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IR35 insurance – cover yourself with contractors’ tax investigation cover
Contractors investing in insurance are buying peace of mind. Or are they? Not all policies are what they seem, so check the small print.
�contracts might be deemed by HMRC as to be within IR35 . But as with all policies, contractors should en� �thwhile investment for those concerned that their contracts might be deemed by HMRC as to be within IR35 . Bu� �C presents the contractor with a large bill. IR35 contract appraisals HMRC often initiates investigations wi�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Thu, 27 Jan 2011

IR35 Business Entity Test for contractors – process and questions
You can help determine your level of risk by taking HMRC’s business entity tests, answering 12 questions about your business.
�. Contractors seeking to determine their level of IR35 risk, and the likelihood of an investigation turn� �ness hired anyone in the last 24 months to do the contracted work you have taken on? This could be demonstrate� �imited company contractors can answer about their contracting businesses. Each question attracts a given weight� �ring a confirmation of arrangements and obtaining contract reviews , to make their ‘in-business’ case. To sp�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Wed, 25 Apr 2012

Contractor guidance on HMRC’s six IR35 example scenarios
You can use HMRC’s six example scenarios to help you decide whether it is likely to apply to your current contract.
�e. Limited company contractors can use HMRC’s six IR35 example scenarios to help them evaluate their IR3� �This is because the scenarios focus on individual contracts, whereas the business entity tests are designed t� �strate when and why IR35 will apply to a specific contract, and when and why it will not. HMRC says that the�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Thu, 10 May 2012

IR35 taxes uncollectable if contractors’ company has no money
Contractors falling foul and whose company has no cash to pay any tax due to HMRC are safe from personal liability.
�Contractors who have been found to be inside IR35 but whose company has no cash and cannot pay the� �will exercise reasonable due diligence with their contracts and take professional advice about whether IR35 a� �at IR35 due diligence was completed for each past contract, then contractors in this situation should not be�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Mon, 04 Jan 2021

IR35 and contractual paperwork: How important is it really?
Is your contract worth the paper it’s written on when it comes to an IR35 investigation? Yes is the answer. Find out why.
�key component of a successful defence against an IR35 investigation . But in rare instances it could al� �al precedent, enabling future judges to set aside contracts in favour of the reality. The judge in this case� �, penalties, and IR35 defence costs. Your written contract is king - and takes precedence over your working�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Thu, 20 Apr 2023

IR35 case study - trying to renegotiate an agency contract
A contractor explains his frustrations at trying to negotiate a services based contract with an agency.
�Over the years since IR35 was introduced in April 2000 we have received man� �us about trying to resolve IR35 issues with their contracts. Here we share the details of one who successfull� �ails of one who successfully managed to get their contract changed - and you can too! A contractors IR35 exp�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Sat, 17 Sept 2016

IR35 contract problems: Top 10 reasons a contractor’s contract will fail
Contractor contracts are vital evidence that can be used by HMRC to place a contract inside. Don’t let your contract fail and cost you cash.
�iations seriously – very seriously – to avoid the IR35 traps that could not only make their contracts fa� �oid the IR35 traps that could not only make their contracts fail IR35 tests, but also cost them an awful lot� �Contractors need to take their contract negotiations seriously – very seriously – to avoi�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Fri, 04 Nov 2016

When should you start solving IR35? Now. Read these 3 essential tips
The time to statr preparing an IR35 defence is right now. Don't wait until it is too late. Find out what you need to do
�er you have signed a contract to start addressing IR35 issues then you are most likely too late. And tha� �mpact of IR35 . Easy pickings for HMRC The "Sham" contracts problem Contractors can not declare themselves to� �If you wait until after you have signed a contract to start addressing IR35 issues then you are most�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Mon, 07 Nov 2016

How your accountant can keep you outside IR35
The expected private sector rollout of the IR35 reforms poses a unique threat to contractors but your accountant should be able to help. Here’s how.
�public sector reforms mark the biggest change to IR35 since its inception, but it may soon be eclipsed� �ector rollout would mean, regardless of where you contract, that the IR35 compliance burden rests with ill-i�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Tue, 30 May 2017

CAM Ltd v Revenue & Customs: 5 key IR35 lessons for contractors
The first IR35 ruling in seven years provides several key lessons that contractors can use to avoid a heavy tax bill. Find out what they are, here.
�enue & Customs appears to provide a clear-cut IR35 ruling, due to a heavy amount of control and suff� �n to deem her subject to control, even though her contract with the BBC bore no reference to these guideline�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Mon, 19 Feb 2018