HMRC IR35 tool creates farce as contractors now move from La La Land to Limbo Land
HMRC Employment Status Service (ESS) IR35 tool delivers incorrect and nonsense results, placing contractors and public sector bodies in limbo.
Public sector contractors and clients need answers as HMRC postpones ESS tool launch
Contractors are being asked to work without IR35 status confirmation after HMRC delayed the launch of its ESS tool, warns Andy Chamberlain of IPSE.
Paying for IR35 assessments now a thing of the past, thanks to IR35Shield.co.uk
Obtaining an initial IR35 assessment can now be secured in 15 minutes and at no cost
Emergency action plan for public sector bodies affected by IR35
HMRC’s latest IR35 announcement poses another threat to PSBs. Find out how you can mitigate your risk of losing your contractors.
Public sector contractors need to renegotiate contracts now to avoid IR35 risk
IR35 reform makes public sector contract renegotiations essential and contractors need to let agencies know, says IPSE chief executive Chris Bryce.
Beat IR35: The ultimate guide to IR35 - new book OUT NOW
All the expert knowledge needed to stay compliant, reduce tax risk, avoid punitive IR35 taxes, and successfully combat any HMRC investigation.
Dewhurst vs CitySprint – The key IR35 lessons contractors can learn
The latest ‘gig-economy’ employment tribunal outcome carries important IR35 lessons which could save contractors thousands in tax.
Contracting in 2017: tax reform needs much consideration, warns IPSE chief executive
The Chancellor’s proposed tax system reform can’t afford to ignore the various research into self-employment, says IPSE chief executive Chris Bryce.
Dewhurst vs City Sprint: Bike courier wins employment status case
A courier has won a major employment status case against a logistics firm in a ruling that could have significant IR35 implications for contractors.
8 important reasons why 2017 will be a strong year for contracting
Improving prospects and new ways of sourcing contracts are amongst several reasons why you can look forward to a buoyant year of contracting in 2017.
Using the VAT flat rate scheme? You could pay £££ more from April 2017 - find out why
Expert James Abbott explains steps to mitigate impact of changes to the VAT flat rate scheme from April 2017.
More than half of contractors just want a hug for Christmas!
More than half of contractors have told us that all they want for Christmas is a great big hug and to spend time with their family!
Public sector IR35 reforms are ‘a departure from reality’, warn experts
IR35 experts have slammed the public sector IR35 reforms as ‘hopelessly uneconomic’, with contractors amongst several parties set to bear the brunt.
Public sector IR35 reforms: contractors need to take stock, says IPSE chief executive
Public sector contractors need to consider their position following the biggest change to IR35 in its history, warns IPSE chief executive Chris Bryce.
IR35 public sector reforms: draft legislation threatens public sector car crash
Changes to plans to reform IR35 in the public sector are likely to give rise to a wave of contract disputes between contractors, clients and agencies.
Autumn Statement 2016: Major IR35 reforms to go ahead – contractors hit by cash grab
The Chancellor delivered a major blow to the public sector flexible workforce today, confirming the IR35 reforms will go ahead in April 2017.
Uber ruling is good for contractors with important lessons to learn, say experts
Expert analysis of the London Uber court case reveals important lessons help you stay outside IR35.
Uber outcome could be a disaster for UK PLC
Uber drivers won their UK employment tribunal. Any new case law precedents could weaken any IR35 tax defence
97% of contractors much happier than employees, says new survey – find out why
Contractors across the globe are expressing greater satisfaction at work than employees, a new study has revealed. Find out the reasons why, here.
80% of self-employed don’t want employment rights, reveals survey
Government must acknowledge that freelancers aren’t vulnerable workers and don’t want employment rights, says ContractorCalculator following survey.
ContractorCalculator exclusive: How we exposed HMRC IR35 blitz on 100+ BBC presenters
Our reveal of HMRCs attack on the BBC has made national headlines. Read how we exposed the crackdown, and how to keep yourself clear of the taxman.
100+ BBC presenters could face huge tax bills following mass IR35 clampdown
HMRC is targeting 100+ BBC talents who used PSCs in a huge IR35 crackdown, shows tax tribunal case, and plans to investigate other broadcasters.
Could you benefit from a Government review of flexible working?
Contractors are urged to lend their backing to a call from the Office of Tax Simplication for a review of the taxation of flexible workers.
ContractorCalculator Market Report September 2016
The post-Brexit outlook remains promising, with increasing skills shortage concerns and reduce permanent headcounts playing into contractor’s favour.
ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief – 26/Aug/2016
News this week covers: rising IT contract rates; tax avoidance backlash; construction boost; digital tax concern; and clients adopt digital platforms.
ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief – 19/Aug/2016
News this week covers: HMRC tool quashed; limited company fears; public sector contests reforms; uproar over tax proposals; & tax avoidance clampdown.
HMRC’s IR35 tool won’t stand up in court, claims leading tax expert
HMRC’s tool won’t stand up in court, and contractors could suffer greatly due to uncertainty in the supply chain, warns Jason Piper of ACCA.
Will IR35 reforms kill off limited company contracting?
Agencies are more likely to insist contractors caught by IR35 use PAYE umbrella companies rather than implement costly RTI processes.
ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief – 12/Aug/2016
News this week covers: IR35 RTI nightmare; PM gives boost to contractors; Report on Jobs; LEM; good news for oil and gas; and buy-to-let warning.
Will Theresa May give a boost to contractors?
Contractors have cause for optimism, after talks between Theresa May and stakeholders indicated that her leadership may bring change for the better.
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