Firms assessing existing contractors ‘inside IR35’ risk being in breach of contract
Firms who make tax deductions based on ‘inside IR35’ assessments of existing contracts risk being found in breach of contract, warns Martyn Valentine.
Legal analysis shows why HMRC is wrong about blanket assessments
HMRC comments that encourage a blanket approach to IR35 status assessments under the Off-Payroll rules are legally flawed, says Martyn Valentine.
HMRC still conducted no formal testing of CEST, two years on from its release
CEST is yet to undergo any formal testing and hasn’t been assessed to ensure it adheres to Government standards, two years on from its initial launch.
Why I quit contracting: the human impact of the IR35 changes
More than a year ahead of the proposed implementation date, the Off-Payroll rules are placing contractors under financial and mental strain.
The IR35 MP hit list - The 100 politicians most likely to lose their seats
We list the top 100 MPs who risk losing their seats in Parliament if they fail to lend backing to the self-employed over Off-Payroll and IR35.
£15k tribunal award to contractor signals trouble for IR35 extension
An employment tribunal ruling, in which an individual received £15,000 from his would-be employer, bears significance ahead of HMRC’s proposed IR35 extension.
Latest IR35 Forum minutes confirm HMRC plans to attempt to fix CEST
HMRC has confirmed plans to attempt to fix CEST in the latest IR35 Forum minutes, in response to numerous concerns raised in the Off-Payroll consultation.
Hirers face huge rights claims pay-outs after inside IR35 contractor legal settlement
Hirers, agencies and clients forcing contractors inside IR35 following Off-Payroll face huge employment rights claims after a significant legal settlement.
10 times HMRC used propaganda to mislead MPs and the public on IR35
HMRC has long used propaganda to fuel its agenda when it comes to IR35. Here are 10 instances where the taxman has attempted to mislead MPs.
NHS implicated in multi-million pound tax dodge following IR35 reforms
HMRC chastised after it emerges NHS Trusts may have engaged in unlawful tax avoidance, incentivised by the Off-Payroll IR35 rules.
How HMRC’s IR35 reforms are destroying locum nurses’ livelihoods and patient care
Locum nurses have had their income reduced by roughly a third due to the IR35 reforms, compounding a pre-existing patient care crisis in the NHS.
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.
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.
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.
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.
HMRC still wrongly claiming all contractors caught by MOO, reveals IR35 Forum minutes
HMRC continues to insist that all contractors are caught by MOO, but has postponed disclosing legal arguments, the latest IR35 Forum minutes reveal.
MDCM Ltd case creates further controversy over IR35 and proposed reform rollout
Defeat at a recent IR35 tax tribunal has heaped further questions on HMRC, as it pushes for an extension of the chaotic public sector IR35 reforms.
Hammer blow for HMRC as contractor wins latest IR35 case
A contractor has won his appeal against HMRC in the second IR35 case of 2018, despite supposedly falling foul of two of the key tests of employment.
BBC pay fiasco highlights mess created by public sector IR35 reforms
A Parliament Select Committee on BBC pay has flagged up numerous issues regarding the implementation of the public sector IR35 reforms.
Spring Statement 2018: does no IR35 update mean April 2019 changes are off the cards?
No news could mean good news for contractors as the omission of IR35 from the Spring Statement suggests delays to anticipated private sector reform.
What did Renoir, our virtual status lawyer, think of the Christa Ackroyd IR35 case?
Find out how Renoir, our free AI-powered virtual status lawyer, matched up against the judge when assessing the Christa Ackroyd IR35 tribunal case.
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.
Poor legal advice cost BBC broadcaster thousands: IR35 tribunal analysis
A comedy of errors and a comprehensive tribunal verdict shows BBC broadcaster should have conceded liability before tribunal, says Martyn Valentine.
HMRC wins first IR35 case in seven years against BBC presenter Christa Ackroyd
HMRC has defeated a BBC presenter in the first IR35 ruling in seven years. Find out the main determining factors and key lessons for contractors.
History shows how contractors can overcome proposed changes to IR35
Lobbying can still prevent disastrous IR35 changes, but contractors should prepare for the worst case scenario, says PCG founding member Philip Ross.
Public sector IR35 reforms push social care sector closer to breaking point
Councils are in disarray as public sector IR35 reforms coupled with a backfiring social care initiative leaves them unable to attract locum workers.
Private sector IR35 reforms set for April 2019, infers latest HMRC Forum minutes
The latest IR35 Forum minutes suggest HMRC is going ahead with private sector reforms ASAP. Find out what you can do to prevent damaging changes.
How to prove IR35 does not apply to you
Want to prove IR35 does not apply to you? Learn the evidence to collect during a contract that will bat away the taxman.
Autumn Budget 2017: IR35 private sector rollout – consultation announced
The Government will consult on a private sector rollout of the damaging public sector IR35 reforms. Find out what you can do to stop this.
NHS survey: patient care services in crisis as IR35 reforms take their toll
The devastating impact that the IR35 reforms and subsequent skills shortages have had on patient services in the NHS has been exposed in a new survey.