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Public sector contractors – 11 ways to commit IR35 suicide
Here are 11 things you must avoid if you want to stay outside IR35. Whatever you do, don’t ignore them!
�gent action to ensure they don’t become caught by IR35 and a damaging tax hit as the public sector IR35� �et these benefits. Genuine contractors don't. 10. Contracting with a former employer the day after leaving work� �s mistakes that you could be making, pushing your contract to be caught by IR35 and therefore subjecting you�
Category: Articles: Public Sector IR35 Reforms | Mon, 20 Feb 2017

Off-Payroll audit guide: How to avoid compliance complacency
Off-Payroll compliance doesn’t end with the contractor’s status determination. Find out how to avoid the potential pain of compliance complacency.
�heir contract engagements. But, the line dividing IR35 status isn’t always distinct and over the course� �eptible to, and which you need to avoid: Renewing contracts without re-specifying the changing scope, or new� �ecome complacent, having initially assessed their contract engagements. But, the line dividing IR35 status i�
Category: Articles: Off-Payroll (IR35) Reforms | Thu, 17 Sept 2020

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.
�contracts might be deemed by HMRC as to be within IR35 . But as with all policies, contractors should en� �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IR35 may be repealed or replaced, but the old rules will apply to previous contracts
Whatever happens, it will still apply to contracts completed in the years the legislation was in force, warns Qdos’ Andy Vessey.
�Contractors anticipating the demise of IR35 , as a consequence of the IR35 review being condu� �ts historical context. “Much has been made in the contracting community about unfair retrospective tax legislat� �R35 house in order, as whatever happens in future contracts worked on until any new legislation comes into fo� �eir tax affairs with due care, commissioning IR35 contract reviews and keeping rigorous hard copy and electr�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Wed, 11 Aug 2010

IR35 contract review: Getting your contract reviewed for IR35 status
Advice and guidance for getting your contract reviewed for IR35.
�It is important to get an IR35 contract review to test your IR35 status and prot� �salary + dividends). If you have not had previous contracts reviewed and have assumed those contracts were ou� �It is important to get an IR35 contract review to test your IR35 status and protect your�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Wed, 19 Jul 2006

An evaluation of the HMRC IR35 advice and guidance
Provides an independent viewpoint of the IR35 advice on the HMRC web site.
�Introduction Being inside IR35 means that for tax purposes you will be judged as� �sign a contract. They will be able to review your contracts , help you remain outside IR35 and protect you ag� �m an expert in IR35, preferably before you sign a contract. They will be able to review your contracts , hel�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Wed, 09 Feb 2005

IR35 Business Entity Test for contractors – process and questions
You can help determine your level of risk by taking HMRC’s business entity tests, answering 12 questions about your business.
�. Contractors seeking to determine their level of IR35 risk, and the likelihood of an investigation turn� �ness hired anyone in the last 24 months to do the contracted work you have taken on? This could be demonstrate� �imited company contractors can answer about their contracting businesses. Each question attracts a given weight� �ring a confirmation of arrangements and obtaining contract reviews , to make their ‘in-business’ case. To sp�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Wed, 25 Apr 2012

Contractor guidance on HMRC’s risk-based approach to IR35 & the business entity tests
You can use HMRC’s business entity tests to gauge your risk, which could lead to 3 years of free contracting.
�and, and can prove it, could enjoy three years of IR35-free contracting under HMRC’s new risk-based appr� �f three risk bands – high, medium and low – their contracting business falls. Contractors who fall into the low� �ndergo an IR35 review by HMRC , even though their contracts would be outside IR35 if the legislation were to� �ld include: Address of business premises Lease or contract for business premises Utility bills for business�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Thu, 16 Aug 2012

IR35 case study - trying to renegotiate an agency contract
A contractor explains his frustrations at trying to negotiate a services based contract with an agency.
�Over the years since IR35 was introduced in April 2000 we have received man� �us about trying to resolve IR35 issues with their contracts. Here we share the details of one who successfull� �ails of one who successfully managed to get their contract changed - and you can too! A contractors IR35 exp�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Sat, 17 Sept 2016

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.
�enue & Customs appears to provide a clear-cut IR35 ruling, due to a heavy amount of control and suff� �n to deem her subject to control, even though her contract with the BBC bore no reference to these guideline�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Mon, 19 Feb 2018