3 in 5 contractors could leave hiring businesses if found to be inside IR35
New research from Brookson Legal warns of a skilled contractor talent drain as 6-month count down to private sector tax reform begins UK businesses are at risk of a significant contractor talent drain if they do not prepare for IR35 tax reform in the private sector, a survey of 500+ contractors by Brookson Legal has […]
Venturing into contracting? Here’s what you need to know about IR35
If you’re considering a career in contracting there’s plenty to get your head around. From getting in touch with potential new clients and figuring out how you’d like to work to choosing how you’ll trade and what your company name will be. At Intouch, your dedicated Contractor Accountant is on hand to offer help with […]
How to stay IR35 safe
With imminent changes to IR35 on the horizon, Limited Company contractors should be aware of what those changes are, how to prepare, and just as importantly – how to stay IR35 safe. In this blog, Intouch’s Operations Manager Neil Kellaway lets you know what you can be doing to help you stay IR35 safe, […]
CEST vs. Brookson Legal Services IR35 Audit
When the new IR35 Private Sector Legislation is rolled out in April 2020, we know that end hirers will need to demonstrate ‘Reasonable Care’ when determining the status of their off-payroll workers. Despite this ‘reasonable care’ has never been defined and it is questionable if HMRC’s Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool meets the […]
The Cost of Non-Compliance with the Off-Payroll in the Private Sector Rules
The HMRC estimates that only 10% of personal service companies apply the IR35 legislation correctly, causing the Government to have lost out on an estimated £700 million in employment tax payments across 2017/2018. In a bid to cut the cost of such non-compliance the Government is slowly changing the way in which IR35 is policed, […]
Are you getting the right level of IR35 support you need from your Contractor Accountant?
Many contractors know that April 2021 is the ultimate deadline for the impending IR35 private sector changes, but has your current contractor accountant informed you of what these changes are, and how you’ll be affected? And more importantly, what they are doing to ensure you’ll be supported fully during this period of transition? In this […]
Our reactions to Draft Finance Bill Rules for off-payroll working from April 2020
Matt Fryer, Group Compliance Director of Brookson Legal, comments on the government’s draft legislation for the 2019/20 Finance Bill: “This draft legislation confirms that the proposed reform of IR35 is happening in April 2020 and that businesses need to take action now to avoid a significant impact on their business performance and their talent pool. […]
IR35 Considerations for workers in ‘Manager’ Roles
An independent contractor’s employment status is ultimately determined by looking at the degree of control being exerted over the independent contractor, whether there is any mutuality of obligations present, and whether the personal service of a specific individual is required, as well as other contributary factors, such as the level of financial risk the independent […]
UK Businesses in Tax Legislation Limbo
45% of UK businesses yet to take any action on IR35 whilst 21% of firms have taken steps to specifically steal a march on their competitors Nearly half (45%) of UK businesses have yet to make any preparations for IR35 – one of the largest reforms to contractor tax law in history, research by Brookson […]
Expert IR35 Guidance
Expert IR35 Guidance – Your guide to IR35 beyond April 2021 IR35 affects everyone and is a term that every Limited Company contractor and their contracting accountant need to be familiar with. With big changes now in effect, what does this legislation mean for Limited Company contractors? In this guide, we look at what IR35 […]