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 can now issue automatic penalties if you’re late in submitting an employment intermediaries report. The trouble is, deciding if the rules apply to you isn’t a simple matter. Could you be racking
up penalties without knowing it?
Published 13.10.2016
An employment tribunal has ruled that Uber cab drivers do have workers’ rights. Could the decision have knock-on tax effects for your business?
Published 10.11.2016
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
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
The Supreme Court has upheld earlier decisions confirming an individual’s claim that he was a “worker” and not self-employed. What are the tax and NI consequences of this ruling?
Published 25.06.2018
The office space at work needs a lick of paint, and to keep costs down you’ve decided to do it yourself. Your fellow directors are happy with the arrangement and have agreed to pay you a little
extra. Does this have to go through the payroll?
Published 02.05.2013
The First-tier Tribunal (FTT) has ruled on whether work done by two directors acting as consultants for their own company was subject to PAYE tax and NI. What’s the full story?
Published 19.03.2019
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