IR35 – Impact on Oil & Gas?

How could IR35 reform impact the oil and gas sector? While statistics tell us that Britain’s oil and gas sector accounts for around just 1% of the oil produced globally,

IR35 Reform – Mistakes to Avoid

Mistakes to avoid when preparing for IR35 reform. A sea change in the contracting world will hit the private sector next April. Under new rules for administering the IR35 legislation,

IR35 – Is HMRC Ignoring the Problem?

CEST to be improved, but is HMRC ignoring the real problem? There was some anticipation in the air earlier this month when the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) – an

HMRC’s IR35 Tool – Cause for Concern?

What are the main concerns contractors have about HMRC’s IR35 tool? Despite being in action for more than two years, contractors and IR35 experts are now scrutinising HMRC’s Check Employment

IR35 Decisions – A Blanket Approach?

New evidence suggests blanket IR35 decisions are widespread in the public sector Even before the arrival of IR35 reform in the public sector in 2017, many contractors feared they would

HMRC Guidance on IR35 Reform

Latest HMRC guidance on private sector IR35 reform disappoints Expectations that HMRC would make serious efforts to help recruitment agencies and end-clients implement incoming IR35 reform fell flat last week,

Think You’re Inside IR35?

Are You Inside IR35? Many contractors are aware of the IR35 legislation and some put measures in place to ensure that they are protected should the Revenue ever launch an

Why Get an IR35 Contract Review?

IR35 affects anyone operating via a Ltd company and is something that you should be aware of as a contractor. Anybody thinking of going Ltd or anyone picking up a

HMRC Defeated in Recent IR35 Case

In a time of apparent reform for the IR35 legislation, Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs’ charge against non-compliance is stopped in its tracks as they lose First Tier Tax Tribunal

What is an IR35 Accountant?

With online information and misinformation on IR35 rife within the industry, we discuss what contractors should look out for when seeking correct information on HMRC’s legislation. With more and more