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Contractor doctor: if the client requests me personally, am I caught by IR35?
Many contractors who are the leaders in their field find themselves working for clients who will accept no substitutes. But this does not mean that the contractor is caught.
�l my contracts have put me comfortably outside of IR35 but my most recent client has requested me by nam� �services of a subcontractor. Good luck with your contracting! Contractor Doctor� �in an up-to-date technical library. So far all my contracts have put me comfortably outside of IR35 but my mo� �ly it would appear, if a contractor is named in a contract, that they fail these tests. However, just becaus�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Tue, 26 Aug 2008

Contractors can use HMRC's employment status resources to help with IR35 status
HMRC’s online manuals for tax inspectors’ use provide contractors with insights into how not to be seen as an employee and how to stay outside.
�r is a disguised employee and therefore caught by IR35 can use the resources available in HMRC’s online� �There is also a revealing section on ‘opinions on contracts’, which includes case studies, as well as letter�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Thu, 01 Jul 2010

How to determine if your contract passes IR35
Describes the factors to consider when evaluating your contract for IR35 compliance.
�Introduction Being caught by IR35 could cost you thousands of pounds, and thus the� �thousands of pounds, and thus the process of IR35 contract review before signing a contract is of paramount�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Wed, 05 Jul 2006

How to avoid an IR35 investigation
Contractors can adopt a range of strategies to reduce the risk of an HMRC investigation.
�ontractors seeking to avoid being targeted for an IR35 investigation by HMRC can adopt a range of strate� �IR35 best practice: Contractors should begin each contract with a contract dossier that will start with the�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Tue, 14 Jan 2014

Contractors inside IR35 pay 14% more tax than permanent employees
If you are inside it and being paid via a deemed payment you will pay 14% more tax than a permanent employee, but get no rights.
�ed company contractors whose contracts are inside IR35 and who pay themselves via a deemed payment calcu� �Limited company contractors whose contracts are inside IR35 and who pay themselves via a deem�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Wed, 15 Jan 2014

Contractor guide to using substitution to stay outside IR35
If you are able to make unfettered substitutions you can use substitution to stay outside.
�If correctly implemented, a substitution is an IR35 ‘silver bullet’ that demonstrates personal servic� �n means they really can send someone in to do the contracted work in their place. If the client gets involved� �to be required, then there cannot possibly be a ‘ contract of service ’, or employment contract, in place, s�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Wed, 16 Apr 2014

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

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.
�ven these small things can help to put you inside IR35 . IR35 case law is complicated Determining whethe� �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

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

How to pass an IT interview - 21 killer tips to get that job
Are you a great techie but terrible at interviews and don't get hired? Read 21 tips for IT interviews.
�r not being hired to use the latest Whizz-bang CV compliant technology, but are there to help their business.� �ason they will consider hiring you. To shine at a contract interview for an IT contract and get offered the�
Category: Articles: Job Search | Tue, 21 Nov 2017