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Dave Chaplin is a former IT contractor, founder and CEO of ContractorCalculator, and author of the Contractors' Handbook and Beat IR35.
Hasta-la-vista taxpayers: Chiles IR35 case shows lawfare is back
Chaplin argues the BBL highlights issues with HMRC's Litigation and Settlement Strategy (LSS) and the fairness of the tax tribunal system.
The war on the self-employed must stop
For two decades, Governments have allowed Treasury and HMRC to launch legislative “tax cluster bombs” against a perceived threat — the self-employed.
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Bryan Robson partially won the IR35 tax appeal against HMRC, highlighting that complex tax laws urgently need reform.
Labour's ambitious growth targets clash with tighter contractor regulations, as IR35 stays firm and umbrella companies face unprecedented scrutiny in 2025.
How will the Employment Rights Bill affect contractors? Martyn Valentine of The Law Place explains the likely impact.
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The Labour Party and HMRC are on the hunt for more Treasury funds.
What sole traders are entitled to receive from a state pension and why paying into a private pension is important.
Labour’s plans for a new single status for workers plus improved protection and employment rights
One in five highly-skilled contractors are currently not working amid rising economic inactivity.
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Footballer loses IR35 case at second try
Former Liverpool footballer and Sky Sports presenter Phil Thompson has lost his IR35 tax appeal.
Accounting Web
Employment Bill fails to support flexible working
Whilst protecting low-paid vulnerable workers, the Employment Rights Bill is at risk of stifling self-employment.
Contractor Weekly
HMRC criticised over “unreliable” figures in IR35 report
Concerns have been raised over HMRC’s IR35 tax collection calculations.
Computer Weekly
IR35: Government outlines two-pronged approach to umbrella company regulation
The government has concluded its long-running consultation into stamping out tax and employment rights non-compliance by umbrella companies.
Yahoo.com
Man United legend Bryan Robson to be hit with tax bill over ambassador role
Bryan Robson has become one more member of another unfortunate club, the ‘IR35 Decade Club’
