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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IR35 Changes Should be Delayed Indefinitely
Planned rollout of IR35 legislation to the Private sector, which was due to take place on 6 April 2020, has met with renewed criticism, this time with the House of Lords requesting wholesale review of the measures. Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the introduction of IR35 legislation to cover the private sector, has been put […]
Forthcoming IR35 Changes – First Casualties
When new legislation is suggested or introduced by the Government, there will nearly always be winners and losers, those for and those against. Whilst some may tag the anti-lobby as doom mongers, their opinion is normally based on significant past experience and a deep understanding of those likely to be affected. So, when the government […]
IR35 in the Private Sector
From April 2020 the IR35 system will be extended to cover businesses using contractors and freelance staff in the private sector. A move which is expected to net the treasury an additional £1bn in tax in its first year. With IR35 a long running bone of contention anyway, there is a great deal of concern […]