Considering a career in contracting? Here’s everything you need to know about IR35
Stepping out into the unknown world of contracting can be daunting, especially when there’s so much to get your head around. From leaving the security that permanent employment provided to getting everything ready, there’s plenty of things a contractor needs [...]
How to challenge a client’s IR35 determination
In 2017 when changes to the Intermediaries Legislation (IR35) were rolled out in the public sector, meaning end-clients were responsible for determining the IR35 status of limited company contractors, some employers took the decision to place all contractors inside IR35. [...]
Should I refuse IR35 contracts?
It’s estimated that thousands of independent contractors will be affected by the private sector IR35 changes.Even though concerns have been raised by organisations who represent contractors, freelancers and consultants, the changes are on track to come into effect in April.Our [...]
Your options when working inside IR35
With April quickly approaching and the proposed IR35 changes to private sector contracts set to come into force, we’re continuing to delve deeper into IR35 and the potential implications it will have on contractors.Our ‘IR35 Survival Guide’ addresses lots of [...]
IR35 April 2020 – essential FAQs
With IR35 changes in the private sector just around the corner, find out here exactly what is happening, how the change might impact you and what action can be taken to protect your contracts and take home pay.What’s changing?From April [...]
Social media and your IR35 status
IR35 status is a major concern for most contractors, as depending on where your fall, i.e. ‘inside or outside’, determines what taxes you’ll pay. Status determination is based on satisfying several conditions, specifically; Direction and Control, Right of Substitution and [...]
What to expect from an HMRC IR35 inspection
It’s hard to say how many IR35 inspections HMRC undertakes each year, but figures place it between 250 -1000+. If you need a refresher on what IR35 is and how it can affect you as an independent contractor, then everything [...]
How will my take-home pay be affected by IR35?
Working through a limited company is one of the most tax-efficient ways to work as an independent contractor. This set up tends to work well for contractors who are deemed as working ‘outside of IR35’, but if you’re caught ‘inside [...]
Are you inside or outside of IR35?
The Intermediaries Legislation or ‘IR35’ as it’s most commonly referred to is a complex piece of legislation and knowing whether you’re ‘inside’ or ‘outside’ of it can be just as confusing. This article discusses what it means to be inside [...]
Important IR35 update: be prepared for April 2020
You will no doubt be aware of the proposed changes to IR35 (often referred to as the ‘off-payroll rules’) set to come into force from April 2020.Our aim here is to ensure you are aware of the support that we [...]
Are there any benefits to retaining a limited company while working ‘inside’ IR35?
Contractors are used to hearing that it’s best to avoid contracts which place them inside IR35. The main reason being that there’s a fair chance you’ll be deemed to be an employee and tax and NI will be deducted at [...]
IR35 in the private sector: draft legislation announced
Contractors’ questions on the new ‘off payroll’ working reforms are beginning to be answered, as the government announces draft legislation for the Finance Bill 2019-2020. IR35 in the private sector, as it is commonly referred to, is due to [...]
Private sector IR35 reform – what it means for contractors
When the reform to the Intermediaries Legislation (also referred to as IR35) was introduced to the public sector in April 2017, many in the industry speculated it wouldn’t be long until it was extended to the private sector. Well, they [...]
Latest legislation affecting contractors
Contracting can be one of the most rewarding ways to work – it gives you greater flexibility over who you work for and when you work. It can also provide the opportunity to work on some truly awesome projects.Yet, anyone [...]
Don’t get caught out by IR35 in 2018
Upon deciding to become an independent contractor, one of the first things you should acquaint yourself with is the Intermediaries Legislation or IR35 as it is commonly referred to. IR35 is a complex piece of legislation. To help you from [...]
IR35 Advice for Contractors
If you are already a contractor or are planning on becoming one soon, as well as understanding the UK tax system, you must also acquaint yourself with IR35, or the ‘Intermediaries’ Legislation’, or ‘off-payroll working’ as it is sometimes referred [...]
The History of IR35
If you’re a contractor or thinking about becoming one you’ve more than likely come across the term IR35. This piece of legislation has evolved somewhat over the past decade and it is crucial to understand how it impacts or potentially [...]
Are you contracting in the public sector?
As you may have read in our Autumn Statement commentary, changes in April 2017 will mean that contractors working in the public sector will no longer have a say in their IR35 status. Instead the responsibility to determine IR35 status [...]