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‘Pass-the-parcel’ Off-Payroll plans are burdensome and unnecessary, says tax expert

HMRC’s Off-Payroll proposals to impose compliance responsibilities and tax risk on all supply chain members are unnecessary, warns David Kirk.

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Treasury’s Off-Payroll assurances won’t remove historical IR35 risk for contractors

Claims that the Off-Payroll rules won’t result in retrospective scrutiny can’t be relied upon by contractors and clients to remove historical tax risk.

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HMRC suffers another damaging IR35 tribunal defeat as presenter Kaye Adams wins appeal

HMRC has been criticised for wasting more taxpayer money pursuing ill-considered IR35 cases after victory for broadcaster Kaye Adams at tribunal.

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Future IR35 policy under threat as FOI response suggests HMRC research was doctored

HMRC has conceded that information was omitted from research into Off-Payroll in the public sector, which could otherwise derail private sector plans.

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MPs challenge Off-Payroll (IR35) as debate reaches Parliament

Contractor concerns were heard in Parliament yesterday as MPs met in Westminster to debate the contentious Off-Payroll rules.

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Loan Charge APPG report exposes alarming abuse and malpractice by HMRC

Improper and potentially unlawful conduct from HMRC and the Treasury has been exposed in the APPG’s Inquiry into the Loan Charge.

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ContractorCalculator dissects HMRC’s private sector Off-Payroll consultation

ContractorCalculator has launched a critique of HMRC’s latest Off-Payroll consultation, dissecting its claims, assumptions and proposals.

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Article Image How Off-Payroll toxifies relationships between business, agencies and the self-employed

Due to an imbalance of power and rife non-compliance, the Off-Payroll rules threaten a breakdown of relationships throughout the supply chain.

Thu, 17 Jan 2019

Article Image The IR35 (Off-Payroll) landscape for 2019/2020

2019 will be a critical year for IR35 and flexible working in the UK. Contractors need to act now to prevent catastrophic change and preserve their futures.

Tue, 08 Jan 2019

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HMRC blitzes BBC presenters with IR35 tax demands

Accountants have reported that BBC presenters have recently received PAYE regulation 80 determinations demanding PAYE and NIC from their personal service companies.

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 - IR35

MPs call for delay to loan charge over alleged ‘cover up’ by HMRC

Damning report by parliamentary group accuses tax officials of not acting quickly enough.

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 - Tax Issues

MPs seek new debate on tax charge

The impact of the loan charge could return to the parliamentary agenda, as a cross party group of MPs has requested a debate.

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 - Tax Issues

BBC licence fee cash to settle stars’ tax bills

The BBC is planning to pay tens of millions of pounds to help to clear the tax bills of presenters previously paid through personal companies.

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 - IR35

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Loose Women's Kaye Adams beats taxman like 'theatrical artist' Lorraine Kelly

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HMRC loses tax case against ‘Loose Women’ presenter

Kaye Adams, presenter of the television show Loose Women, has become the latest broadcaster to win a case against HM Revenue & Customs over her employment status.

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