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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.
�The best time to prepare for an IR35 tax investigation is before you start every contr� �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

How you can pass IR35 and save £000's by taking professional advice
Employment law is exceptionally complex and trying to do it without help could be very costly indeed. Read how professionals can help you.
�IR35 is a very complex subject. Being caught will be v� �agencies take legal advice for the content of the contracts which their contractors (you) eventually sign. Th� �e contractor, in discussions with HMRC about your contract or even start an IR35 enquiry of your own busines�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Thu, 10 Nov 2016

6 essential steps to get your contract outside IR35 and save tax
Follow these simple steps to ensure that your contract does not fall foul of the IR35 rules and save thousands of pounds in tax bills.
�punishing and controversial legislation known as IR35. If you put your head in the sand then you could� �olid is to manage the risk before signing any new contract, and then to ensure that you maintain a complianc�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Wed, 14 Dec 2016

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

IR35 legal dangers of the standard agency contract
The IR35 danger with the standard agency contract explained - what to look out for.
�Prior to IR35 being introduced in April 2000 contractors could� �ruggles with agencies consider the possibility of contracting directing with the client. But this isn't always� �g introduced in April 2000 contractors could sign contracts with agencies without being too concerned whether� �es for IR35 compliance in their agency's standard contract often face an uphill struggle. Sometimes this is�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Sun, 18 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

Contractor strategies for long term IR35 defence
Contractors should be taking action now to help build future IR35 defences. Here's how.
�ho are confident that they are working outside of IR35 in their current contract may find that, as time� �, or contract renewal ; if a contractor has four contracts in a year, they can and should conduct four asses� �they are working outside of IR35 in their current contract may find that, as time passes, memories fade, cli�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Thu, 28 Sept 2017

IR35 and contractual paperwork: How important is it really?
Is your contract worth the paper it’s written on when it comes to an IR35 investigation? Yes is the answer. Find out why.
�key component of a successful defence against an IR35 investigation . But in rare instances it could al� �al precedent, enabling future judges to set aside contracts in favour of the reality. The judge in this case� �, penalties, and IR35 defence costs. Your written contract is king - and takes precedence over your working�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Thu, 20 Apr 2023

IR35 and contracting bonuses – how to manage bonus payments
Contractors must adopt the correct terminology when agreeing to performance-based bonuses for a project.
�ayments can find themselves pitched straight into IR35 , as HMRC is likely to see such bonuses as being� �d with employment. In fact, that simple word on a contract may be sufficient to spark an IR35 enquiry. So co�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Wed, 13 Jan 2021

What triggers an HMRC IR35 investigation?
Contractors will find that a range of factors could trigger an investigation, and the days of a random inspection are long gone.
�This guide refers solely to the original IR35, the Intermediatries Legislation, enacted in Apri�
Category: Articles: Tax Issues | Fri, 29 Oct 2021