Government 4-year deliberation on employment status yields nothing
After 162 responses spent 4-years at the back of a digital cupboard going out of date, the Government finally dusted them off and decided to do nothing. Zilch. Ditto.
Third IR35 case involving BSkyB dismissed at FTT - Alan Parry Productions Ltd
The FTT has not upheld a third IR35 tribunal decision regarding commentator services provided to BSkyB.
Fresh evidence exposes fundamental flaws in HMRC IR35 CEST Tool
A recent webinar proves HMRC's IR35 tool rarely conducts multi-factorial assessments for "Outside IR35" determinations, putting clients in danger.
Structural problems remain with IR35, says Public Accounts Committee
Public Accounts Committee report says “widespread non-compliance” with IR35 tax reforms in central government departments is “not acceptable”.
Major loss for HMRC after Atholl House Court of Appeal ruling
HMRC suffered a huge IR35 blow at the Court of Appeal after the three judges unanimously rejected their primary ground of appeal, despite the case now being remitted back to the UT.
Does HMRC think you’re a Managed Service Company?
Contractors are receiving letters saying that HMRC think their PSCs are actually MSCs (managed service companies). This is very bad news. Act now.
McCann Media Limited IR35 appeal dismissed by FTT
A second tribunal decision relating to services provided to Sky has now been released with the tribunal again not upholding the appeal.
Basic Broadcasting Limited wins IR35 appeal after seven-year nightmare for presenter Adrian Chiles
Adrian Chiles has won his IR35 tax appeal after a seven-year nightmare for his media-based firm Basic Broadcasting Limited ("BBL").
Off-Payroll (IR35): Flaws in CEST cause £120 million tax bills for MoJ and Defra
Known flaws in HMRC's Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool has caused two more Government bodies to face extra tax bills of over £121 million.
Contractors urged to share views on umbrella working with Government
A new Government consultation into the umbrella industry is calling for evidence, and contractors must share their experiences and help shape the market.
Tax tribunal dismisses IR35 appeal for Little Piece of Paradise
Ex Sky TV presenter Dave Clark fails to appeal HMRC determinations and notices relating to arrangements entered into between Little Piece of Paradise Limited and Sky TV.
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The House of Lords Finance Bill Sub-Committee has an inquiry on the Off-payroll rules and needs evidence.
Is it time for re-Morse to prevent more Loan Charge victims?
An open letter to Sir Amyas Morse by the campaign group contains new evidence, urging him to immediately back a call for a fair resolution of the Loan Charge.
Contracting market is “springing back” says specialist SG Accounting
How have contractors coped with the triple whammy of Brexit, the Pandemic and IR35 and is the market now recovering for many?
PGMOL Court of Appeal ruling means CEST overhaul now required
The Court of Appeal has reaffirmed again that the taxman’s interpretation of mutuality of obligation (MOO) is wrong in law.
BREAKING: IR35 appeal progresses in Mantides UTT as we await PGMOL CoA ruling
Urologist George Mantides has appealed an FTT split decision in the UTT and, so far, emerged victorious, depending on MOO decision from CoA PGMOL.
IR35 Shield launches Monitoring to support the full compliance process
IR35 Shield has launched its Monitoring feature, which automatically checks and gathers evidence to support original IR35 status determinations.
Rough Tax Justice II – IR35 defence duo pinpoint importance of fact-find
The IR35 defence duo Chris Leslie of Tax Networks and Dave Chaplin of IR35 Shield explore issues at the coalface of their IR35 defence work.
HMRC fails to convince Lords on legal justification for Loan Charge
HMRC fails to convince the Committees members on the legal justification for it’s highly controversial retrospective tax.
IR35: Northern Lights v HMRC (UT) – IT contractor appeal dismissed by Upper Tribunal
HMRC’s victory at UTT is a warning not to rely on unexercised substitution clauses and to ensure working practices facts are communicated at FTT.
Professional Passport leads supply-chain compliance discussion with new report
Professional Passport publishes report laying down a pragmatic path to supply chain compliance. But, will HMRC listen?
Amendments tabled to Finance Bill to “curb or kill” umbrella companies
The amendments tabled by senior Conservative MPs seek to combat malpractice and reduce tax avoidance and evasion of potentially over £1bn per year.
Employment Tribunal awards contractor furloughed holiday pay
A recent Employment Tribunal (ET) ruling could be a significant case for contractors that have had holiday pay withheld during furlough.
Gary Lineker under HMRCs IR35 radar for £4.9 million
HMRC pursues presenter Gary Lineker for £4.9m in back taxes and NICs under IR35, despite his likely status of being in-business on his own account.
Loan Charge APPG report calls on Government to address contractor exploitation
The Loan Charge APPG has published a report urging Government to address the exploitation of contractors in non-compliant supply chains.
HMRC report fails to vindicate Off-Payroll extension
HMRC’s insubstantial report into the long-term effects of the Off-Payroll rules has prompted questions over the timing of the private sector rollout.
BBC Moneybox exposes FCSA umbrella accused of withholding £000’s from contractors
An FCSA-accredited umbrella company has been accused of withholding thousands of pounds in holiday pay, BBC Radio 4’s Moneybox programme reports.
How could Atholl House and Uber tribunal decisions affect IR35?
Two recent tribunal decisions involving presenter Kaye Adams and ride-hailing app Uber could bear significant repercussions for IR35.
No Off-Payroll delay in 2021 Budget – clients must prepare
Off-Payroll’s omission from the 2021 Budget has put an end to any faint hopes of a further delay, confirming the April 2021 private sector rollout.
Treasury Committee report threatens tax raid on UK’s self-employed
A Government inquiry seeking ways to mitigate the financial damage caused by Covid appears to propose a tax raid on the UK’s self-employed.
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