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The impact of finance sector IR35 decisions on contractors
Posted on 2nd July 2020 by Phil Ainley MCIM CMktr
IR35 reform to the private sector was already having a negative impact on contractors working in the finance sector prior to the Covid-19 lockdown. Now it appears the economic impact of the lockdown i...
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Suggestions to move IR35 reforms to 2023 are rejected
Posted on 5th June 2020 by Marketing Executive - Katherine Ducie
Amendments to the IR35 private sector are set to go ahead from April 2021, despite suggestions from a Conservative MP to delay the private sector IR35 changes until 2023. The original proposed date...
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Lord’s committee expresses concerns over IR35
Posted on 14th May 2020 by Phil Ainley MCIM CMktr
IR35 off-payroll reform was due to be rolled-out to the private sector on April 6th of this year, but due to the Coronavirus outbreak was postponed by 12 months. According to a House of Lords Commi...
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COVID-19 and IR35: Should your clients relax now the legislation is postponed?
Posted on 5th May 2020 by Paul Mason, Head of Tax Partnerships at Markel
Steve Barclay, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, announced that due to the effects of Covid-19 (Coronavirus), the changes to off-payroll working (IR35) in the private sector would be delayed by 12 ...
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11th hour delay for IR35 private sector reform due to COVID-19 welcomed
Posted on 18th March 2020 by Phil Ainley MCIM CMktr
The Government has delayed its controversial IR35 private sector reform by one year, until April 2021, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This will mean that contractors will continue to decide thei...
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Budget 2020, what can we expect?
Posted on 18th February 2020 by Phil Ainley MCIM CMktr
The first Budget of the new Conservative government is scheduled for 11th March 2020 and will be the first Budget as a non-EU state for almost half a century. Yet could the recent appointment of Rishi...
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IR35 timeline of events
Posted on 22nd January 2020 by Marketing Executive - Katherine Ducie
IR35 legislation has been in effect for the last 20 years. Over that time, there’ has been a number of adjustments, consultations and turns in the road that have led up to the changes that private s...
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How will IR35 affect you as a contractor?
Posted on 17th January 2020 by Marketing Executive - Katherine Ducie
For many contractors, IR35 sounds like another jargon term that has no relevance to them but understanding this legislation is hugely important for several reasons. There is a concerning lack of a...
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No delay to IR35 rollout as the Government launches off-payroll review
Posted on 10th January 2020 by Phil Ainley MCIM CMktr
The Government launched its off-payroll review on January 7th with regards to the implementation of the changes to the off-payroll working rules with the aim of ensuring a smooth implementation of ...
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What fee-payers and employers should know about the changes to IR35 in the private sector
Posted on 16th December 2019 by Phil Ainley MCIM CMktr
On April 6th 2021 the rules for IR35 in the private sector will change and it’s important that both contractors, and the fee-payers and end-hirers who employ contractors, take action. Since April...
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What are the political parties saying about IR35?
Posted on 11th December 2019 by Marketing Executive - Katherine Ducie
In April 2020 the contractor and freelance community are set to be hit by changes to IR35 legislation which could result in higher taxes for contractors. The changes which will alter how freelance...
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Key points you should know to be a successful freelancer
Posted on 18th November 2019 by Katherine Ducie - Marketing Executive
There’s no doubt that being a successful freelancer comes with many benefits including having an abundance of freedom and the flexibility to work the hours that suit you, from any location. Hand...
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The Right of Substitution explained for contractors
Posted on 23rd October 2019 by Phil Ainley MCIM CMktr
The right of substitution is one of the key tests of your IR35 employment status as set out by the HMRC. It is important for contractors wishing to operate outside of IR35 that they ensure the righ...
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What can we expect in the 2019 Autumn Budget?
Posted on 8th October 2019 by Phil Ainley MCIM
It is expected that the 2019 Autumn Budget will follow the same format as the previous two Budgets, as the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivers the latest tax updates. A date is yet to be announced...
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Six reasons for PSCs to be proactive to respond to the IR35 private sector changes and not wait until April 2020 to do so!
Posted on 1st July 2019 by Phil Ainley MCIM CMktr
Since April 2000, the Intermediaries legislation has made the individual contractor trading through his/her own Personal Service Company (PSC) the IR35 decision-maker. It has been the contractor's ...
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