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Postponed IR35 Forum Meeting Indicates Progress

The decision to postpone the latest IR35 Forum meeting could indicate progress on the proposals being looked at to improve IR35 administration. HMCR confirmed that the meeting originally scheduled for January 18th has been moved to the 21st February following … Continue reading

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First IR35 ‘Split Case’ For IT Contractor

With the future of IR35 still progressing with the work of the IR35 Forum, rulings on IR35 cases are still ongoing despite a fall in enquiries in recent years. The most recent case to go to a tribunal has seen … Continue reading

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IR35 Expert Discusses Latest Forum Proposals

The IR35 Forum held their fourth meeting last month, where a number of issues were addressed including the latest on the IR35 ‘business test’ and discussion on prioritising high risk cases. One of the members of the IR35 Forum this … Continue reading

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Latest IR35 Forum Meeting Update

The minutes of the latest IR35 Forum have been published on the HMRC website, with further discussion taking place regarding potential IR35 tests and the cases which HMRC are aiming to target. Following the October IR35 Forum meeting, HMRC and … Continue reading

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PCG IR35 Revenue Data Misleading?

Despite figures last month showing that IR35 revenue was incredibly low, new findings have found this to be not entirely accurate. The PCG requested information from the government into IR35 enquiries and their success and revenue, however further investigations have … Continue reading

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IR35 Forum Discuss HMRC Feedback At Third Meeting

The IR35 Forum held their third meeting last month in their ongoing review of the IR35 legislation. The meeting was attended by most of the leading contractor and recruiter industry groups, including the REC, PCG, FCSA and APSCo, as well … Continue reading

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Liberal Democrats Support IR35 Abolition

A new Policy Paper from the Liberal Democrats will interest contractors, with the party keen to explore the options regarding IR35 legislation. The paper, ‘Preparing the Ground: Stimulating Growth in the Digital Economy – Policies for Information Technology’ looks at … Continue reading

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IR35 Forum Meeting Focuses On Compliance

Following the first meeting of the IR35 forum in May the group met again at the end of June to continue discussing their operational strategy. The forum welcomed some additional members from the Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA) and … Continue reading

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Another Limited Company Contractor IR35 Victory

The credibility of HMRCs investigations into IR35 contractors appears to have taken yet another blow with the news of yet another lost case. Phil Winfield won an eight year battle when a tribunal ruled his limited company Primary Path Ltd … Continue reading

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HMRC Lose Another IR35 Contractor Case

With the need for more business friendly legislation a hot topic amongst recruiters and other industry bodies, IR35 legislation has once again been brought into the spotlight. Whilst the IR35 forum is currently working towards a more workable solution, yet … Continue reading

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