The impact of IR35 changes
Changes to the rules around IR35 and the legislation being applied rigorously by HMRC is resulting in a number of high profile cases making headlines.
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No hiding for Freelancers using offshore-based umbrella schemes
Over 20,000 freelancers and contractors that used offshore-based umbrella schemes to disguise their income over the last 20 years will have to repay an average of £50,000 in unpaid taxes, HMRC says. Responding to a deadline of 31st May to register earnings held or managed in these trusts, almost 21,000 people had declared their involvement […]
Contractors beware – Pimlico ruling has far reaching implications
The decision by the Supreme Court, to uphold the earlier findings of other courts, against Pimlico Plumbers, in the case brought by a former contractor, could have far reaching implications for the wider contractor market. For those of you that have not followed this case, which has rumbled on for several years now, or if […]
Winter Tax Briefing
The Evans Weir winter tax briefing 2016 is now available for download here: Winter Tax Briefing 2016 In this edition we consider: Digital business records Pensions Flat rate VAT changes Contractors working for public sector clients Tax on savings ‘Trivial benefits’ Marriage Allowance Salary sacrifice For more information on any of the articles or for […]