Three reasons why an automated tool doesn’t guarantee IR35 compliance
Nearly six months on from the introduction of IR35 into the private sector, many businesses are still early in their IR35 journey and yet to embed their practices and processes into business as usual. But with many high-profile government bodies hit with IR35 tax bills this year, now is the time to question if your […]
Why re-reviews are needed to maintain your reasonable care obligation
Whilst many organisations are just coming to terms with the impact of IR35 in the Private Sector, following the delayed implementation date of 6th April 2021, it should be recognised that the IR35 obligations haven’t ended and all public sector authorities and medium to large private sector organisations have an ongoing obligation to demonstrate reasonable […]
Key talking points: Preparing for the IR35 legislation change
With the upcoming changes to IR35 on the horizon, we have been inundated with questions on how this will affect each area of the supply chain and what actions need to be taken. To give further clarity and answer some of the recurring questions, we have pulled together key talking points and provided the answers. […]
My contractors have their SDS, what’s next?
Ensuring all of the contractors you’re working with have their Status Determination Statements (SDSs) prior to the new IR35 rules coming in on April 6th will ensure projects continue to run smoothly. But IR35 is not a one-time thing that you can tick off your list and forget about. It’s a whole new set of […]
Long term impacts of getting IR35 wrong
New IR35 legislation changes will come into effect on April 6th 2021, putting the responsibility for assessing off-payroll workers on the end hirer. Being confident that you understand the changes and are prepared for them is vital, as the consequences of getting it wrong can be stressful and far reaching. Here are some of the […]
IR35 – A Recruiter’s Problem?
While the responsibility for determining a contractor’s IR35 status will sit with the end hirer when new regulations come in on April 6th, the rules will affect all parts of the supply chain. Recruiters will not be exempt from this and will perform a crucial role in ensuring contracts are compliant, and both contractors and […]
Don’t leave IR35 to the last minute
IR35 is fast approaching and if you’re a hirer of a medium or large private sector organisation, it will affect you. It’s important that you have made all of the necessary preparations before the new legislation comes into effect on April 6th 2021 to prevent any hold ups on projects and to mitigate tax risk. […]
What effect does IR35 have on recruiters?
In order to understand the impact IR35 has on recruiters, the key thing to recognise is that the recruitment agency is often referred to as the ‘fee payer’ under the new rules. This means they are the entity closest to the contractor in the supply chain, taking responsibility for payment and ultimately, any unpaid National […]
Part 3 – An unqualified 3rd party completing your assessments
IR35 is a piece of legislation relating to employment status for tax purposes, if the person completing the assessment is suitably qualified (i.e. legally qualified) then the reviews are likely to pass reasonable care as HMRC state that seeking the advice of a qualified professional is sufficient. The question you need to ask is are […]
Part 2 – Contractual and working practice reviews
IR35 is a piece of legislation relating to employment status for tax purposes, if the person completing the assessment is suitably qualified (i.e. legally qualified) then the reviews are likely to pass reasonable care as HMRC state that seeking the advice of a qualified professional is sufficient! What do I need to do to complete […]