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Newsletter 409: IR35 Forum meeting | Landmark decision on agency workers

by Newsletter Editor at 10:15 21/02/13 ( Shout99 Newsletter)

It has been six months since the representatives of the freelancing sector gathered around the table for a meeting of the IR35 Forum, so there should have been plenty to discuss, given the developments since then.

Not surprisingly the issues of office holders, freelancers in the public sector and HMRC’s new compliance activities were on the agenda. However, the minutes have more of a ’work in progress’ feel to them, than list of achievements or action already undertaken. There were some concrete points to report though, namely that the new compliance activities of HMRC are on target to hit target; and that all IR35 guidance is currently under review, but it was stressed that this is a refresh rather than a rewrite. IR35 Forum: More compliance activity and more work in progress This, and more stories of interest to freelancers, are available from the links below to Shout99. ******************** More news in Shout99 ******************** Union claim landmark decision with agency workers and redundancies Small firms say UK tax system worse under Coalition Taxman starts fining late filers Experts warn ‘simpler tax’ proposals are ‘the opposite of simple’ Tax experts challenge £100,000 limit on new business relief Final reminder that tax is going live Supply teachers go to top of the class Tax simplification is a ‘good idea gone bad‘ In Ask An Expert, the professionals answer your latest questions, including pensions; winding up a limited company; and agreements and contract notes. Letters from Freelancers opens up discussions on a number of subjects of interest to freelancers, including a debate about whether the over 55s are in a special position regarding IR35. ********************************************** 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 (FO35). ******** Twitter ******** For the twitters and tweeters among our readers, you can follow Shout99's headline news on Twitter. ************************ Shout99 - Newsletter ************************ Please feel free to 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 409 Shout99 - the network for freelancers www.shout99.com Tweet

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