Recap of 2022
It is hard to believe that it was only 12 months ago when many medium and large-sized end-hirer organisations were starting to get comfortable with the IR35 off-payroll working rules. For those organisations who applied the IR35 rules fairly, they had undertaken the challenging and arduous task of assessing the employment status of all its […]
Autumn Statement 2022
In order for the Government to plug an anticipated £55 billion hole in public finances, (half of which are to be paid for by tax rises) the Prime Minister and Chancellor had already “agreed on the principle that those with the broadest shoulder should be asked to bear the greatest burden”. How will it affect you? The dominant theme of the statement for personal finances was the extended freezing […]
We sat down with Energy Voice to talk IR35 repeal
IR35 was here, then it wasn’t, and now it’s back again, all in the space of a matter of weeks. So, where do we stand now? Well, we sat down with Energy voice to iron out the details. During the mini-budget revealed in September by Lizz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng, the Government repealed the recent […]
HR sigh with relief at IR35 repeal – what now?
Last week, Brooksons managing director, Matt Fryer, sat down with HR magazine to discuss the IR35 repeal and its implications for HR managers. You can read the full article here, or keep reading for the key takeaways below: Lizz Truss sent shockwaves through the U.K. when she and Kwasi Kwarteng proposed a complete repeal of […]
Proposed IR35 Repeal scrapped
As you will be aware on 23 September during the “mini-budget”, the then Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng announced plans to repeal Chapter 10, ITEPA 2003 (also known as IR35 in the Public and Private Sector) taking effect from 6 April 2023. This meant that from 6 April 2023, contractors providing services via their own limited company […]
Brookson sponsor energy ball 2022
Brookson is pleased to be partners of the Energy Ball 2022. The event is taking place on Saturday 26th November at the P&J Live. This event supports Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance in keeping the crews of Helimed 76 and Helimed 79 in the air and saving lives. This event is an evening offering its guests […]
People2.0 Acquires Leading UK-Based Provider of Support Services to Independent Contractors
Merger with the Brookson Group—a broadly recognized, technologically advanced independent contractor support platform—boosts People2.0’s market reach and will serve as gateway to enable and support independent work arrangements globally. King of Prussia, PA, and Warrington, UK – June 21, 2022 – People2.0, the world’s largest global employer of record (EOR) and agent of record (AOR) […]
Employers lack data to make IR35 worker status decisions, say MPs
Organisations do not always have the information they need to make accurate worker status decisions under IR35 requirements and it is too difficult for workers to challenge decisions they feel are incorrect, according to a group of MPs. In its second report looking into the lessons from implementing IR35 reforms, the public accounts committee says HM Revenue […]
IR35 Soft Landing Ending – Industry Trends Final
Any legislative advice should be given by a professional advisor with the relevant qualifications and governed by regulatory bodies. In this instance, an SRA regulated Law Firm is best to provide advice and guidance on IR35! We understand that every business is unique and requires a tailored approach to meeting HMRC’s requirements and our IR35 […]
IR35 Soft Landing Ending – Industry Trends: Part 7
Since the changes in the Public Sector in 2017 and the subsequent change to the Private Sector in 2021, blanket approaches to IR35 have been common. Implementing either a blanket ban on contractors working via a Limited Company or assessing all or large populations of contractors as ‘Inside’ IR35 is fraught with issues: This goes […]