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What is a ‘dependent contractor’? – The Taylor Review
The Taylor Review proposes the introduction of a ‘dependent contractor’. Find out what this means and how else the Review could affect contracting.
�ployers can’t hide behind substitution clauses in contracts . Instead he says more weight should be placed on� �Review could have multiple repercussions for the contract sector, both good and bad: The Review could spell�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Tue, 18 Jul 2017

Contractors need the IR35 confirmation letter
Getting a confirmation of terms letter from the client could save you endless trouble and expense if you need to prove that you are outside.
�r decision to operate outside of IR35 on all your contracts. And it will definitely want to see the contracts� �for the past 6 years, you will have to show every contract with your agent or agents, and proof of what the�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Wed, 01 Feb 2017

Contracts alone won’t protect contractors from IR35
A contract between a contractor and a client is not necessarily a defence against a determined HMRC IR35 investigation.
�rnative Book Company . In that case, although the contracts stated that the contractor, Keith Shepherd, had t� �A contract between a contractor and a client is not necessar�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Wed, 12 Apr 2017

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