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ICS Enhance Their Limited Company Packages

Independent Contractor Services (ICS) are celebrating ten years working within the contractor marketplace and to coincide with this we have enhanced the packages we offer to those interested in our Limited Company Service. We believe our new packages are now … Continue reading

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Contractors Should Not Be Afraid To Change Accountants

A contractor recently looked to Contractor UK to seek advice on whether they should change accountants. They were concerned that by changing accountants, it may raise a ‘red flag to HM Revenue & Customs’. Bob Jones, a former Inland Revenue … 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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Supreme Court Rule On False Self Employed Contract Case

The UK Supreme Court has upheld a Court of Appeal ruling stating that it is the practice, not the contract, of a worker that determines their employment status, following the case of Autoclenz Limited vs Belcher and Others. The details … 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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PCG Give IR35 Contractor Support

Following last week’s case of Elaine Richardson, the limited company IT contractor who won an IR35 battle with HMRC, the PCG have given their thoughts. Their Chairman Chris Bryce, who is also a member of the new IR35 Forum, spoke … Continue reading

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Limited Company IT Contractor Wins IR35 Case

A self employed IT contractor has won a legal case with HMRC over IR35. This is the latest in a line of cases over the legislation this year, such as the high profile Tilson vs Alstom case. The contractor, Elaine Richardson, … Continue reading

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HMRCs Business Records Checks Underway

HMRC’s Business Records Checks (BRC), which is running on a pilot test, will see up to 1200 business visited over the next few months. The BRC visits, regarding companies record keeping, will trial in 8 cities; Edinburgh, Irvine, Manchester, Liverpool, … Continue reading

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REC Clash With UCATT Over Employment Agencies

The REC have clashed with construction union UCATT over the role of employment agencies and the employment status of construction workers. This comes as HMRC announced plans to double the number of tax evasion officers they employ, which follows a … Continue reading

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