Newsletter 459: Speculation, rumour and worries over freelancer clampdown

by Newsletter Editor at 10:20 10/11/15 ( Shout99 Newsletter)

Rumours and speculations have set the freelancer world a-twitter at the prospect of a further clampdown on working through so-called personal service companies (PSC).

Two national newsletters have reported that the Government is considering introducing measures which could force the vast majority of freelancers who work for a single client for more than a month, to go on to the payroll. To date this is mere speculation, but it could be a 'kite-flying' exercise to test the reaction; it could be trailing the worst-case scenario which makes the 'not-so-bad' scenario look much better, when it appears; or it could be the rumour mill churning on overtime. Answers unlikely before the Autumn Statement later this month (November 25). New idea for freelancer crackdown would cause 'untold damage' Recent news items in Shout99 include: Tax body's new approach to tackle IR35 non-compliance HMRC receives poor report from Parliamentary Committee Tax taskforces bring in more than £100m in six months Government proposals will create ‘black market’ of healthcare workers Freelancers lose confident in business outlook Government aims to boost R&D claims End of the road for 'Business Record Checks' Contract vacancies remain stable Six times as much tax lost to fraud as to avoidance Entrepreneurial spark is alive and well Self-employment falls for seventh consecutive month ****************************************************** 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 contractual exclusion clauses. Letters from Freelancers opens up discussions on a number of subjects of interest to freelancers, including the teaching sector. 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 459 Shout99 - the network for freelancers Tweet

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