Charlie Hemsworth

Charlie Hemsworth has been a tax consultant at leading IR35 and employment status specialists Bauer & Cottrell since 2015, and has over 20 years of experience in the contractor industry. She currently advises contractors, engagers and agencies in all things IR35 / Off-Payroll, ranging from IR35 reviews and assessments, to representing clients in HMRC enquiries.

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An IR35 case law look back: contractor must-knows for 2025-26

In wake of Gary’s Lineker settlement, Bauer & Cottrell provides crucial Christmas reading for contractors wanting an HMRC-free new tax year.

18th December, 2024 | Comment

Eight ways to help stop outside IR35 turning into inside IR35

‘Get under the hood of client OPW advice’ – and other top tips to keep status wrangles at bay.

2nd May, 2024 | IR35

When contractors’ clients dispute IR35 status: how to handle a shock inside IR35 determination

Seven steps to kickback a Status Determination Statement suddenly stating your role is caught by the off-payroll working rules.

25th April, 2024 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Are fixed-price contracts good to avoid IR35?

While not a silver bullet, FPCs are worth a serious look if you’re a limited company contractor looking to limit IR35 risk.

5th February, 2024 | IR35 Reading

IR35: Statement of Work contracts – an off-payroll contractor’s guide

A roadmap for outside IR35 project success vs. window dressing. Which will your SOW be?

26th January, 2024 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

IR35: What is an HMRC Business Risk Review, and how is BRR+ linked to off-payroll checks?

A deep dive into the HMRC tax compliance check that serves as a foot-in-the-door for IR35 inspectors.

22nd December, 2023 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors, relabelling ‘labour’ as ‘services’ to appear ‘fully contracted out’ won’t dupe IR35 inspectors

It’s not a loophole, nor a golden ticket, but your ‘managed services contract’ as a ‘consultancy’ might be an HMRC investigation-target.

31st August, 2023 | Comment

Contractors’ Questions: Is the off-payroll rules offset going to be worth it or worrying?

Closed but not forgotten, the consultation on a set-off says it should apply from April 6th 2024 -- and we expect it will.

13th July, 2023 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

HMRC appealing Gary Lineker being ruled outside IR35’s goalposts is no surprise

The appeal says more about the taxman than the taxpayer or others with similar arrangements.

27th June, 2023 | Comment