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Role-based blanket IR35 assessments are unlawful and highly risky
IR35 blanket assessments based on assessing roles are unlawful and present huge risk, yet HMRC still encourages their adoption.
…escription or role also falls a long way short of compliant behaviour. The problem with role-based assessment… …to the already diminished appeal of ‘inside IR35’ contracting and creates significant difficulties for recruite… …cal facts and terms and conditions apply to other contracts, and it is then not necessary to review every ind… …who uses someone else’s assessment is not. “Each contract needs to be assessed and passed in the name to wh…
Category: Articles: Off-Payroll (IR35) Reforms | Fri, 25 Jan 2019

Off-payroll (IR35 Reform) plan to be scrapped – 10 essential facts
IR35 reforms to be repealed. Find out what this means, whether it will happen, and how you can prepare for April 2023.
…ance Act is changed by a Finance Bill. Firms with compliant regimes and contractors operating Outside IR35 ca… …itive step from the Government that champions the contracting industry. The Liz Truss Government is very pro-gr… …ors to operate via a limited company. Whilst some contracts have been offered "Umbrella only", this may conti…
Category: Articles: Off-Payroll (IR35) Reforms | Fri, 30 Sept 2022

IR35 contract problems: Top 10 reasons a contractor’s contract will fail
Contractor contracts are vital evidence that can be used by HMRC to place a contract inside. Don’t let your contract fail and cost you cash.
…oid the IR35 traps that could not only make their contracts fail IR35 tests, but also cost them an awful lot… …Contractors need to take their contract negotiations seriously – very seriously – to avoi…
Category: Articles: IR35 | Fri, 04 Nov 2016

When should you start solving IR35? Now. Read these 3 essential tips
The time to statr preparing an IR35 defence is right now. Don't wait until it is too late. Find out what you need to do
…mpact of IR35 . Easy pickings for HMRC The "Sham" contracts problem Contractors can not declare themselves to… …If you wait until after you have signed a contract to start addressing IR35 issues then you are most…
Category: Articles: IR35 | Mon, 07 Nov 2016

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.
…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

How to pass IR35 and save thousands by convincing clients to allow substitution
An exercised right of substitution (RoS) clause is the IR35 silver bullet you need to pass IR35. Here's how to get clients to allow it.
…s where this will be fruitless. Some clients have contracts with the agencies that will never pass IR35 and c… …itution is the ultimate factor. The clause in the contract must be worded correctly to ensure any substituti…
Category: Articles: IR35 | Mon, 14 Nov 2016

The IR35 5% expenses rule
If you are caught by IR35 then make sure the 5% rule is used to maximise your take home pay. Here's how.
…pport Accountancy and tax advice Costs of seeking contracts Printing, postage and stationery Employer’s and P…
Category: Articles: IR35 | Thu, 01 Dec 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.
…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

Using a right of substitution in contracts will help prove outside IR35 status
A valid right of substitution clause in contracts is a great defence of your outside IR35 status
…d include a right of substitution clause in their contracts to try to ensure remaining outside of IR35. If yo… …000 many contractors have managed to negotiate a "contract for services" with their clients, and this has in…
Category: Articles: IR35 | Thu, 15 Dec 2016

10 factors that don’t really affect your IR35 status
Be concerned, but don't be misinformed. Find out the top 10 myths about the legislation.
…project team, and thereby deliver the service as contracted, then it is not a factor. But if a contractor can… …the IR35 legislation and how it impacts on their contracting are right to be cautious. But, according to Seb M… …IR35,” Maley confirms. 5. Statement of intent in contracts Most contractor contracts will include a ‘stateme… …or has not exercised a right of substitution in a contract does not mean it is not valid. The important fact…
Category: Articles: IR35 | Wed, 07 Sept 2016