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IR35 history & overview
A timeline and oveview of the legislation since it was introduced in April 2000.
�Doing IR35 research? We list every major event in the histor� �lders 94% of public sector contractor off-payroll contracts are ‘legitimate’ Feb 2012 Oct 2012 Nov 2012 Dec 2� �ments not enough to secure NHS consultant outside contract Oct 2017 Eight ‘outside IR35’ assessments not eno�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Wed, 27 Dec 2006

HMRC IR35 information and advice - a guide for contractors
Contractors can access information, guidance & advice online and by phone from HMRC, but it comes with a health warning as there are grey areas.
�wealth of information, guidance and advice about IR35 on HMRC’s website, and there is also an IR35 help� �the types of workers affected, including the core contracting disciplines of IT, engineering, construction and� �s website, and there is also an IR35 helpline and Contract Review Service. The online resources include the�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Thu, 11 Sept 2014

Contractor guide to HMRC’s IR35 contract review service
You can ask HMRC to review you contract, but this could increase the risk of an enquiry, particularly if the contract is borderline.
�Contractors unsure about their IR35 status and whether their contract is ‘IR35 friend� �terest and penalties. HMRC only considers current contracts, and not one you are considering, making the serv� �unsure about their IR35 status and whether their contract is ‘IR35 friendly’ have the option to call HMRC’s�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Mon, 15 Sept 2014

Contractor guidance on HMRC’s risk-based approach to IR35 & the business entity tests
You can use HMRC’s business entity tests to gauge your risk, which could lead to 3 years of free contracting.
�and, and can prove it, could enjoy three years of IR35-free contracting under HMRC’s new risk-based appr� �f three risk bands – high, medium and low – their contracting business falls. Contractors who fall into the low� �ndergo an IR35 review by HMRC , even though their contracts would be outside IR35 if the legislation were to� �ld include: Address of business premises Lease or contract for business premises Utility bills for business�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Thu, 16 Aug 2012

Contractor guide on when IR35 will apply to overseas contracts
Contractors domiciled in the UK and working on overseas contracts will find that it still applies in most cases.
�This guide refers to IR35 in the context of the original Intermediatries Le� �Insurance Contributions (NICs) element. ‘Onshore’ contracts in the European Economic Area and Reciprocal Agre� �d with the contractor’s evidence that an overseas contract is outside IR35, it may wish to contact the clien�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Mon, 29 Oct 2012

Reviewing your contract for IR35 status – a guide for contractors
You should always get your contract reviewed for status by an expert, to ensure you have taken ‘reasonable care’ in the eyes of HMRC.
�interview technique must ensure that they have an IR35 contract review conducted, before they sign it, t� �care’ over their tax affairs. Legal firms review contracts for a living and they know exactly what to look f� �Contractors who have successfully won through to contract negotiation stage by using a killer CV and an eff�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Wed, 12 Jan 2011

IR35 penalties: the cost to contractors of being caught inside
Working on contracts inside means you must pay extra tax and, if caught without declaring it, you face steep HMRC penalties.
�IR35 penalties are a fact of life limited company cont� �ctors need to be aware of. Contractors working on contracts that they know to be inside IR35 must pay signifi� �net earnings. However, contractors who know their contract is inside IR35 and choose to conceal it, or who a�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Mon, 20 Sept 2010

Contractor guide to HMRC’s IR35-related online information and advice
Contractors keen to learn about IR35 and its impact on their limited company contracting business can use HMRC’s website, but only with due caution.
�article has been updated and replaced with: HMRC IR35 information and advice - a guide for contractors� �35 and its implications for their limited company contracting business can find information HMRC’s website. If� �ion of an IR35 and employment law expert on their contracts and not to rely entirely on HMRC’s interpretation� �ind information HMRC’s website. If a contractor’s contract is found to be inside IR35 and they are judged to�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Thu, 01 Jul 2010

IR35 may be repealed or replaced, but the old rules will apply to previous contracts
Whatever happens, it will still apply to contracts completed in the years the legislation was in force, warns Qdos’ Andy Vessey.
�Contractors anticipating the demise of IR35 , as a consequence of the IR35 review being condu� �ts historical context. “Much has been made in the contracting community about unfair retrospective tax legislat� �R35 house in order, as whatever happens in future contracts worked on until any new legislation comes into fo� �eir tax affairs with due care, commissioning IR35 contract reviews and keeping rigorous hard copy and electr�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Wed, 11 Aug 2010

Contractor appeals against HMRC IR35 rulings
Contractors who have been found by HMRC to fall foul and been presented with a large bill for back taxes can appeal to the tax tribunal.
�ctors it suspects are working on contracts inside IR35 . Contractors who have had an IR35 investigation� �estigating contractors it suspects are working on contracts inside IR35 . Contractors who have had an IR35 in�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Wed, 22 Jul 2009