Newsletter 436: IR35 and personal service companies

by Newsletter Editor at 10:15 01/07/14 ( Shout99 Newsletter)

After the House of Lords Committee gave a 'could do better' report to HMRC on its approach to IR35, the Government has now come back with its response.

The Lords had taken evidence from many industry specialists, trade bodies and interested parties in the first detailed examination of IR35 and its impact on consumers. The subsequent report from the Lords gave 16 recommendations, primarily set against a back drop that there was too little information available about the impact - good and bad - of IR35. The Government has now responded. In broad brush terms, they are have paid lip-service to some points; acknowledged that reviews are already underway on others, and, in terms of actual action, said that they will look further at the administrative costs. Lords PSC report: Government response Lords PSC report: Mixed reactions to Government reponse Lords PSC Report: Scepticism at HRMC's IR35 figures Lords PSC Report: No plans for clients to have responsibility for IR35 Shout99 - the free news site for freelancers, contractors and small firms. *************** Also in Shout99 *************** Government tried to strike a balance on 'zero-hours' Qdos: Are IR35 enquirie actually rising? Negotiating the best rates as a contractor Warning about false self-employment payroll schemes Ongoing investment drives demand for IT contractors Interim managers fear negative impact of Scottish independence Umbrella contractors want an holistic employment package Interim penalty letters issued in error Women under-represented in freelancing HMRC pays out £4.6 billion in corporation tax refunds Startup ideas come to entrepreneurs on holiday Call for business skills to begin in the classroom 'Landmark' law for small businesses ****************************************************** Advertisement - Protection against IR35 investigations (FO35) ****************************************************** Advertisement Protection against disputes with HMRC on tax matters, including IR35, is available for £116.00 a year. Freelancers Outside IR35 (FO35) is a complete operating system for small businesses with guidance on compliance; draft contracts; a helpline; status assessments; and representation by Qdos Consulting in the event of a dispute with the Revenue on tax; VAT; or IR35 issues. FO35 is available online for immediate cover for £116.00 a year. For more information or to order, see...... Freelancers Outside IR35 ************ Also in Shout99 ************ Ask An Expert, our expert panel answers questions from freelancers, including IR35 and non-director employees; and the false self-employment legislation. Letters from Freelancers opens up discussions on a number of subjects of interest to freelancers, including what is the purpose of an umbrella company. The Clubhouse is an area for 'off-topic' discussions. ******** Twitter ******** For the twitters and tweeters among our readers, you can follow Shout99's headline news on Twitter. ************************ Shout99 - Newsletter ************************ Please forward this newsletter to any other freelancer or small businesses who may be interested in news and information related to running a small business. You can subscribe to receive your own free copy of this newsletter on the home page of Shout99. Susie Hughes, Editor Newsletter 436 Shout99 - the network for freelancers Tweet

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