Following on from the debate in Westminster last month, MPs are calling for the government to hold off on plans to extend the off-payroll rules to the private sector next year.
An Early Day Motion (EDM) has been tabled, calling for Government to delay any further implementation of the off-payroll rules in favour of exploring other options.…
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In the event of an IR35 enquiry, HMRC will ask to see copies of the written contract. Although it’s common practice for them to dispute paper contracts as ‘contrivances’, it’s crucial that contractors take steps to ensure that the information presented in their contracts is consistent.…
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MPs have met in Westminster to debate the public sector rules and private sector proposals. Many spoke on behalf of contractors in their constituencies, giving insight into the impact of the rules on individuals and their businesses. Ged Killen MP said, “In many ways, the IR35 rules are a stopgap in the journey towards a statute book that supports 21st-century employment practices and the realities of modern workers’ lives.…
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A consultation document on the Off-payroll working rules from April 2020 was published by the government on 5th March 2019.
The consultation document clarifies that the responsibility for determining IR35 rests with the client, instead of being passed down the supply chain to the agency.…
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Uncertainty over Brexit has been generally positive for the contractor market so far, with many companies selecting interim support for positions, allowing them the flexibility to scale up for market demand without long-term commitment. With organisations creating new Brexit-specific positions, specialist legal and financial skills are attracting a particular premium.…
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In the latest development of the controversial Off-payroll rules, HMRC have challenged the employment status of popular ITV presenter Lorraine Kelly, only to face a crushing defeat. The case saw Kelly, a presenter of TV chat shows for some 25 years, appeal against the tax authority for a retrospective tax bill she received.…
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Set against the backdrop of Brexit uncertainty, last week Chancellor Phillip Hammond outlined his vision for the future of spending in the Spring Statement. Hammond alluded to the fact that there could be another statement before the end of the summer, no doubt dependent on the progress of a Brexit deal.…
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Research carried out by independent bodies suggests that one in five current UK contractors think they will be forced to leave contracting for a permanent role post-April 2020. This is when IR35 reforms are set to be rolled out to the private sector.…
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A number of workforce studies show that contracting has an increasingly fundamental role to play, both in facilitating economic growth and providing people with the opportunity to achieve a good work/life balance. In this article, Contracting Wise looks at five hot trends that will shape the contracting world of tomorrow.…
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A number of industry bodies are calling on HMRC to account for their recent actions towards contractors. Since reforms to the off-payroll rules were introduced last April, the contracting sector has come in for some heavy-handed treatment from HMRC in a so-called ‘compliancy’ campaign that many have likened to “witch-hunting.”…
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