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The 5 step IR35 defence before signing the contract
Follow these 5 easy steps before signing and starting your contract to ensure IR35 does not apply to you.
�IR35 tax investigation is before you start every contract Here are the key steps to preparing an IR35 defen�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Tue, 18 Apr 2017

Contractors must not be 'part and parcel' of clients to avoid IR35
One of the tests used to prove employment status is being 'part and parcel' of an organisation. You should avoid this at all cost.
�this is strictly related to the project you have contracted for. In general, it is best to avoid written mate� �nd that HMRC can seek you out six years after the contract is over and accuse you of owing back taxes and in�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Tue, 25 Apr 2017

How your accountant can keep you outside IR35
The expected private sector rollout of the IR35 reforms poses a unique threat to contractors but your accountant should be able to help. Here’s how.
�ector rollout would mean, regardless of where you contract, that the IR35 compliance burden rests with ill-i�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Tue, 30 May 2017

Under the bonnet of the HMRC IR35 tool
A detailed examination of the underlying design and code structure of HMRC’s IR35 tool reveals multiple glaring issues. Take a look under the bonnet.
�a precedent whereby judges can entirely disregard contracts, instead looking solely at the facts on the groun�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Thu, 01 Jun 2017

Reviewing your contract for IR35 status – a guide for contractors
You should always get your contract reviewed for status by an expert, to ensure you have taken ‘reasonable care’ in the eyes of HMRC.
�care’ over their tax affairs. Legal firms review contracts for a living and they know exactly what to look f� �Contractors who have successfully won through to contract negotiation stage by using a killer CV and an eff�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Wed, 12 Jan 2011

IR35 insurance – cover yourself with contractors’ tax investigation cover
Contractors investing in insurance are buying peace of mind. Or are they? Not all policies are what they seem, so check the small print.
�thwhile investment for those concerned that their contracts might be deemed by HMRC as to be within IR35 . Bu� �C presents the contractor with a large bill. IR35 contract appraisals HMRC often initiates investigations wi�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Thu, 27 Jan 2011

IR35 Solutions: Improved targeting by HMRC will increase the quality of enforcement
If it is to remain in the medium term, HMRC can apply its expertise to improve targeting and increase the quality and consistency of enforcement.
�eeds to drive effective self-compliance among the contracting community. And the evidence clearly suggests HMRC�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Mon, 31 Jan 2011

IR35 and contracting: just why do cases take so long to be resolved?
You can be forced to endure years of stress before your case is resolved with HMRC.
�igation for several tax years, each with multiple contracts, then a considerable amount of information must b� �stigator will want to know the details about each contract for every tax year being investigated. That means�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Sun, 22 May 2011

IR35 - Top 10 traps to catch the unwary contractor
HMRC is always on the lookout for contractors who put themselves inside it by making easily avoidable mistakes. Here are the top ten traps to avoid.
�this is a common feature in business-to-business contracts for services. 9. The client pays for your trainin� �ou were hired to do and that are detailed in your contract, and don’t let your client tell you what to do an�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Wed, 23 Sept 2009

IR35 avoidance: Staying outside if you go contracting for your former employer
When contracting for a former employer, you must prove your new relationship is different.
�ible for a contractor to remain outside IR35 when contracting for a former employer, but they have to work that� �ment. In such cases, she is often asked to review contracts and the working practices to create a bespoke con� �ployer, or being asked to return immediately on a contract basis after redundancy, face a very real threat o�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Thu, 08 Apr 2010