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Contractors could be set to benefit from Government vulnerability, says IPSE chief
A Government in disarray following the General Election could spell good news for contractors in the immediate future, says IPSE chief Chris Bryce.

Legal challenge to IR35 needs your support – please help
A brand new legal challenge to IR35 is underway and needs your support. Please help if you can.

General Election 2017: IPSE chief calls on politicians to acknowledge self-employed
More is required of political parties to recognise and reward the self-employed, says IPSE chief executive Chris Bryce ahead of the General Election.

Experts slam logic underlying the HMRC IR35 tool
IR35 experts have dismissed the credibility of HMRC’s IR35 tool after receiving details of its inner workings. Find out what they say, here.

IR35 reforms: the threat to contractor accountants
Contractor accountants need to take action or else risk losing clients and revenue as a result of the public sector IR35 reforms. Find out why.

NHS locum doctors avoid IR35 by being lured to the private sector
The NHS is suffering as a result of the public sector IR35 reforms as private sector recruiters attract locum doctors with ‘outside IR35’ contracts.

General Election outcome could spell major changes for UK contractors, claims IPSE
Big changes could be on the horizon for UK contractors after the General Election on 8 June, says IPSE deputy director of policy Andy Chamberlain.

Is HMRC facilitating tax avoidance with its own IR35 CEST status tool?
Analysis of HMRC’s CEST tool shows that it can’t be trusted and that it may even be facilitating tax avoidance. Find out how.

Test contractors for IR35 or risk litigation: IPSE’s warning to public sector clients
Public sector clients who don’t take necessary measures to assess contractors for IR35 could risk litigation, warns IPSE chief executive Chris Bryce.

Public sector IR35 reforms: Agency/client cooperation key to overcoming hurdles
Agencies and clients need to work together to ensure IR35 compliance, but FCSA CEO Julia Kermode warns of further threats to the supply chain.

Public sector contractors: How to calculate your new rate if IR35 applies
The public sector IR35 reforms mean many clients will only engage contractors inside IR35. Find out how much to increase your rate if IR35 applies.

HMRC CEST tool has no legal authority, says IR35 legal expert
HMRC’s CEST tool isn’t legally binding and doesn’t meet the ‘reasonable care’ requirements established by law, warns Martyn Valentine.

Spring Budget 2017 for contractors: Chancellor sustains attack on contractors
Budget 2017: Further bad news for contractors as additional measures announced to increase the tax take from the self-employed.

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.

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