Contractors should beware IR35 email scam
Umbrella company contractors need not worry about the IR35 scam that's making the rounds on the Internet because the tax regulations do not apply, but other independent workers, freelancers and temps could be taken in. An outfit calling itself IR35 Alert Operations seeks to exploit …
HMRC takes aim at IR35 high risks
Contractors were disappointed when the UK Government decided against abolishing IR35 and instead is keeping the regulations in place, but with 'much improved' administration and a stronger focus on and increased resources for reviews of high-risk cases.
UK employment costs could rise by millions: APSCo
cAnn Swain, chief executive of the organisation, has lamented the proposal to merge income tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs), saying the move would remove the tax incentive of becoming self-employed."Limited company contractors are a vital component of the…
IR35 ten years old
Today marks the tenth anniversary of the budget that announced the IR35 regulations. The original intention of IR35 was to prevent the growing practice of employees leaving their permanent positions on a Friday and being re-employed in the same role as a contractor on the Monday, offering…
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