When you’re acting as a sole trader, it’s vital that you have an in depth understanding of the legislation that applies to your business. This includes tax, VAT and other […] more»

On Tuesday 17 March 2020, chief treasury secretary Steve Barclay announced that due to the pressures caused by the Coronavirus outbreak on the economy, the planned reform (IR35) will be delayed for one year from 6 April 2020 until 6 April 2021. more»

A survey of over 12, 000 self-employed contractors reveals that the Off-Payroll Tax could significantly affect the self-employed. more»

As of April 6, 2020, stricter measures to combat tax avoidance for freelancers will come into force in the UK. The new IR35 rules mean the country's medium to large businesses are responsible for setting the tax status of all their contractors. more»

The draft Finance Bill contains important changes to off-payroll working rules more commonly known as IR35. This is a piece of legislation that allows HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to collect additional payments where a contractor is an employee in all but name. Here's what you need to know to err on the side of caution. more»

Will Britain's self-employed determine the result of the next general election? New research has revealed as many as 85 MPs could lose their seat if they back the introduction of IR35 into the private sector. more»

Eamonn Holmes, host of ITV's This Morning, revealed last weekend he is embroiled in a tax battle with HMRC that experts claim could cost him up to 2m. more»

A group of football referees in England has won a tribunal against HMRC to earn the right to be considered self-employed and therefore entitled to a lower tax rate. more»

As a government consultation ends, HMRC has been urged to scrap plans to extend IR35 self-employed tax regulation into the private sector. more»

As Hermes loses its battle with a group of couriers fighting to be treated as regular workers, experts have urged policy makers to end the uncertainty in the gig economy. more»