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HMRC edges closer to private sector ‘Off-Payroll’ rollout with IR35 consultation

HMRC’s IR35 consultation has been released, suggesting an extension of the public sector ‘Off-Payroll’ rules is a done deal in the taxman’s eyes.

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IR35 BREAKING NEWS: Consultation is launched

The long awaited IR35 consultation for 'off-payroll' working in the private sector has been published by HMRC today.

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IR35 case – Jensal Software Ltd v HMRC: full analysis

HMRC’s understanding of IR35 has been called into question following a conclusive victory for a contractor at a recent IR35 tribunal.

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IT contractor defeats HMRC in decisive fashion in latest IR35 case

An IT contractor has overcome the taxman in an IR35 tribunal case which will raise serious question marks over HMRC and CEST.

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BBC presenters fighting IR35: the final day in court

Three BBC presenters challenged their IR35 status and a substantial tax bill at a significant employment tribunal which concluded last Friday.

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Negotiation for contractors

Learning how to negotiate well will ensure you secure interviews and contracts at the top rates.

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Contractors can use Contractor Calculator’s checklist to spot the hidden costs in advertised umbrella company fees.

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Article Image ContractorCalculator’s IR35 campaign reaches Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee

ContractorCalculator’s IR35 campaign secured a massive milestone this week, as HMRC’s Jim Harra was quizzed on CEST’s shortcomings at a PAC meeting.

Wed, 02 May 2018

Article Image 76% of PSBs applying blanket rules: why HMRC needs to reconsider IR35 reforms

HMRC will not be able to paper over the cracks exposed in a new FCSA study into IR35. Any attempt to do so would be like putting lipstick on a pig.

Tue, 01 May 2018

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Health warning as staff face bills for back tax

With HMRC chasing millions in lost revenue, doctors and nurses have been told to check their pay history.

Sun, 20 May 2018 - Tax Issues

MP targets 'immoral' HMRC over 'retrospective' taxation of contractors

The scheme users, many of whom could be locum doctors or nurses, or IT contractors, say they were led into the arrangements by accountants they trusted.

Thu, 17 May 2018 - Tax Issues

FCSA calls on Unite to educate itself on benefits of compliant umbrella firms

Julia Kermode is calling for the union to educate itself about the benefits workers gain by choosing to work through compliant umbrella companies.

Mon, 14 May 2018 - Public Sector IR35 Reforms

PRISM Hosts Round Table Discussion on Modern Employment

The event had people from ACCA, APSCo, CBI, CIPD, CIPP, CIOT, ICAEW, IOD, IFS, Law Society,LITRGand University of Oxford. Also BEIS, HMRC, HM Treasury, and the OTS.

Fri, 11 May 2018 - Tax Issues

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A court has dismissed HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) demands for £26,000 in payment from a public sector IT contractor it claimed had fallen foul of the IR35 tax avoidance rules.

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