Despite a catalogue of recent errors, HMRC has now launched an IR35 investigation into the affairs of ITV presenter Eamonn Holmes. Who will they target next?
IR35
The Intermediaries Legislation was introduced in 2000 to tackle 'disguised employment', where an individual uses a limited company to carry out professional services, but works in a manner more like an 'employee'. Your take home pay will be significantly lower if your contracts fall within its scope.
Private sector IR35 changes from April 2021
The 'off-payroll' addition to the existing IR35 rules was rolled out across the publc sector in April 2017. The rules will also hit private sector businesses from April 2021. The planned rollout was deferred from April 2020 due to the COVID-19 crisis. These new rules mean that clients (not contractors themselves) will be responsible for determining the employment status of contractors.
Here are some of our most-read articles:
- April 2021 Private sector IR35 reform - what happens now?
- What clients can do to prepare in advance of April 2021.
- What contractors can do to mitigate against the IR35 changes
- IR35 off-payroll changes - our essential FAQs
Get started with our IR35 guides
- Start off with our overview of IR35 for a concise guide to the legislation.
- Expert FAQ - Are you 'inside' or 'outside' IR35?
- Try our IR35 tax calculator to find out the financial cost if you are caught.
- Why you should consider taking out IR35 insurance.
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Employment rights victory over HMRC by ‘inside IR35’ contractor
A contractor has won employment rights claim against HMRC, having been placed ‘inside IR35’ and forced onto her recruitment agency’s payroll. She successfully claimed over £4,000 in unpaid holiday pay.
IR35 private sector consultation ends – a resounding thumbs down from industry
The deadline for responding to HMRC’s consultation document on extending the off-payroll rules to the private sector has expired. So, how did the contracting industry’s biggest players respond?
MOO – HMRC ignores crucial factor in IR35 test tool
HMRC has provoked the contracting community further by admitting that its online employment status tool (CEST) does not account for the Mutuality of Obligation (MOO), which is often cited as a key factor in IR35 case law.
IR35 private sector extension – consultation launched
The Government has launched its long-awaited consultation into ‘off-payroll working’ (IR35) in the private sector.
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.
IR35 private sector consultation expected “in the coming months”
Although the Chancellor didn’t mention IR35 in his Spring Statement speech, the Government’s written statement published shortly after suggests that an extension of the public sector off-payroll rules to the private sector is still on the cards.
Is private sector IR35 reform inevitable?
Ever since the Government first announced its intention to introduce ‘off payroll’ rules within public sector, the inevitable question has been asked – will these changes be extended to the private sector?
FT, Times report on IR35 ‘off payroll’ extension rumours
Reports in The Times and FT over the past few days suggest that the Treasury may be considering extending the ‘off-payroll’ IR35 rules to the private sector.
Why have the public sector IR35 reforms failed so badly?
The Government implemented new ‘off-payroll’ measures to enforce IR35 within the public sector from April 2017 onwards. Rather than being a revenue-generating success for HMRC, the implementation of the new rules has been a disaster. Together with expert opinion, we look at what damage has been done as a result of the reforms.
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