Off-Payroll: HMRC’s guidance versus the facts
ContractorCalculator examines HMRC recent Off-Payroll guidance, exposing its confusing, contentious and often contradictory advice.
NHS locum’s Upper-Tribunal IR35 appeal could set precedent for Off-Payroll practices
An NHS locum is to challenge an IR35 tribunal judgment in a case which could benefit healthcare workers affected by IR35 and the Off-Payroll rules.
Off-Payroll: ‘assignment rates’ pose problems for contractors, agencies and clients
Contractors subject to the Off-Payroll rules should be aware of ‘assignment rates’, the quoting of which also poses risks for agencies and umbrellas.
Off-Payroll: Firms expecting clear guidance let down by HMRC
HMRC’s Off-payroll legislation guidance is unclear, incomplete and full of errors, so clients trying to implement the rules will need expert help.
Off-Payroll renegotiations to reduce rates likely to breach law, warns barrister
Agencies following HMRC’s advice to offset tax liabilities by renegotiating contract rates risk breaking the law, warns barrister Alexander Wilson.
Off-Payroll (IR35) compliance events launched to educate clients and agencies
A series of events have been launched to help firms effectively navigate their Off-Payroll compliance requirements and mitigate their tax risk.
HMRC’s Off-Payroll impact statement is "full of falsehoods"
HMRC’s Off-Payroll impact statement has been criticised for containing several spurious statements and figures that fail to stand up to scrutiny.
Off-Payroll draft legislation published: Government dismisses consultation concerns
Draft legislation for proposed Off-Payroll private sector rules ignores consultation feedback and confirms clients will assess IR35 status from 2020.
Preparing for the Off-Payroll rules: what HMRC failed to warn hiring firms about
Firms hiring contractors risk major disruption in April 2020 if they fail to prepare for the behavioural impact of the Off-Payroll rules.
Contracting bodies urge Conservatives to halt Off-Payroll Tax in open letter
Contracting bodies send open letter to the Conservatives urging incoming prime ministerial candidates to halt Off-Payroll Tax and Loan Charge plans.
Updated Off-Payroll factsheet launched to help educate the private sector
ContractorCalculator has updated its Off-Payroll factsheet, warning the private sector of the dangers faced following HMRC’s latest consultation.
IR35: summary of responses to Off-Payroll private sector consultation – June 2019
Feedback to HMRC’s latest Off-Payroll consultation has exposed several fundamental flaws in the taxman’s proposals, resulting in staunch opposition.
Off-Payroll Tax proposals deny taxpayers access to justice, experts warn
HMRC proposals to introduce a client-led disagreement process to the Off-Payroll rules would impede access to justice, IR35 experts have warned.
Early Day Motion opposing new Off-Payroll Tax tabled in Parliament
Contractors are urged to encourage their MPs to sign an Early Day Motion opposing plans to extend the Off-Payroll tax to the private sector.
98% of HS2 contractors deemed ‘inside IR35’ as FOI suggests Off-Payroll non-compliance
98% of IR35 assessments conducted by HS2 in 2018 deemed the contractor caught by the Off-Payroll rules, suggesting further public sector non-compliance.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
Off-Payroll (IR35) small company exemption vulnerable to exploitation, warns JSA
Hirers have an open invitation to exploit the proposed Off-Payroll small company exemption, though amendments could hamper company growth.
HMRC’s £1.3bn non-compliance claim in Off-Payroll consultation doesn’t align with OBR
HMRC’s claim as to the cost of non-compliance with IR35 has been called into question after it was revealed that it doesn’t align with OBR forecasts.
Reaction to Off-Payroll (IR35) consultation: 12 months to defuse tax time-bomb
Private sector contractor clients have 12 months to mitigate the threats posed by HMRC’s Off-Payroll proposals, warns ContractorCalculator.
IR35 BREAKING NEWS: New Off-Payroll private sector consultation launched
HMRC has launched its latest consultation seeking to conclude plans to extend the contentious Off-Payroll working rules to the private sector.
Off-Payroll (IR35) small company’s exemption fraught with difficulty, says JSA
Proposals to introduce a small company exemption to the Off-Payroll rules in the private sector pose numerous problems, says Chris James of JSA.
Role-based blanket IR35 assessments are unlawful and highly risky
IR35 blanket assessments based on assessing roles are unlawful and present huge risk, yet HMRC still encourages their adoption.
HMRC glosses over Off-Payroll (IR35) consultation responses in new publication
HMRC published its summary of responses to the Off-Payroll consultation following Monday’s Budget, ignoring many serious concerns shared by respondents.
IR35: ContractorCalculator publishes summary of responses to Off-Payroll consultation
ContractorCalculator has published its own summary of Off-Payroll consultation responses, to better inform the public and MPs on attitudes toward HMRC’s proposals.
How to appeal wrongful tax treatment following an incorrect Off-Payroll assessment
Tax expert David Kirk explains the various options available to contractors seeking to reclaim tax that has been overpaid as a result of Off-Payroll.
Agencies can override incorrect Off-Payroll (IR35) status decisions by clients
The Off-Payroll legislation shows that agencies are free to override assessments made by clients, as Matt Boddington of Chartergates explains.
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.