IR35 REFORMS – WHY MIGHT YOUR IR35 STATUS CHANGE? (PART 2)
Here we explain more about the risks agencies and end hirers will face under the off-payroll reforms as this could affect your IR35 status.
IR35 REFORMS – WHY MIGHT YOUR STATUS CHANGE? (Part 1)
Find out why your IR35 status might change if the proposed off-payroll reforms are introduced.
IR35 REFORMS – RESPONSIBILITY FOR ASSESSMENT AND UNPAID TAX
Here we explain where responsibility for IR35 assessment and liability for unpaid tax would sit under the new rules.
OUR FESTIVE OPENING TIMES
Here are our opening times during the festive period. Merry Christmas to you all!
DOES TORY GOVERNMENT MEAN THE IR35 REFORMS WILL FINALLY BE REVIEWED?
Find out what the election result means to the proposed off-payroll (IR35) reforms.
Christmas Parties & Gifting Expenses – What’s Allowed?
With Christmas just around the corner, here’s a reminder of the tax relief you can claim for parties and gifting.
Annual Christmas Party Expenses for Contractors
As we are now weeks away from Christmas, and the holiday season is in full swing, we cover the most common queries about festive and annual event deductible expenses. Annual Christmas party as deductible expenses Your limited company can claim its festive or annual party as deductible expenses for corporation tax purposes. The cost…
What is classified as ‘goods’ when determining if you are a limited cost business after 1 April 2017?
One of the most frequently asked questions from our clients on the VAT flat rate change for a limited cost business is: “what is counted as ‘goods’ when determining if they need to use the higher rate of 16.5%?” According to HMRC guidance, ‘goods’ are movable items or materials exclusively used in your limited cost…
AWR (AGENCY WORKER REGULATIONS) EXPLAINED
If you are affected by off-payroll reforms and are considering alternatives such as Umbrella employment, it’s helpful to understand AWR.
Contractor pay rates see sharp inflation
Across the UK, contractors and temporary staff are receiving notably higher pay rates. The REC disclosed that the steepest inflation in contractor pay rates recorded was in London. However, across the board, wages were continuing to rise, extending this trend to 62 months. Contractor pay rates accelerating at an exceptional rate REC director of…
Cracking down on risky contractor loan schemes
2017 was a turbulent year for contractors, especially those who work within the public sector and were hit by the introduction of the “off-payroll” reforms in April. Following this, a storm of risky umbrella firms begun luring temporary workers with promises of higher take-home retentions in a bid to sidestep the tax crackdown that occurred…
HMRC wins first IR35 case in seven years against former BBC presenter Christa Ackroyd
Former BBC presenter, Christa Ackroyd has lost her legal battle with HMRC and is now facing a fine of £419,151 in outstanding income tax and national insurance contributions covering tax years: 2006/07 to 2012/13. This ruling made by the first tier tribunal (FTT) was based on the judgement that despite Ackroyd working through a PSC…