The Government has published guidance on so-called ‘mini umbrella company fraud’ – the widespread practice of setting up multiple companies to employ workers – with the sole aim of defrauding the taxman.
How should a contractor challenge an IR35 determination?
Many contractors are wondering how they can mount an IR35 challenge post-April 2021. Is there any way to successfully appeal an inaccurate or even non compliant IR35 determination?
The risks of contracting without a written contract in place
Not all contractors start work with a signed contract in place. Here we consider the risks this may involve, and why a contract doesn’t necessarily have to be in writing for it to be legally binding.
Off-payroll / IR35 changes – how has the contract jobs market reacted?
With ‘outside IR35’ contracts now in high demand by contractors, due to the introduction of the April 2020 ‘off-payroll’ rules, how have the legislative changes affected the contract jobs market, and how are agency recruiters reacting?
Off-Payroll – can HMRC investigate past contracts retrospectively?
With the private sector off-payroll changes set to go ahead in April 2020, some ‘outside IR35’ contractors may be forced to work ‘inside IR35’ if their clients are reluctant to take on the potential risks of making incorrect employment status decisions – at least for the time being.
Which business travel expenses can contractors claim?
As a contractor, you may need to travel as part of your contract duties – within the UK, or even overseas. Which travel expenses can you legitimately claim?
CEST – HMRC’s IR35 status tool – what it does, and why it is flawed
Nothing makes critics of the IR35 ‘off-payroll’ legislation (and there are many) more irate than the mention of CEST – the official online tool which is meant to help determine employment status.
Pimlico Plumbers ruling – what it means for contractors
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by Pimlico Plumbers in a case that may have significant implications for how workers are categorised for tax and employment rights in the future. We ask how this ruling may affect contractors and IR35.
Contractor beats HMRC in IR35 case – for the second time
A contractor won a key IR35 case against HMRC this week, which casts further doubt on the taxman’s ability to accurately recognise IR35 status.
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