Self-employed declare Hermes verdict a “wake-up call”
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»
IR35
“Mistruths and denials”: HMRC accused of misleading chancellor on IR35 reforms
A contracting expert has today accused HMRC of misleading the Treasury on new IR35 reforms, the off-payroll rules currently under scrutiny, and explicitly called the tax office’s integrity into question. more»
Government consultation on off-payroll working rules is based on flawed assumptions, CEO says
The government released its consultation on off-payroll working rules in the private sector on 18 May 2018. However, the document spells bad news for the flexible economy, Chris Bryce, CEO […] more»
Does HMRC’s IR35 own goal mean it’s game over for team taxman?
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»
Does IR35 mean self-employed staff are a risk to your business?
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»
Former BBC presenter to pay HMRC over £400,000 after losing IR35 case
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»
Government tax clampdown drives decline in startup formations
A government clampdown on “disguised employment” in the public sector was the dominant contributor to a 10.5 per cent fall in startup formations in 2017, according to new analysis. more»
What is IR35 and does it affect you as a business owner?
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»
Why rolling out IR35 into the private sector could be catastrophic for the economy
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»
Trust in IR35 tool plummets as contractors urge HMRC to ditch reforms
Just ten per cent of UK contractors now use HMRC’s IR35 tool to clarify their working status, as faith in the government’s service to deliver correct results has all but disappeared. more»
