A new consultation looking at how to increase compliance with existing “off-payroll” working rules in the private sector, has been launched today by the government. more»

The world cup might only be a matter of weeks away, but there will be no accolades being handed out to HMRC, which is set to score a spectacular own goal despite the yellow cards flagged up since the IR35 reforms came into effect last year. more»

Karen Holden, co-founder of A City Law Firm, helps employers understand IR35 rules with an overview of recent changes and a ten-step guide to protecting your firm from a breach in legislation. more»

Christa Ackroyd, a former BBC presenter, has been ordered to pay more than £400,000 in unpaid tax after the High Court ruled that she was caught by IR35 tax legislation. more»

The government’s onus on increasing taxes through VAT has created mounting cash flow problems for small UK companies. more»

Following Carillion's collapse this week, HMRC has said it will give advice and guidance to business owners who are worried about their ability to pay their taxes. more»

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is one of a growing number of business groups to have called for payment protection for thousands of Carillion sub-contractors. more»

Seven in ten freelancers and independent contractors plan to remain one-man businesses, and not scale their enterprises, in 2018 and beyond. more»

Following the Treasury’s hints that tax reforms could be extended into the private sector, Business Advice asks a question on many lips – what is IR35 and who is affected by this change. more»

The Treasury has strongly hinted that IR35 rules governing how freelancers and contractors are taxed could soon be extended and rolled out to the private sector. It’s more than unsettling, writes Julia Kermode, chief executive of The Freelancer & Contractor Services Association. more»