As you might be aware, changes are about to happen in the public sector with thousands of contractors facing disruption to their tax situation.
Public Sector Contractors Walk Out – “had enough” They Say » Read the full story
The government has fulfilled its budget promise and issued the IR35 discussion document. Should it worry contractors? Only if MPs take a huge pay cut
IR35 – Up for Discussion » Read the full story
HMRC remains silent on many of the issues affecting contractors; as such, we’re left to speculate. Here’s our punt, with a h/t to Lisa Keeble.
Will HMRC deprecate IR35? Has the shift to SDC already begun? » Read the full story
In news that falls under the “it’s about damned time” category, Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs has decided to scrap Business Entity Tests for IR35.
HRMC to scrap Business Entity Tests, contractors rejoice » Read the full story
Self-employment, either through freelancing or working as an umbrella company contractor, could be come the new normal by the end of this coming decade.
Self-employment to become norm by 2020? » Read the full story
Whether you’re a freelancer or an umbrella company contractor it’s in your best interest to support Small Business Saturday, says one major industry body.
PCG calls for contractors to support Small Business Saturday » Read the full story
Tax guidance for self-employed Brits such as umbrella company contractors is set to finally get a bit more easy, thanks to a new initiative.
HMRC finally takes pity on the poor umbrella worker » Read the full story
It hasn’t been long since the new umbrella contractor trade industry body known as All Umbrella Companies Are Equal has launched, but i’s making serious waves.
New Best Practice Charter gains traction among umbrella firms » Read the full story
The Budget may have some positive things in it to look forward to, but one recruitment industry body says that more could have been done for contract workers.
Not enough help for contractors in Budget, says REC » Read the full story
It looks like not every public sector contractor will have to live in fear of falling prey to an IR35 compliance investigation, it was recently revealed.
Some public sector contractors to be spared from IR35 » Read the full story
If you’re a temporary worker, you can’t do better than looking for contract work in the Midlands and the south of England, according to last month’s figures from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
The Midlands are where it’s at for temporary work » Read the full story
When AWR first came onto the scene there were major concerns that the legislation would have an adverse affect on contractors and other temporary workers. It now appears that those fears were largely unwarranted.
How can 40% of recruiters be oblivious to AWR? » Read the full story
Within hours on HMRC publishing its IR35 guidance, members of the IR35 Forum issued a statement saying the document did not take key elements of their advice into consideration.
IR35 Forum members are disappointed with HMRC » Read the full story
The long awaited IR35 guidance was published on Wednesday. The guidance will enable contractors to determine if their contract is disguised employment or if they really are in business in their own right.
HMRC publishes IR35 Business Entity Tests » Read the full story
Contractors working through limited companies might be tempted to switch to umbrella companies once the full extent of the Revenue’s IR35 assessment criteria becomes known next week.
Will it be bonanza time for umbrella companies next week? » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors are no doubt waiting to find out what the government intends to do about IR35.
Six IR35 scenarios to be published on HMRC website » Read the full story
