Although Brexit is the main focus in this General Election, it should not be the only issue on the table. Behind all the back-and-forth between Leavers and Remainers, there is still a country and an economy to run. There are millions of b...
As the new rules for off-payroll working loom ever closer, many contractors will be wondering what they can do to remain outside of IR35, stay off the bench and maintain their rates. With the risk falling on the end-client from April 202...
The Liberal Democrats have revealed in their Manifesto that they plan to review IR35 reform and end the devastating Loan Charge, should they come into power in December. As part of leader Jo Swinson’s ‘Plan for Britain’s Future...
New IR35 rules will be coming to the private sector from April 2020. These changes have already caused considerable disruption to contractors, their accountants, recruitment agencies and hiring companies, with each party spending valuable...
For nearly 20 years, IR35 has been contractors' bogeyman, with many industry experts questioning whether HMRC itself fully understands the legislation. A number of recent and high-profile IR35 Tribunals have seen Lorraine Kelly, Loose Wo...
Three-quarters of private sector businesses are not prepared for rapidly approaching IR35 reform which, from 6th April 2020, will see medium and large companies start administering the IR35 status of the contractors they engage. With l...
Q. Due to IR35 reform I’m thinking of closing my personal service company next year and claiming entrepreneurs' relief. First of all, what is it and how does it work? A. Entrepreneurs' relief is a tax break that means anyone who has ...
Q. I’m currently contracting a few days a week on a 12-month project. Given I have some spare capacity and bearing in mind that IR35 reform is on the horizon - and with it, an increased risk of being placed inside IR35 by my client - is i...
IR35 is at the forefront of our every conversation. Amidst speculation around what the future holds due to upcoming private sector reforms and a growing number of IR35 investigations attracting attention, it’s easy to worry about what t...
With just six months until IR35 reform is extended to the private sector, it emerged last week that television presenter, Helen Fospero, won her IR35 case appeal, resulting in a second IR35 Tribunal loss for HMRC in less than seven days. ...
An IT contractor has beaten HMRC in an IR35 Tribunal carrying £243,324 in liability, to inflict yet another defeat on the tax office. After an investigation lasting five years, it was decided on 29th October that IT consultant, Ric...
Q. I have a number of questions based on the right of substitution. Firstly, what do I need in place to trigger it? Do I need a contract with my substitute and can I provide them with client information so they can deliver the service? Fina...
Further questions have been asked about the accuracy of HMRC’s IR35 tool, CEST, after NHS Digital was handed a £4.3m tax bill for getting the IR35 status of its contractors wrong while using the taxman's technology to administer the ru...
The number of banks taking extreme action to next year’s IR35 changes continues to grow, with Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) said to be the latest financial services firm that will stop working with contractors because of IR35 reform - a ...
The tax office’s latest IR35 guidance update has been met with criticism by specialists, who have blasted HMRC for failing - so far - to deliver on promises to better equip the private sector for the arrival of IR35 reform next year. ...
Q. I've just completed a contract that was deemed to be inside IR35 by my client. Would it be possible to argue the IR35 status afterwards and claim the tax back from the HMRC if I win the case? Or is this likely to cost me more than I coul...
