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IR35 limbo: could it motivate UK contractors to move to Spain?
If contractors and project freelancers are in limbo over their IR35 status, disheartened by umbrella company fees, being replaced by overseas contractors and lower take-home pay, should they seriously consider repatriating to markets such…
Outside IR35 contracts may not stand up in court says legal expert
In an attempt to reduce uncertainty and assist businesses when making determinations, HMRC developed the 'Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST)' online tool. Although useful, the tool has been widely criticised for its inability to…
Major IT projects: are they misunderstood by tax tribunals?
IT Contractor Robert Lee and his company Northern Lights have had his appeal dismissed against HMRC by Upper Tribunal. Dave Chaplin, CEO of ContractorCalculator offers his insights into the key lessons from the case.
HMRC has won a…
Outside IR35 contractor numbers to rise says specialist
IR35 expert, Qdos, has carried out research into the initial impact of private sector IR35 reform. And the findings reveal that contracting outside IR35 is far from over.
The research indicated that contracting outside IR35 has not been…
Contractors may have to join forces to build back UK freelancer economy
For millions of freelancers, the UK's entrepreneurial spirit is broken. Over the past year, portfolio contractors and freelancers have battled with the pandemic alongside broken policy promises and IR35 reforms. Could freelancers join…
Match of the Day Host Gary Lineker to appeal £4.9m HMRC tax probe
Match of the Day host, Gary Lineker, is being pursued by HMRC in a First Tier Tax Tribunal carrying a potential £4.9m in tax liability.
According to HMRC, Lineker should have been operating ‘inside IR35’ on contracts held at the BBC…
True cost of IR35 to contractors and economy
Business insurer Simply Business surveyed 250 self-employed people in different professions, including IT, business consultancy, and project management. Two-thirds expect IR35 reform will significantly impact their business with no benefit…
Brexit and IR35: Are the days of the self-employed pilot numbered?
Let's get to the good news first. The UK Civil Aviation Authority has launched a simplified process to allow pilots who transferred their licence and medical certificate to an EU member state in preparation for the end of the transition…
IR35: Care sector platform Florence to only support PAYE workers – is it worth changing…
Florence, an online platform that connects care homes directly to nurses looking for extra shifts, has reported that it will no longer be supporting nurses that work under a limited company structure. As of the 6th of April 2021, when new…
Contractors get the chop
ContractorCalculator urges in a press release for agencies and end-clients to terminate contractor contracts before April
When Freelance Informer received the below press release in its Inbox, it was taken aback by the headline, and…