In the run up to April 2021 businesses are turning to HMRC’s check employment status for tax (CEST) tool for status answers. However, in many cases it’s failing to provide them. What should you
do if it doesn’t work for you?
Published 07.01.2021
The Budget confirmed that the IR35 rules won’t be scrapped. Instead, the Taxman has been told to improve administration of the system. What might this mean for your business?
Published 31.03.2011
A House of Lords enquiry will recommend changes to the tax rules for certain businesses that supply services. When might these apply and who will be affected?
Published 10.12.2013
With just a year before a sea change in the IR35 rules is due to take effect, the tribunal’s latest judgment highlights the difficulties that businesses will have in deciding whether it applies.
What’s the full story?
Published 17.04.2019
HMRC’s guidance on the new IR35 regime for the private sector is light on information for contractors. If you’re a contractor personally providing services, what steps should you take before the new
regime applies?
Published 17.09.2019
A customer asks you to organise additional workers to help with the project you’re working on. This might result in HMRC requiring you to account for PAYE tax and NI on what your customer pays them.
How can this nasty trap be avoided?
Published 22.01.2020
Tough new rules aim to close the loophole that allowed workers to avoid PAYE where they were paid through an agency. HMRC says that the rules can catch companies as well as individuals. Is this
effectively IR35 by the back door?
Published 12.05.2014
HMRC has published its keenly awaited consultation on the future of IR35. Radical changes are ahead for some freelancers and those who hire them. How could you be affected?
Published 29.05.2018
Our subscriber’s business is struggling but he’s found a second job with another firm. The trouble is his employment status will mean his pay is liable to PAYE tax and NI. Can he divert the income to
his company to prevent this?
Published 28.01.2021
According to tax experts, the fuss over the changes to off-payroll working scheduled for April 2020 is causing businesses to overlook their normal obligations to check employment status. Are you
taking the necessary steps?
Published 14.02.2020