlights the rigorous application of the Transactions in Securities (TiS) anti-avoidance rules. The discussion focuses on the taxpayers’ investment in Xercise Ltd through the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and the subsequent share buybacks that prompted HMRC’s intervention.

We analyse the Tribunal’s interpretation of the “main purpose” test, its conclusion that the transactions were primarily motivated by a desire to obtain a tax advantage, and the resulting validation of HMRC’s counteraction notices. The episode also addresses the contested limitation period for HMRC assessments and the Tribunal’s view on the six-year window under section 698(5) of the Income Tax Act 2007. Finally, we consider the broader implications for tax planning and the practical lessons this case offers to investors, advisers, and tax professionals.

We hope you can join us for this informative session.

If you have any questions or need further information, please get in touch. At Jerroms Miller Specialist Tax we offer a wide range of specialist tax advice for all business tax scenarios.

Nick Wright, Host of The Tax Hour Podcast & Director at Jerroms Miller Specialist Tax, welcomes Ray McCann, Consultant, past president of CIOT & and previous assistant director of HMRC, along with Pete Miller, Head of Corporate Tax at Jerroms Miller Specialist Tax. With a combined 90 years of experience, they provide unparalleled insights into the Transactions in Securities legislation.

In the first episode, they explore the evolution of Transactions in Securities legislation, examining modern interpretations and some of the most seminal tax cases of recent decades. They also examine the role of tribunals in ensuring transparency and compliance.

If you have any questions or need further information, please get in touch. We offer a wide range of specialist tax advice for all business tax scenarios.

Michael provides invaluable guidance on structuring and managing employment-related securities, from tax planning to compliance, and offers a clear understanding of how these securities impact both personal and corporate financial strategies.

Tune in to gain expert insights into this often-overlooked area of employment law and tax.

If you have any questions or need further information, please get in touch. At Jerroms Miller Specialist Tax we offer a wide range of specialist tax advice for all business tax scenarios.

Together they explore tax from a client's perspective, ensuring a seamless business transition for the ultimate exit, essential shareholder strategies for protecting your business, understanding management buyouts, financial strategies for protecting your business and smart inheritance tax strategies.

If you have any questions or need further information, please get in touch. At Jerroms Miller Specialist Tax we offer a wide range of specialist tax advice for all business tax scenarios.

Our host Nick Wright, Director, will discuss the topics that could arise, the likeliness of changes being implemented, and how you can navigate the announcements.

Together they explore SDLT in depth, offering their insights on recent appeals and HMRC's approach to SDLT disputes. They'll also speculate on what SDLT changes might be announced in the Autumn Budget.

Sharon is a well-known speaker and consultant within the accountancy profession and speaks on all technical tax matters pertinent to accountants in practice, with a particular focus on practical application of legislation and rules.

The Employee Ownership (EO) sector is seeing significant growth, with around 1,650 employee-owned businesses already established across the UK, and this number continues to rise. Our panel will be unravelling how Employee Ownership Trusts can work for businesses in the context of the tax, legal, and policy implications and how EO can provide valuable benefits to the economy.

Nick Wright, Director, Jerroms Miller Specialist Tax, is joined by Campbell McDonald, one the UK's most experienced employee ownership experts, and Neil Palmer, Partner, Fieldfisher, a key advisor in their employee ownership team, advising 60+ clients on their successful transition to employee ownership since 2014.

Your hosts Nick Wright, Director of Jerroms Miller Specialist Tax, and Daphne Hemingway, VAT Director of Jerroms Miller Specialist Tax, discuss 'VAT and Private Schools: How will it work in reality' in our new bite-sized episode series, 'Jerroms Miller Tax Bites'.

They provided their insights and experience, offering a comprehensive look at the potential impacts on schools, parents, and the practical actions that can be taken now, followed by a Q&A where they answered any questions on the topic.

Be captivated by our distinguished panel of experts who provide their insights and analysis, offering a comprehensive look at the potential impacts on schools, parents, and the broader tax landscape.

Our host Nick Wright, Director of Jerroms Miller Specialist Tax, welcomes esteemed guest speakers:

- Dan Neidle, Founder, Tax Policy Associates

Dan Neidle has spent 25 years as a tax lawyer and was 'Head of Tax' at the London office of one of the largest law firms in the world. During his career, Dan advised corporates, governments, regulators, central banks and NGOs on tax and tax policy.

Dan is now bringing the depth of his experience and specialist expertise to improving tax and legal policy and shaping and informing the debate around tax and the law. To avoid potential conflicts, he undertakes no commercial work, and all his fees for writing and speaking are donated to charity.

In 2023, Dan was listed by The Lawyer as one of the 100 most influential lawyers in the UK, and by International Tax Review as one of the 50 most noteworthy tax figures worldwide. Dan’s work with Tax Policy Associates won the Tolley’s 2023 award for the “Outstanding Contribution to Taxation in 2022-23”, and won “Investigation of the Year” at the 2023 British Journalism Awards.

Dan is a member of the IFS Tax Law Review Committee and the Scottish Government’s advisory group on tax strategy.

- Daphne Hemingway, VAT Director, Jerroms Miller Specialist Tax

Daphne worked for 17 years in the Big 4 accountancy firms and whilst at Deloitte and RSM she worked in a dedicated VAT and charities team. Daphne has continued to work in the education sector, advising schools and academies. She has recently joined Jerroms to spearhead a dedicated VAT advisory department.

Our host Nick Wright, Director at Jerroms Miller Specialist Tax, guides us through this important topic along with our guest speakers: Nichola Ross Martin, Managing Director of Ross Martin, Samantha Mitcham, Managing Director of SJCM Accountancy and Natalie Corrigan, Tax Manager at Jerroms.

We believe their insights and expertise will provide valuable perspectives for you and your business.

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