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A world without freelancers is a world without free thinkers
If IR35 was a tax mechanism used in centuries past, I dare say the CEST "tool" we are presented with today, would have been a befuddling series of questions presented by the tax collector to unsuspecting freelancers.
Freelancers, much…
IR35 could blockade new government taskforce to support female start-ups
The British government is launching a taskforce to support women entrepreneurs, tackle investing barriers, and increase the number of women-led fast-growing businesses outside the capital. But with many women starting out as solo-person…
IR35: Contractors lose their independence, now careers finds new report
Twelve months on Contractors are still considering leaving their profession due to IR35, according to a new survey. The news comes at a time that experts call for a boycott of the Future of Work Review as they predict it could stifle…
Could the political party that gives a damn about freelancers and their contribution to the economy…
OPINION
When a nation’s employment options and freelancer freedoms are taken away from them, everyone suffers, including The Treasury and oddly enough, Countdown viewers. Katherine Steiner-Dicks highlights concerns over growing…
Contractor blanket bans on the way says tax expert
The Court of Appeal’s decision in broadcaster Kaye Adams’ long-standing case against HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) could ultimately create more cases of blanket bans on freelancers and contractors if a less complex IR35 status test…
IR35 litigation against freelancers set to change
A freelancer's career should be considered in its entirety when determining status under IR35 legislation, it has been declared in a Court of Appeal.
The decision came following a legal case, HMRC v Atholl House, involving presenter…
Inside IR35 contractors say goodbye to old salaries and weekends
IR35 reforms one year on: 60% of contractors report drop in income. Some end-clients are still exhibiting "inside IR35 or leave" blanket ban contractor policies.72% of contractors said that hiring businesses are not taking reasonable care…
Poll: British economy “devastated” by IR35
Changes to the off-payroll working rules in the UK, namely IR35, have had “devastating economic consequences for businesses,” according to a poll of more than 500 companies. Over two in five companies (42%) reported that the IR35 reforms…
PSCs and contractors can reclaim duplicated taxes
If a contractor’s personal service company (PSC) and the agency or client that has engaged them have paid tax on the value of the same contract, the PSC and/or contractor should be able to reclaim any duplicated taxes, according to…
The Spring Statement: what should freelancers expect and what could surprise them?
Just when work opportunities and day rates started to soar towards pre-pandemic levels, freelancers could see those gains wiped out.
The cost of living crisis will be exacerbated for freelancers come April 2022 when increased national…