IR35

IR35 news and analysis covering the developments and updates on this controversial UK government policy.

Accounting

Freelancers call government 6-week review into IR35 ‘an insult’

Government confirms review into controversial IR35 tax changes, which will drag thousands of freelance contractors into PAYE

Accounting

Over half of self-employed don’t even know what IR35 is

Nearly 60 per cent of self-employed are unaware of IR35 tax changes coming in April 2020, which could reduce a worker’s net income by up to 25 per cent

Tax

Sajid Javid warns Labour will extend inheritance tax to family businesses

Chancellor warns that Labour wants to stop family members inheriting small businesses – Labour denies any such plans as part of business taxes review

Tax

Labour pledges to scrap IR35 rollout to business … and then backtracks

Shadow small business minister Bill Esterson says Labour will review IR35 tax changes as they are rolled out to business, but backtracks on pledge to scrap

Accounting

6 top tips to prepare for IR35 tax changes – Small Business checklist

Nearly three-quarters of businesses are unaware of impending IR35 tax changes. Here are six top tips to help you prepare

Tax

Small businesses call for HMRC to delay IR35 tax change

Federation of Small Businesses warns that corporates will pull plug on employing sole traders if controversial IR35 tax change goes ahead in April 2020

Accounting

How to wind up your personal service company ahead of IR35 legislation

Many freelance contractors will need to wind up their personal companies ahead of IR35 being rolled out to the private sector this April. John Bell offers a step-by-step guide as to what to do.

News

Government fails freelancers as it presses for IR35 rules

The Government has published its Draft Finance Bill and it has some concerning proposals for freelancers and SMEs.

Accounting

Off-payroll reforms misunderstood by the self-employed

There are calls from contractor and freelancer representatives for the off-payroll (IR35) reforms, due to be applied to the private sector, to be stopped.

Tax

HMRC under fire over IR35 off payroll consultation

HMRC is looking for input to a consultation on the workings of IR35 - the off payroll working rules due to impact the private sector from April 2020.

News

TfL delays contradict HMRC who deny reform impacts sector

Project delays provides further evidence that reform has indeed impacted contracting, recruiting and the public sector itself, something denied by HMRC.

Tax

IR35 forum minutes highlight HMRC’s failures surrounding reform

The contents of July’s IR35 Forum minutes reflect a sincere lack of understanding from HMRC when it comes to the true impact of recent and potential changes to IR35.