Private Sector IR35 Reform Guides

Challenging inside IR35 status as a contractor: a how-to

ReLegal Consulting explores how to contest a ‘caught’ determination, through the lens of a sole trader deemed inside IR35 who suffered deductions.

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Written by Rebecca Seeley Harris

Rebecca is a leading expert in employment status, IR35 and the law involving independent contractors and the self-employed for the purposes of tax and employment law. Rebecca has run her own consultancy for the past 20 years covering all employment status issues such as off-payroll in the private and public sector, otherwise known as IR35, s.44 and any issues affecting the self-employed and personal service companies.

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14th May, 2025 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

HMRC’s new Off-Payroll Check letters: explainer

The taxman is turning up the IR35 heat with six-page OPW audits, containing up to 13 information requests.

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Written by Matt Collingwood

Matt Collingwood is the managing director of VIQU IT, an IT recruitment and project-based consultancy company with offices in Birmingham and Southampton. VIQU IT forms part of the VIQU Group, which also includes VIQU Energy, MoveATech and Morela. Additionally, Matt is the co-founder of the Recruitment Canaries, a network of West Midlands-based recruitment agencies that encourage collaboration, best-practice and upholding the standards and ethics of the recruitment industry.

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2nd October, 2024 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors' Questions: Can I do two inside IR35 contracts at the same time?

Working for multiple clients is absolutely what contracting is about. But with concurrent gigs, check the small print(s) and know the tax take.

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Written by David Harmer

David began his career with Markel Tax at 18 and has since spent 10 years with the business, completing a law degree and working his way through the ranks of tax consultant to director. Defending tax payers against HMRC challenges on all areas of contentious tax law including IR35, self-employed status, CIS, agency legislation etc., his tribunal victories include the well-known Sherburn Aero Club case.

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1st August, 2024 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Does inside IR35 offer any tax breaks if I’m a limited company contractor?

Ranging from subscriptions and pensions to VAT perks and insurance, inside IR35 doesn’t totally turn the tax efficiency tap off if you’re a director.

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Written by Matt Fryer

Matt is a Chartered Tax Advisor with 18 years' experience of advising on tax planning and compliance. Matt has been with Brookson since 2009, having previously worked for Big 4 accountants, KPMG and PwC. Matt’s primary role is to ensure that the services provided by the Brookson Group comply with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. Matt is also a Board member of the FCSA, the UK's leading membership body dedicated to promoting supply chain compliance for the temporary labour market.

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29th May, 2024 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors, have you seen HMRC’s Help to Comply with IR35 and OPW guidance? It’s well worth a look

A 14-part manual isn’t aimed squarely at contractors, but reading what end-users and agencies are being told by HMRC on IR35/OPW is no bad thing.

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Written by Rebecca Seeley Harris

Rebecca is a leading expert in employment status, IR35 and the law involving independent contractors and the self-employed for the purposes of tax and employment law. Rebecca has run her own consultancy for the past 20 years covering all employment status issues such as off-payroll in the private and public sector, otherwise known as IR35, s.44 and any issues affecting the self-employed and personal service companies.

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24th May, 2024 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

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.

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Written by 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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25th April, 2024 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

IR35 reform kicker (3): Notice periods and outside IR35: the inconvenient truth

To protect your outside IR35 status optimally, your next contract ought to have no notice period whatsoever.

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Written by Nigel Nordone

Nigel Nordone is the charismatic head of tax at Qdos, leading the IR35 contract review firm’s team of IR35 consultants to deliver the best in compliance. Nigel’s a former HMRC Inspector of Taxes specialising in IR35, tax investigations, status, PAYE, and employer compliance. He has first-hand experience into HMRC’s handling of enquiries, and has personally represented hundreds of clients who have been under IR35 enquiry over the past two decades.

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22nd April, 2024 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

IR35 and off-payroll working FAQs: eight need-to-knows

Markel clears up the biggest myths, misconceptions and misunderstandings about IR35.

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Written by Alex Seal

Alex provides support in defending taxpayers against HMRC challenges on IR35. Alex also provides consultancy to clients and accountancy practices on a range of areas within the employment status industry such as IR35, the impact of the new IR35 private sector legislation introduced in April 2021, compliance with the new IR35 legislation, outsourced providers and sole traders. Alex is a member of the Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT), having completed her entry requirements in 2020.

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4th April, 2024 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

As the IR35 offset is almost here, can off-payroll contractors still use a limited company?

Answered: top six IR35 frequently asked questions, just as HMRC’s ‘set-off’ is upon the contractor sector.

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Written by Danny Batey

Danny Batey’s career in tax began 25 years ago with the Contributions Agency and then with Employer Compliance at HMRC before moving into private practice. For the last 20 years, he has been a senior consultant within two leading status consultancies. Danny’s specialism is defending clients in HMRC IR35 off-payroll and tax status disputes; he has defended hundreds of contractors without losing a case.

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2nd April, 2024 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Check Employment Status for Tax: a contractor’s guide to CEST

How to get the most out of HMRC’s IR35 status testing tool in 2024.

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Written by Rebecca Seeley Harris

Rebecca is a leading expert in employment status, IR35 and the law involving independent contractors and the self-employed for the purposes of tax and employment law. Rebecca has run her own consultancy for the past 20 years covering all employment status issues such as off-payroll in the private and public sector, otherwise known as IR35, s.44 and any issues affecting the self-employed and personal service companies.

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5th February, 2024 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Outside IR35 tips for end-clients who want no truck with the off-payroll rules

Top 10 working practices end-users must follow when engaging limited company contractors outside IR35.

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Written by Chris Sebok

Chris Sebok is an independent software consultant with over 25 years’ experience delivering enterprise-level bespoke software, DevOps implementations, and staff training for clients across a very wide selection of industries all over the world. Chris previously ran his own software agency, has worked permanently, but has now been contracting and consulting with his company Shadow Moses Developments for over 16 years.

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31st January, 2024 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

IR35 and off-payroll working: What constitutes Reasonable Care?

A limited company contractor’s updated guide to 'Reasonable Care' in an IR35 and OPW setting.

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Written by Rebecca Seeley Harris

Rebecca is a leading expert in employment status, IR35 and the law involving independent contractors and the self-employed for the purposes of tax and employment law. Rebecca has run her own consultancy for the past 20 years covering all employment status issues such as off-payroll in the private and public sector, otherwise known as IR35, s.44 and any issues affecting the self-employed and personal service companies.

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29th January, 2024 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

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?

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Written by 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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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.

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Written by 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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22nd December, 2023 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

How the IR35 off-payroll rules will change from April 6th 2024

An overview for contractors on the overdue but massively welcome resolution to the ‘double-taxation’ of IR35.

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Written by Seb Maley

Seb Maley is an IR35 expert, regularly commenting in national media on the topic. He is CEO of Qdos Contractor, a leading IR35 advisor and IR35 insurance company.

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12th December, 2023 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Are IR35 indemnity clauses imposing OPW liability on contractors, worth the paper they’re printed on?

Despite what agencies, and potentially clients might have you believe, they can’t just contract themselves out of a legal obligation.

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Written by Nikola Nowak

Nikola started her journey with Markel Tax in 2017 as an office administrator working within numerous areas of Markel’s business including dealing with client schemes, contract reviews and the Survive35 TaxSafe product. Nikola joined the contractor solutions team in 2019, where she gained a deep understanding of the contracting industry - specifically IR35 legislation, employment status and the agency legislation. She currently deals with all types of IR35 issues, CIS and handles HMRC enquires, and now advises all types of clients and accountants in these areas.

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12th December, 2023 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

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.

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Written by 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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13th July, 2023 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors’ Questions: How can contractors get a client to reverse an IR35 blanket decision?

Recruiters rather than contractors have more sway in getting a client to rethink, even though PSCs ought to be involved in the status process.

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Written by Nikola Nowak

Nikola started her journey with Markel Tax in 2017 as an office administrator working within numerous areas of Markel’s business including dealing with client schemes, contract reviews and the Survive35 TaxSafe product. Nikola joined the contractor solutions team in 2019, where she gained a deep understanding of the contracting industry - specifically IR35 legislation, employment status and the agency legislation. She currently deals with all types of IR35 issues, CIS and handles HMRC enquires, and now advises all types of clients and accountants in these areas.

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21st June, 2023 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors’ Questions: How can my role be inside IR35 if I’m in business on my own account?

A contractor who hopes ‘in-business’ matters most gets a refresher on the key factors clients look at to set status.

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Written by Georgina Hiles

After joining Markel Tax in 2002, Georgina studied law and developed her skills before making the cross-over to the tax profession in 2013. Georgina specialises in the legal and technical intricacies of the interaction between employment status, IR35 and agency legislation within industries targeted by HMRC. Georgina advises and defends clients against HMRC challenges including representing clients who opt to use HMRC’s Alternative Dispute Resolution process.

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27th February, 2023 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

How to make a Status Determination Statement challenge as a contractor

What to do with an incorrect SDS, even if your client isn’t the flexible, listening kind.

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Written by David Harmer

David began his career with Markel Tax at 18 and has since spent 10 years with the business, completing a law degree and working his way through the ranks of tax consultant to director. Defending tax payers against HMRC challenges on all areas of contentious tax law including IR35, self-employed status, CIS, agency legislation etc., his tribunal victories include the well-known Sherburn Aero Club case.

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21st February, 2023 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors’ Questions: Do contractors need to cover themselves from the IR35 off-payroll rules?

Seemingly because a protected agency is also a protected client, a ruse is on to convince contractors they have an insurable interest -- when they don’t.

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Written by Tyra Ali

After finishing her law degree Tyra spent a number of years working for HMRC dealing with S.9a enquiries, CIS compliance, PAYE, travelling and subsistence and other compliance areas. After several years of swiftly working through the grades she joined Markel Tax in 2006. She brought with her a wealth of knowledge in many areas including specialist IR35 off-payroll and self-employment; CIS, Agency Legislation, National Minimum Wage and defending clients against all types HMRC challenges.

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19th January, 2023 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors’ Questions: Who has responsibility for IR35 when a consultancy supplies contractors?

The exemption for ‘small company’ consultancies is excellent. So too must be the actions and paperwork that support it.

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Written by Kate Cottrell

Kate Cottrell from Bauer & Cottrell Limited - leading UK IR35 expert who has been contributing IR35 guidance, commentary and articles to ContractorUK for many years.

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18th August, 2022 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors’ Questions: Does forming a consultancy with other contractors beat IR35?

Given HMRC’s new interest in MSC legislation, banding together to avoid IR35 could be like jumping out the frying pan and into the fire.

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Written by Chris Hadrill

Chris is a solicitor (Partner) in the employment team at Redmans Solicitors and a member of the Employment Lawyers Association. He advises on employment law and contractor law issues on behalf of employees, employers, and contractors regularly.

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21st June, 2022 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

How contractors can secure a 15% IR35-related rate rise

Get your contractor pay up, up, and away, before potential ‘soft-landing’ ending jitters grounds it in the doldrums.

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Written by Adrian Smith

Adrian Smith is the senior director of operations for recruiter Randstad UK. He has worked for Randstad since 2002 when he joined as a consultant. Educated at Loughborough and the Sorbonne, he enjoys rugby, sailing, and winter sports.

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7th April, 2022 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

The DWP’s 'fruitless' £88m IR35 payment to HMRC: five off-payroll lessons

'Special' or 'Fruitless'? Labels don’t change the fact that taxpayer-funded departments losing money to another department serves nobody.

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Written by Paul Mason

Paul heads up the tax partnership team at Markel Tax. He works very closely with Markel Tax’s Contractor Solutions division, having previously worked in general practice before moving into the insurance and consultancy arena. Paul has been involved with IR35 since 2001, initially on the insurance side before providing advice on the subject to contractors. A regular speaker on IR35, Paul also works closely with Markel Tax’s investigations specialists to ensure freelancers get the best defence in an IR35 enquiry.

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24th August, 2021 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors’ Questions: Does regularly invoicing the client for broadband affect my IR35 status?

Paying for three items yourself would bolster your in-business credentials, but another trio is much more important.

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Written by Seb Maley

Seb Maley is an IR35 expert, regularly commenting in national media on the topic. He is CEO of Qdos Contractor, a leading IR35 advisor and IR35 insurance company.

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14th July, 2021 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Top 10 tips to make your contract outside IR35

The key steps to take to demonstrate you’re not a disguised employee.

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Written by Helen Christopher

Helen Christopher is a chartered accountant, business mentor, and founder of award-winning Beansprout. With 30 years’ experience, she now supports ambitious small business owners with profit strategies, financial mentoring, practical tax, and accounting advice. A former COO, Helen is passionate about empowering clients to grow with confidence, clarity and control.

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13th May, 2021 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors’ Questions: Should agencies be clearer on inside IR35 contract rates?

‘Agents ought to push back on short inside IR35 gigs, and stop misrepresenting pay.’

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Written by Matt Collingwood

Matt Collingwood is the managing director of VIQU IT, an IT recruitment and project-based consultancy company with offices in Birmingham and Southampton. VIQU IT forms part of the VIQU Group, which also includes VIQU Energy, MoveATech and Morela. Additionally, Matt is the co-founder of the Recruitment Canaries, a network of West Midlands-based recruitment agencies that encourage collaboration, best-practice and upholding the standards and ethics of the recruitment industry.

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28th April, 2021 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors’ Questions: What should a robust Status Determination Statement contain?

How to tell if an SDS from a client or third-party will stand up to HMRC scrutiny.

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Written by Seb Maley

Seb Maley is an IR35 expert, regularly commenting in national media on the topic. He is CEO of Qdos Contractor, a leading IR35 advisor and IR35 insurance company.

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9th April, 2021 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

'CEST Explained' – contractors, here’s why your contract is vital

The potentially thorny part of HMRC’s tool as it requires input from you, the worker.

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Written by Rebecca Seeley Harris

Rebecca is a leading expert in employment status, IR35 and the law involving independent contractors and the self-employed for the purposes of tax and employment law. Rebecca has run her own consultancy for the past 20 years covering all employment status issues such as off-payroll in the private and public sector, otherwise known as IR35, s.44 and any issues affecting the self-employed and personal service companies.

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8th April, 2021 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors’ Questions: Is ‘inside IR35’ a risk for clients seeking niche skills in only the short-term?

'The status of your next contract is just the expected IR35 categorisation, not the actual categorisation.'

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Written by Seb Maley

Seb Maley is an IR35 expert, regularly commenting in national media on the topic. He is CEO of Qdos Contractor, a leading IR35 advisor and IR35 insurance company.

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8th April, 2021 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

‘CEST Explained’ – where Control features in HMRC’s IR35 status tool

The e-book serialisation continues, with a look at the most determinative IR35 factor – Control.

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Written by Rebecca Seeley Harris

Rebecca is a leading expert in employment status, IR35 and the law involving independent contractors and the self-employed for the purposes of tax and employment law. Rebecca has run her own consultancy for the past 20 years covering all employment status issues such as off-payroll in the private and public sector, otherwise known as IR35, s.44 and any issues affecting the self-employed and personal service companies.

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7th April, 2021 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors’ Questions: Can my client shift its SDS responsibility to a third party?

‘Even if an IR35 specialist is handed the Status Determination Statement process, it’s the end-user who’s still liable.’

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Written by Seb Maley

Seb Maley is an IR35 expert, regularly commenting in national media on the topic. He is CEO of Qdos Contractor, a leading IR35 advisor and IR35 insurance company.

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7th April, 2021 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

'CEST Explained' - How to use HMRC’s tool; relying on it and what you need beforehand

Rebecca Seeley Harris offers ContractorUK an exclusive preview of her new e-book, in a nod to today’s momentous reforms to IR35.

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Written by Rebecca Seeley Harris

Rebecca is a leading expert in employment status, IR35 and the law involving independent contractors and the self-employed for the purposes of tax and employment law. Rebecca has run her own consultancy for the past 20 years covering all employment status issues such as off-payroll in the private and public sector, otherwise known as IR35, s.44 and any issues affecting the self-employed and personal service companies.

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6th April, 2021 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors' Questions: How should end-users assess my IR35 status?

First in a five-part series of ContractorUK readers having their queries on today’s off-payroll rules answered.

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Written by Seb Maley

Seb Maley is an IR35 expert, regularly commenting in national media on the topic. He is CEO of Qdos Contractor, a leading IR35 advisor and IR35 insurance company.

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6th April, 2021 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

When IR35 reform leads limited company contractors to use an umbrella company

Tax. Expenses. Pay. And other vitals for PSCs due to use a brolly for the first time.

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Written by Joanne Harris

Joanne joined the Optionis Group in 2009 as an account manager, working closely with our agency partners. After developing an interest in the technical aspects of the role, she took the opportunity to train as a chartered accountant. She is now fully qualified, and a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

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22nd March, 2021 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

The eight top tricks of contractors who refuse to be victims of IR35 reform

Contractors -- don’t let the tide of private sector IR35 reform just wash over you, as it’ll leave you all at sea.

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Written by James Poyser

James Poyser is the CEO of inniAccounts and founder of offpayroll.org.uk. James and his co-founders have disrupted the accountancy model with real-time accounting for which they received a Queen’s Award for Innovation in 2016. The company has won numerous awards for service including being named the UK's top accountancy firm for contractors, and for its campaign championing contractors’ rights ahead of IR35 reforms.

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2nd March, 2021 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors’ Questions: Why am I being paid ‘inside IR35’ on an 'outside IR35’ contract?

Getting paid on a PAYE basis indicates the tug of war over status has been won by the ‘risk-limiting’ party.

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Written by Chris Mattingly

Joining WTT in 2017, Chris co-founded the Contractor Co-op, the UK’s first employee-owned umbrella payroll provider. More recently Chris launched Navigator, an innovative, tech powered advisory platform helping contractors, recruitment companies and end clients navigate the off-payroll working (IR35) reforms.

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26th February, 2021 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Kaye Adams IR35 case: five takeaways to keep the off-payroll rules from biting contractors

In-business factors saved the broadcaster, but only the unwise will rely on them to safeguard their own IR35 status.

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Written by David Harmer

David began his career with Markel Tax at 18 and has since spent 10 years with the business, completing a law degree and working his way through the ranks of tax consultant to director. Defending tax payers against HMRC challenges on all areas of contentious tax law including IR35, self-employed status, CIS, agency legislation etc., his tribunal victories include the well-known Sherburn Aero Club case.

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25th February, 2021 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors' Questions: Can I avoid IR35 entirely?

Disappointment for a PSC hoping that the 12-month delay has unearthed ways around April's rules.

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Written by Chris Mattingly

Joining WTT in 2017, Chris co-founded the Contractor Co-op, the UK’s first employee-owned umbrella payroll provider. More recently Chris launched Navigator, an innovative, tech powered advisory platform helping contractors, recruitment companies and end clients navigate the off-payroll working (IR35) reforms.

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17th February, 2021 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors’ Questions: Does IR35 affect the Employment Allowance?

How an incentive to take on more staff (not to reduce your tax bill), interacts with April’s off-payroll rules.

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Written by Chris Mattingly

Joining WTT in 2017, Chris co-founded the Contractor Co-op, the UK’s first employee-owned umbrella payroll provider. More recently Chris launched Navigator, an innovative, tech powered advisory platform helping contractors, recruitment companies and end clients navigate the off-payroll working (IR35) reforms.

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12th February, 2021 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors' Questions: Does IR35 apply to all limited company contractors?

A refresher on the HMRC framework that covered, covers and will cover PSCs.

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Written by Chris Mattingly

Joining WTT in 2017, Chris co-founded the Contractor Co-op, the UK’s first employee-owned umbrella payroll provider. More recently Chris launched Navigator, an innovative, tech powered advisory platform helping contractors, recruitment companies and end clients navigate the off-payroll working (IR35) reforms.

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3rd February, 2021 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Old CEST results: Is your inside/outside IR35 determination still valid?

Thanks to covid, contractors may need to do more than merely dust off last year’s status decision.

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Written by Matthew Sharp

Matthew is a senior associate in Fieldfisher's Dispute Resolution Group, specialising in contentious tax matters. He has broad experience advising on a range of direct and indirect taxation disputes and works with all industry sectors, and both companies and private individuals. He has particular expertise advising on employment taxation issues, including IR35, and property taxation issues, including SDLT and Business Rates.

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28th January, 2021 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors’ Questions: What does it mean to be inside IR35 or caught by IR35?

The effect on contractors is one and the same – that the off-payroll rules apply.

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Written by Chris Mattingly

Joining WTT in 2017, Chris co-founded the Contractor Co-op, the UK’s first employee-owned umbrella payroll provider. More recently Chris launched Navigator, an innovative, tech powered advisory platform helping contractors, recruitment companies and end clients navigate the off-payroll working (IR35) reforms.

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27th January, 2021 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors’ Questions: Who pays IR35 tax, now and from April 2021?

‘There’s no such tax. But what you’re referring to is soon to shift, again.’

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Written by Chris Mattingly

Joining WTT in 2017, Chris co-founded the Contractor Co-op, the UK’s first employee-owned umbrella payroll provider. More recently Chris launched Navigator, an innovative, tech powered advisory platform helping contractors, recruitment companies and end clients navigate the off-payroll working (IR35) reforms.

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19th January, 2021 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

IR35: the small company exemption - everything off-payroll contractors need to know

Seeking out ‘small’ clients might not provide PSCs with the desired escape, as their ‘old friend’ of 2000 is hard to shake off.

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Written by David Harmer

David began his career with Markel Tax at 18 and has since spent 10 years with the business, completing a law degree and working his way through the ranks of tax consultant to director. Defending tax payers against HMRC challenges on all areas of contentious tax law including IR35, self-employed status, CIS, agency legislation etc., his tribunal victories include the well-known Sherburn Aero Club case.

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25th November, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors’ Questions: Are clients who reversed PSC bans over IR35 at more risk of HMRC scrutiny?

Unlikely the taxman will pick on engagers recanting, but likely he’ll prioritise ‘reasonable care.’

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Written by Matt Fryer

Matt is a Chartered Tax Advisor with 18 years' experience of advising on tax planning and compliance. Matt has been with Brookson since 2009, having previously worked for Big 4 accountants, KPMG and PwC. Matt’s primary role is to ensure that the services provided by the Brookson Group comply with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. Matt is also a Board member of the FCSA, the UK's leading membership body dedicated to promoting supply chain compliance for the temporary labour market.

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9th November, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

IR35 reform: When contractors are forced into an agency’s umbrella company

Bypassing PSLs is becoming harder. Still, exercise the few options you do have.

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Written by Carla Roberts

Carla Roberts is a dual-qualified (UK/US) lawyer with extensive experience in the staffing and insurance industries. Her expertise is in IR35 legislation, commercial contracts, insolvency, professional negligence, employment and regulatory law, risk management, insurance and compliance. She attended UCLA (undergraduate), Southwestern College of Law (Los Angeles) and College of Law (London).

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6th November, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

IR35 debt transfer and relevant person provisions: demystified

Who pays the piper from April? The liability shifts once the fee-payer defaults.

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Written by David Geldard

David has over 30 years’ experience in employment tax. This includes over 10 years within the old Inland Revenue. He left them to join a top four firm’s employment tax practice and since then has worked in Industry as well as in mid-tier firms. David specialises in employment status, the various new tax and National Insurance legislation targeting the employment business and agency sector, the Construction Industry Scheme and general employer compliance issues.

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26th October, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Outside IR35 clues: What clients look for to decide the off-payroll rules aren’t in play

Six signs that bode well for getting the IR35 status determination you want.

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Written by Seb Maley

Seb Maley is an IR35 expert, regularly commenting in national media on the topic. He is CEO of Qdos Contractor, a leading IR35 advisor and IR35 insurance company.

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20th October, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

IR35 Status Determination Statements: contractors’ FAQs, answered

How to make sense of your off-payroll SDS, now and after April 6th 2021.

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Written by Joanne Harris

Joanne joined the Optionis Group in 2009 as an account manager, working closely with our agency partners. After developing an interest in the technical aspects of the role, she took the opportunity to train as a chartered accountant. She is now fully qualified, and a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

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18th September, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Setting the IR35 record straight: the wrongs, rights and maybes of April 2021’s off-payroll rules

Ten things not all contractors know about how the intermediaries legislation is changing.

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Written by Matt Fryer

Matt is a Chartered Tax Advisor with 18 years' experience of advising on tax planning and compliance. Matt has been with Brookson since 2009, having previously worked for Big 4 accountants, KPMG and PwC. Matt’s primary role is to ensure that the services provided by the Brookson Group comply with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. Matt is also a Board member of the FCSA, the UK's leading membership body dedicated to promoting supply chain compliance for the temporary labour market.

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11th September, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

IR35 liability and responsibility: off-payroll refresher for April 2021

With the SDS and SDP now demystified; let’s turn to who decides, who’s in the frame and how to get help.

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Written by David Harmer

David began his career with Markel Tax at 18 and has since spent 10 years with the business, completing a law degree and working his way through the ranks of tax consultant to director. Defending tax payers against HMRC challenges on all areas of contentious tax law including IR35, self-employed status, CIS, agency legislation etc., his tribunal victories include the well-known Sherburn Aero Club case.

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10th August, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

IR35 status disagreement process: off-payroll explainer for April 2021

How to navigate the client-led process when contractors don’t agree with the decision and want it changed.

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Written by David Harmer

David began his career with Markel Tax at 18 and has since spent 10 years with the business, completing a law degree and working his way through the ranks of tax consultant to director. Defending tax payers against HMRC challenges on all areas of contentious tax law including IR35, self-employed status, CIS, agency legislation etc., his tribunal victories include the well-known Sherburn Aero Club case.

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4th August, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Status Determination Statement: off-payroll explainer for April 2021

What the document containing your IR35 status says, what it should look like, and when it should be sent.

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Written by David Harmer

David began his career with Markel Tax at 18 and has since spent 10 years with the business, completing a law degree and working his way through the ranks of tax consultant to director. Defending tax payers against HMRC challenges on all areas of contentious tax law including IR35, self-employed status, CIS, agency legislation etc., his tribunal victories include the well-known Sherburn Aero Club case.

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3rd August, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Off-payroll rules reminder: When contractors should (and shouldn’t) be paying Employer NI

IR35 confusion is unifying both umbrellas and PSCs as to who’s responsible, liable and the deducting party. Time to clarify.

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Written by Matt Fryer

Matt is a Chartered Tax Advisor with 18 years' experience of advising on tax planning and compliance. Matt has been with Brookson since 2009, having previously worked for Big 4 accountants, KPMG and PwC. Matt’s primary role is to ensure that the services provided by the Brookson Group comply with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. Matt is also a Board member of the FCSA, the UK's leading membership body dedicated to promoting supply chain compliance for the temporary labour market.

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29th July, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

What IR35 off-payroll investigations will look like for contractors from April 2021

HMRC’s public sector performance is probably a sign of things to come, for PSCs, agencies and clients.

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Written by Seb Maley

Seb Maley is an IR35 expert, regularly commenting in national media on the topic. He is CEO of Qdos Contractor, a leading IR35 advisor and IR35 insurance company.

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15th July, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

IR35 expert cautions contractors ahead of Finance Bill Report Stage

You’ve had more than enough off-payroll prep time so, instead, lobby agencies and clients, PSCs told.

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Written by Simon Moore

Simon Moore is one of the UK’s most consistently published freelance journalists on freelancing, self-employment and contractor issues, such as IR35, the Loan Charge and late payment. Trained in News & Features writing by NCTJ-approved journalism tutors, Simon worked in the newsrooms of local, consumer and national press titles, before setting up his own editorial services company, Moore News Ltd.

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1st July, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contracting for a client who’s still banning limited company, off-payroll workers: 4) Exemptions

Small company? Contracted-out service? Up against those who hold all the cards, you may not be recognised as either.

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Written by Carla Roberts

Carla Roberts is a dual-qualified (UK/US) lawyer with extensive experience in the staffing and insurance industries. Her expertise is in IR35 legislation, commercial contracts, insolvency, professional negligence, employment and regulatory law, risk management, insurance and compliance. She attended UCLA (undergraduate), Southwestern College of Law (Los Angeles) and College of Law (London).

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29th May, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contracting for a client who’s still banning limited company, off-payroll workers: 3) Blanketing

Reasonable care is the key to unlocking if your determination was compliant. If it wasn’t, options are limited.

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Written by Carla Roberts

Carla Roberts is a dual-qualified (UK/US) lawyer with extensive experience in the staffing and insurance industries. Her expertise is in IR35 legislation, commercial contracts, insolvency, professional negligence, employment and regulatory law, risk management, insurance and compliance. She attended UCLA (undergraduate), Southwestern College of Law (Los Angeles) and College of Law (London).

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21st May, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contracting for a client who’s still banning limited company, off-payroll workers: 2)Unfairness

Banned from an employee service despite being deemed an employee? That’s the confusing (lawful) reality.

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Written by Carla Roberts

Carla Roberts is a dual-qualified (UK/US) lawyer with extensive experience in the staffing and insurance industries. Her expertise is in IR35 legislation, commercial contracts, insolvency, professional negligence, employment and regulatory law, risk management, insurance and compliance. She attended UCLA (undergraduate), Southwestern College of Law (Los Angeles) and College of Law (London).

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13th May, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contracting for a client who’s still banning limited company, off-payroll workers: 1)Misconception

When umbrellas are in and PSCs are out, popular myths like to fill the vacuum.

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Written by WTT Consulting

WTT provides experienced tax advisers, legal experts and finance professionals all under one roof. They work together to advise contractors facing ongoing tax issues and looking to plan for a secure, legally compliant tax framework for the future.

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1st May, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Decoding the Lords’ off-payroll working inquiry report: what contractors can take from it

A first-class probe that echoes 20 years of complaints. But there’s new concerns, covid-19 and creeping uncertainty.

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Written by Kate Cottrell

Kate Cottrell from Bauer & Cottrell Limited - leading UK IR35 expert who has been contributing IR35 guidance, commentary and articles to ContractorUK for many years.

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27th April, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors’ Questions: What legal rights and deductions are due on an inside IR35 contract?

‘Caught-PSCs are only employed for the purposes of tax, which you may be having overly deducted.’

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Written by Adrian Marlowe

Adrian is a specialist lawyer, founder and CEO of the recruitment law consultancy Lawspeed (www.lawspeed.com) as well as chairman of the Association of Recruitment Consultancies (www.arc-org.net). Lawspeed has been servicing the recruitment sector since 1997; its clients are hirers, recruitment businesses and contractors interested in contract terms, compliance, IR35 and other regulatory advice.

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23rd April, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Closing your company over IR35 reform: six steps if you must shut

Play your cards compliantly if parting with a PSC, to deny HMRC of your final hand.

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Written by Keith Tully

Keith Tully is a partner at Real Business Rescue, specialising in restructuring and turnaround support for businesses edging closer to insolvency, forced closure or voluntary liquidation.

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10th April, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

The benefits of working inside IR35 via your limited company from April 2021

Ten good reasons why you can’t afford to ditch your limited company as soon as a client deems you IR35-caught.

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Written by Helen Christopher

Helen Christopher is a chartered accountant, business mentor, and founder of award-winning Beansprout. With 30 years’ experience, she now supports ambitious small business owners with profit strategies, financial mentoring, practical tax, and accounting advice. A former COO, Helen is passionate about empowering clients to grow with confidence, clarity and control.

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4th April, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Off-Payroll Rules’ liability: your top tax and status FAQs about April 2021

How a reformed IR35 spells change for your PSC and its contractual partners.

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Written by Fieldfisher

Fieldfisher is a European law firm with market leading practices in many of the world's most dynamic sectors. They are a forward-thinking organisation with a particular focus on energy & natural resources, technology, finance & financial services, life sciences and media.

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3rd April, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

IR35 liability from April 2021: Who’s liable, for what and when?

Part one of two on arguably the biggest question facing the UK contractor industry.

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Written by Fieldfisher

Fieldfisher is a European law firm with market leading practices in many of the world's most dynamic sectors. They are a forward-thinking organisation with a particular focus on energy & natural resources, technology, finance & financial services, life sciences and media.

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1st April, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Company positions on IR35 private sector reform April 2021

Find out which businesses have already made decisions about how they will engage with contractors next year.

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Written by cukAdmin

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30th March, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Guide to Private Sector IR35 Reform for Recruitment Agencies

What do the IR35 reforms entail and what are the implications for agencies?

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Written by Laura Wilkinson

Laura is the Head of Marketing for ContractorUK. She has worked at ContractorUK for over 10 years and is qualified with a Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing via The IDM.

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29th March, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

IR35, Agency Worker Rules or MSC? Choosing the right regime for agency-contractor relationships

A staffing expo revealed real confusion about the current tax rules which catch agencies; let alone next year’s new ones.

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Written by Fieldfisher

Fieldfisher is a European law firm with market leading practices in many of the world's most dynamic sectors. They are a forward-thinking organisation with a particular focus on energy & natural resources, technology, finance & financial services, life sciences and media.

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25th March, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

How contractors can land a rate rise to offset IR35 reform’s impact

Tactics to tackle the potential cost of April 2021’s tax changes are a must. What are yours?

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Written by Matt Craven

Matt is the Founder of The CV & Interview Advisors and Incredibly Linked. He is considered to be a thought-leader in Personal Branding and is regularly engaged as a public speaker to deliver advice and guidance to global audiences on all things related to CV authoring, career advancement, LinkedIn, personal branding and thought leadership.

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25th March, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Employer guide to contractors under IR35 reform from April 2021

Get to grips with your new obligations as temporary workers’ fee-payer or client.

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Written by Adrian Marlowe

Adrian is a specialist lawyer, founder and CEO of the recruitment law consultancy Lawspeed (www.lawspeed.com) as well as chairman of the Association of Recruitment Consultancies (www.arc-org.net). Lawspeed has been servicing the recruitment sector since 1997; its clients are hirers, recruitment businesses and contractors interested in contract terms, compliance, IR35 and other regulatory advice.

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22nd March, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

For PSCs whose clients have no UK presence or connection, it's old IR35

Get to grips with the ‘wholly overseas’ off-payroll exclusion, even if you do have eight other elements to mull.

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Written by Kevin Austin

Kevin Austin, BSc FCA FCCA FCMI, CPA, FIAI is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, a Fellow of the Association of International Accountants and a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute.

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11th March, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors’ Questions: Will working on two projects at one client break April’s IR35 rules?

Inside-outside status looks likely for a PSC trying to avoid a controlling manager.

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Written by Helen Christopher

Helen Christopher is a chartered accountant, business mentor, and founder of award-winning Beansprout. With 30 years’ experience, she now supports ambitious small business owners with profit strategies, financial mentoring, practical tax, and accounting advice. A former COO, Helen is passionate about empowering clients to grow with confidence, clarity and control.

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10th March, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Doing the off-payroll rules right: meet the companies correctly assessing contractor IR35 status

Fair and proper status determinations aren’t a fiction, although there’s fewer firms doing them than ought to be.

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Written by Matt Tyler

Matt has been dealing with IR35 for almost a decade. Having started his career at Qdos Contractor as a consultant and worked his way up to the position of Contract & Status Specialist, his training on the legislation is thorough and well-rounded. He most recently made the move over to Larsen Howie to head up the IR35 Consultancy Team; this team offers a comprehensive contract review service, as well as working practices reviews and general IR35 consultancy for contractors, recruiters, and end-clients alike.

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4th March, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors’ off-payroll options: six IR35 reform responses if you’re a limited company

Faced with the unpalatable from the 6th, PSCs have got about as many ways to respond.

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Written by Ashley Coker

Ashley Coker, is a software developer who formerly worked as an IT contractor for Sky TV. He is the CEO and founder of Slate Apps, a technology development consultancy that helps enterprises, such as Nationwide Building Society and Aggregate Industries, to accelerate their digital change by providing small, capped teams of software engineers who work alongside enterprise IT teams, challenge corporate thinking and inject fresh coding skills to transform project thinking into product thinking.

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4th March, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors’ Questions: Is this termination clause in my new fixed-term contract unlawful?

Delete, modify or duplicate -- the options facing a PSC told it cannot terminate.

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Written by Charlotte Gerrish

Charlotte Gerrish, founder of law boutique Gerrish Legal is a Solicitor of England & Wales and Ireland, and registered at the Paris Bar (98/5/EC).

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3rd March, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors’ Questions: Can a client charge me for having to test my IR35 status?

The off-payroll legislative draft is silent on who could, should and does pay for the Status Determination Statement.

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Written by Graham Webber

Following nearly 4 decades working in various tax disciplines, Graham co-founded WTT to offer his deep experience and understanding of complex tax structures to those embroiled in tax enquiries. More recently Graham was awarded best forum adviser and best forum personality in the ContractorUK Awards.

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27th February, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors’ Questions: What if I’m inside IR35, was outside, and now face a Fixed-Term Contract?

‘HMRC will know when you move from caught to not caught, but forget the fear, you’ve got five actions to take.’

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Written by Kate Cottrell

Kate Cottrell from Bauer & Cottrell Limited - leading UK IR35 expert who has been contributing IR35 guidance, commentary and articles to ContractorUK for many years.

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26th February, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Working through HMRC’s off-payroll (IR35) rules: a step-by-step for PSCs

How limited company contractors can navigate the minefield of IR35 reform.

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Written by Helen Christopher

Helen Christopher is a chartered accountant, business mentor, and founder of award-winning Beansprout. With 30 years’ experience, she now supports ambitious small business owners with profit strategies, financial mentoring, practical tax, and accounting advice. A former COO, Helen is passionate about empowering clients to grow with confidence, clarity and control.

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19th February, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors’ Questions: Can I escape IR35 by taking a fixed-term contract?

Personal preference dictates if payroll trumps PSC, but beware the retrospective risk.

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Written by Nigel Nordone

Nigel Nordone is the charismatic head of tax at Qdos, leading the IR35 contract review firm’s team of IR35 consultants to deliver the best in compliance. Nigel’s a former HMRC Inspector of Taxes specialising in IR35, tax investigations, status, PAYE, and employer compliance. He has first-hand experience into HMRC’s handling of enquiries, and has personally represented hundreds of clients who have been under IR35 enquiry over the past two decades.

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19th February, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors’ Questions: What if my client’s contract spec is similar to its ‘job description’?

Expert gives unexpected advice to PSCs treated as permies: ‘make like HMRC.’

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Written by Carolyn Walsh

With over twenty years’ experience in the sector, Carolyn assists freelancers, contractors, agency and umbrella company workers, interpreting tax legislation and guidance with a no-nonsense approach.

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18th February, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors’ Questions: What is HMRC’s example of a client not taking reasonable care with IR35?

The full case study of an engager responsible, and liable, because they didn’t take ‘prudent and reasonable steps.’

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Written by cukAdmin

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4th February, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

What’s being done right now to manage private sector IR35 reform

It’s not all bans, blankets and heads in the sand. But reform also needs more than just a new name on a SoW.

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Written by Seb Maley

Seb Maley is an IR35 expert, regularly commenting in national media on the topic. He is CEO of Qdos Contractor, a leading IR35 advisor and IR35 insurance company.

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15th January, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors’ Questions: Is an IR35 Confirmation of Arrangement service an allowable expense?

With reform looming large, the cost of an IR35 review could be small; even divisible.

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Written by Nigel Nordone

Nigel Nordone is the charismatic head of tax at Qdos, leading the IR35 contract review firm’s team of IR35 consultants to deliver the best in compliance. Nigel’s a former HMRC Inspector of Taxes specialising in IR35, tax investigations, status, PAYE, and employer compliance. He has first-hand experience into HMRC’s handling of enquiries, and has personally represented hundreds of clients who have been under IR35 enquiry over the past two decades.

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3rd January, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

IR35 reform: Weighing up National Insurance liabilities post-April 2020

Overview of one of the most confusing tax aspects to contractors, and how the off-payroll rules complicate it further.

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Written by Jon Munnery

Jon Munnery is a seasoned insolvency expert of over 15 years with a history of working with businesses in financial distress.

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18th December, 2019 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Dormancy, the ideal halfway house to shelter contractors from the IR35 reform storm?

Pausing your PSC may protect you from politicians promising, HMRC attacking and clients still deciding.

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Written by Jon Munnery

Jon Munnery is a seasoned insolvency expert of over 15 years with a history of working with businesses in financial distress.

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6th December, 2019 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

IR35 reform FAQs: Your April 2020 off-payroll queries answered

The top ten concerns from a law firm’s IR35 roundtable get put to bed.

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Written by Fieldfisher

Fieldfisher is a European law firm with market leading practices in many of the world's most dynamic sectors. They are a forward-thinking organisation with a particular focus on energy & natural resources, technology, finance & financial services, life sciences and media.

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5th December, 2019 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

How much April 2020’s changes to IR35 could cost contractors

A contractor accountant tots up the financial impacts of the incoming off-payroll rules.

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Written by James Foster

James' career saw him starting as an accounts assistant. Five years later, he has progressed through being a Senior Accountant, Product Manager, Commercial Manager to his current position of Senior Commercial Manager for SJD Accountancy.

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14th November, 2019 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Tesco Bank Contractor Survival Guide: what to do if ‘inside IR35’ looms

Five steps to take if you face being put inside the rule you’ve always operated outside of.

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Written by Kate Cottrell

Kate Cottrell from Bauer & Cottrell Limited - leading UK IR35 expert who has been contributing IR35 guidance, commentary and articles to ContractorUK for many years.

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14th October, 2019 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors’ Questions: How are agency contractors’ clients pre-empting IR35 reform?

Consultancies are helping engagers push IR35 down the table and off their plate.

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Written by Dean Durrant

Dean is a specialist business change recruiter, focused on mid, senior and exec level contract and permanent roles across the central belt of Scotland. He currently manages the business change, IT & financial services teams at HRC recruitment.

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25th September, 2019 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors’ Questions: Will joining my client’s payroll imply I was a disguised employee?

The taxman won’t focus on historic cases -- or at least that’s what he’s said.

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Written by Fieldfisher

Fieldfisher is a European law firm with market leading practices in many of the world's most dynamic sectors. They are a forward-thinking organisation with a particular focus on energy & natural resources, technology, finance & financial services, life sciences and media.

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19th September, 2019 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

How contractors can prepare for 2021 private sector IR35 reform

Seven steps PSCs ought to take before April, rather than just waiting for the other shoe to drop.

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Written by Seb Maley

Seb Maley is an IR35 expert, regularly commenting in national media on the topic. He is CEO of Qdos Contractor, a leading IR35 advisor and IR35 insurance company.

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20th March, 2019 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Off-payroll recap: what the Treasury promised Vs what HMRC proposes

The three big IR35 reform commitments, and where the consultation meets them (or doesn’t).

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Written by Simon Moore

Simon Moore is one of the UK’s most consistently published freelance journalists on freelancing, self-employment and contractor issues, such as IR35, the Loan Charge and late payment. Trained in News & Features writing by NCTJ-approved journalism tutors, Simon worked in the newsrooms of local, consumer and national press titles, before setting up his own editorial services company, Moore News Ltd.

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6th March, 2019 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors’ Questions: Must I insure against a wrong outside IR35 decision?

Expert cautions a PSC worried that agencies or clients might insist on cover by April 2020.

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Written by Helen Christopher

Helen Christopher is a chartered accountant, business mentor, and founder of award-winning Beansprout. With 30 years’ experience, she now supports ambitious small business owners with profit strategies, financial mentoring, practical tax, and accounting advice. A former COO, Helen is passionate about empowering clients to grow with confidence, clarity and control.

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13th February, 2019 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors’ Questions: Will a partnership be immune to IR35 reform?

Strength in numbers via a LLP isn’t necessarily a cloak to keep HMRC off your back.

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Written by Helen Christopher

Helen Christopher is a chartered accountant, business mentor, and founder of award-winning Beansprout. With 30 years’ experience, she now supports ambitious small business owners with profit strategies, financial mentoring, practical tax, and accounting advice. A former COO, Helen is passionate about empowering clients to grow with confidence, clarity and control.

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7th February, 2019 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors’ Questions: Will I be able to challenge my client’s IR35 status decision?

The 31-day power and a repayment claim are about all PSCs are likely to have to fight with.

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Written by Helen Christopher

Helen Christopher is a chartered accountant, business mentor, and founder of award-winning Beansprout. With 30 years’ experience, she now supports ambitious small business owners with profit strategies, financial mentoring, practical tax, and accounting advice. A former COO, Helen is passionate about empowering clients to grow with confidence, clarity and control.

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16th January, 2019 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

IR35 2021 Reform Case Studies

What can we learn from companies and contractors that have already come through the other side of public sector IR35 reforms.

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Written by cukAdmin

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27th November, 2018 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors’ Questions: Will a new IR35 affect contractors or temps?

‘Out with FTCs in with SoWs,’ should the ‘Ltd’ hiring landscape shift today.

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Written by cukAdmin

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29th October, 2018 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Surviving IR35 reform as a contractor – part 2

What to do now before off-payroll rules are possibly applied to every PSC.

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Written by Simon Moore

Simon Moore is one of the UK’s most consistently published freelance journalists on freelancing, self-employment and contractor issues, such as IR35, the Loan Charge and late payment. Trained in News & Features writing by NCTJ-approved journalism tutors, Simon worked in the newsrooms of local, consumer and national press titles, before setting up his own editorial services company, Moore News Ltd.

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13th September, 2018 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractor Survival Guide to IR35 Reform

Part 1 of 2 on how PSCs can prepare for potential IR35 changes in the private sector.

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Written by Simon Moore

Simon Moore is one of the UK’s most consistently published freelance journalists on freelancing, self-employment and contractor issues, such as IR35, the Loan Charge and late payment. Trained in News & Features writing by NCTJ-approved journalism tutors, Simon worked in the newsrooms of local, consumer and national press titles, before setting up his own editorial services company, Moore News Ltd.

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12th September, 2018 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors’ Questions: Can clients prepare for private sector IR35 reform?

Hays outlines what hirers should be doing before ‘imminent’ changes to IR35.

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Written by Simon Moore

Simon Moore is one of the UK’s most consistently published freelance journalists on freelancing, self-employment and contractor issues, such as IR35, the Loan Charge and late payment. Trained in News & Features writing by NCTJ-approved journalism tutors, Simon worked in the newsrooms of local, consumer and national press titles, before setting up his own editorial services company, Moore News Ltd.

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6th June, 2018 | Private Sector IR35 Reform