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Dave Chaplin is a former IT contractor, founder and CEO of ContractorCalculator, and author of the Contractors' Handbook and Beat IR35.
Hasta-la-vista taxpayers: Chiles IR35 case shows lawfare is back
Chaplin argues the BBL highlights issues with HMRC's Litigation and Settlement Strategy (LSS) and the fairness of the tax tribunal system.
The war on the self-employed must stop
For two decades, Governments have allowed Treasury and HMRC to launch legislative “tax cluster bombs” against a perceived threat — the self-employed.
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HMRC has overturned the First-Tier Tribunal's decision in the IR35 case involving Stuart Barnes, the former rugby player and Sky Sports pundit.
Chaplin argues the BBL highlights issues with HMRC's Litigation and Settlement Strategy (LSS) and the fairness of the tax tribunal system.
After ten years and three tribunal hearings, the nightmare continues for the IR35 case involving broadcaster and writer Adrian Chiles.
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Computer Weekly
HMRC could lose millions in unpaid tax as non-compliant umbrella enters pre-pack administration
HMRC looks set to miss out on millions of pounds in unpaid tax it is owed by a non-compliant umbrella company that slipped into administration, prompting renewed calls for the sector to be regulated.
Contractor Weekly
Rugby pundit loses latest £700,000 IR35 tribunal
Stuart Barnes, a former rugby player turned pundit, has lost the latest case in his long-running IR35 saga, and now faces a tax bill worth a reported £700,000.
Daily Mail
HMRC has won its appeal at the Upper Tribunal, overturning the First-Tier Tribunal's decision in the IR35 case involving former rugby player and Sky Sports presenter Stuart Barnes.
City AM
Rugby commentator Stuart Barnes loses £700,000 IR35 case against HMRC
Former Sky Sports rugby commentator Stuart Barnes is the latest celebrity to be stung by IR35 after a top tax tribunal overturned his appeal to foot a near £700,000 bill to HMRC.
Telegraph
Sky Sports pundit Stuart Barnes ordered to pay £700,000 in tax row
Former Sky Sports pundit Stuart Barnes has been ordered to pay £700,000 after a top tribunal ruled he underpaid tax for six years while at the broadcaster.
