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‘Hypocritical’ HMRC has not engaged any contractors outside IR35 in past year, says IR35 specialist OPINION IR35 specialist, Seb Maley, the CE...
Just as hiring companies are becoming more flexible when it comes to hiring outside IR35 contractors, the government's slow response to double taxa...
Freelancers have found it increasingly difficult to access roles within the NHS at a time when they are desperately needed The Association of Indep...
The HMRC case against Gary Lineker has reignited, according to an Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery) hearings and register announcement. Dave Chapli...
This week the government is closing two consultations involving Off-Payroll legislation. Contractor sector experts offer thoughts on what needs to ...
David Davis MP has called for a cancellation of IR35, as a way to help Conservatives win the next election. But will other MPs listen? Dave Chaplin...
UKRI hit with £36m IR35 bill, taking non-compliance in public sector to £300m Another public sector body, UKRI, has revealed it was hit was a multi...
Over the past week legal and policymaking developments impacting contractors and umbrella company workers have been announced. What do the experts ...
The government says it will launch a consultation to explore ways HMRC can account for double-taxation if a business gets caught for non-compliance...
Government slammed for “deafening silence” over umbrella industry consultation. The question remains, why has the government dragged its feet for 6...
Trade unionists and freelance service providers call out the government on the mismanagement of IR35, its stifling impact on tech companies and the...
OPINION Fines for anti-social behaviour are going up following Rishi Sunak's new crackdown. Money grabs like these arguably make more sense than ot...