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Dave Chaplin is a former IT contractor, founder and CEO of ContractorCalculator, and author of the Contractors' Handbook and Beat IR35.
Hasta-la-vista taxpayers: Chiles IR35 case shows lawfare is back
Chaplin argues the BBL highlights issues with HMRC's Litigation and Settlement Strategy (LSS) and the fairness of the tax tribunal system.
The war on the self-employed must stop
For two decades, Governments have allowed Treasury and HMRC to launch legislative “tax cluster bombs” against a perceived threat — the self-employed.
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Bryan Robson partially won the IR35 tax appeal against HMRC, highlighting that complex tax laws urgently need reform.
Labour's ambitious growth targets clash with tighter contractor regulations, as IR35 stays firm and umbrella companies face unprecedented scrutiny in 2025.
How will the Employment Rights Bill affect contractors? Martyn Valentine of The Law Place explains the likely impact.
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The Labour Party and HMRC are on the hunt for more Treasury funds.
What sole traders are entitled to receive from a state pension and why paying into a private pension is important.
Labour’s plans for a new single status for workers plus improved protection and employment rights
One in five highly-skilled contractors are currently not working amid rising economic inactivity.
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Contractor Weekly
HMRC estimates £4.2bn windfall from off-payroll reform
The introduction of the off-payroll working rules has seen HMRC rake in at least an additional £4.2bn in taxes since 2021, according to an updated report on the impact of the reforms published by HMRC.
Personnel Today
Draconian or vital for growth? Employment Rights Bill debate intensifies
Opinion over the Employment Rights Bill remains divided as the initial raft of amendments become known.
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Recruitment industry leaders speak out about amends to Employment Rights Bill
Recruitment, contracting and legal leaders have voiced concerns about the proposed inclusion of agency and flexible workers in zero-hours contract reforms proposed in the Employment Rights Bill under amendments unveiled earlier this week.
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Hiring freelancers, contractors or employees: What’s best for your business?
What are the pros and cons of hiring freelancers, contractors or employees and their implications for your small business?
Yahoo.com
Man United legend Bryan Robson to be hit with tax bill over ambassador role
Bryan Robson has become one more member of another unfortunate club, the ‘IR35 Decade Club’
