What does being inside IR35 mean for your contractors?
When determining a contractor’s employment status, the outcome will be either inside or outside IR35. If a contractor is deemed to be inside IR35 it means they are not operating compliantly with the Intermediaries legislation and are therefore not entitled to the preferential tax treatment afforded to limited company contractors. If a contractor is deemed […]
Contractors at Risk in Ill-judged IR35 Crackdown
Thousands of UK contractors face an uncertain future ahead of new tax legislation coming into force, research by Brookson Legal has revealed. More than half of UK firms (59%) admit to considering taking a blanket approach to managing the legislation, because they don’t have the time to assess contractors individually. In contrast, 41% wouldn’t consider […]
IR35: Ticking Timebomb Infographic
The new IR35 rules are coming. Businesses need to get ready.
IR35 Employment Status – Who is Responsible?
IR35 is tax legislation introduced in April 2000 to counter what HMRC class as disguised employment. As a contractor, your ‘IR35 status’ effectively determines your tax position with HMRC. Contractors who are treated as being truly independent from their client may be entitled to advantageous tax treatment which reflects the business risks that they are […]
Brookson legal complete two challenges in aid of St Rocco’s Hospice
This May Brookson Legal set out to complete two challenges to help raise money for St Rocco’s Hospice. The first challenge was to complete the John West Liverpool Spring 10k, which they were attempting to complete in under an hour. We are delighted to announce that the team all finished the race in 51-56 minutes, […]
IR35 Contract Clauses Guidance
When engaging with your flexible workforce it is important to put in place a contract which clearly establishes whether a contractor is ‘inside IR35’ or ‘outside IR35’. If you reach a decision that a contractor falls outside of IR35 you need to ensure that the contract reflects this position. A standard contract should consist of […]
Atholl House Productions Ltd V HMRC (2019)
Loose Women and BBC presenter Kaye Adams has successfully appealed a £124,000 tax bill from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Ms Adams’ Limited company, Atholl House Productions Limited, received notice that HMRC had conducted an inquiry into her involvement with BBC Radio Scotland between March 2015 to April 2017. Consequently, HMRC formed the opinion that […]
Brookson Legal to support REC with IR35
Over the course of 2019 Brookson legal, The IR35 experts, will deliver a series of IR35 events to REC members, ensuring recruitment agencies are educated on the legislation change and are prepared for April 2020. Brookson Legal MD says: “Brookson has an excellent relationship with The REC, which provides vital support to its members at […]
Brookson legal fundraise for local hospice, St Rocco’s
This May the Brookson Legal team will be completing not one, but two, challenges to help raise money for The Brookson Groups chosen charity, St Rocco’s Hospice. The first challenge to be complete will be taking place on the 5th May, where a group of the legal team will be participating in the John West […]
Being ‘Outside’ or ‘Inside’ IR35
As employment status and IR35 is so important, below we will take a look in more detail at the factors that are taken into consideration when assessing IR35 compliance, and how you can mitigate the risks associated with disguised employment. If an assignment contains evidence of ‘employment indicators’ and has the same level of risk, […]