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Newsletter 455: Government consults on an IR35 Mark 2

by Newsletter Editor at 10:20 03/08/15 ( Shout99 Newsletter)

The Government has set out its proposals to fulfill its Budget commitment to make the controversial freelancer tax, IR35, 'more effective in protecting the Exchequer'.

In rhetoric which will be familiar to those contractors who were around when IR35 was introduced by the Labour Government more than 10 years ago, the Conservative Government talked about finding measures to protect the Exchequer; improve fairness in the system; and level the playing field between direct employees and 'those who work in a similar manner to direct employees but through their own limited companies'. The Government is now consulting with interested parties on how to improve the effectiveness of IR35. IR35 Mark 2 heads closer as Government consults Government's failure to legislate could lead to IR35 Mark 2 ********************** Other news in Shout99 ********************** Employers fined £30 million for failing to conduct employability checks Latest Government initiative to tackle late payments Freelancers show record confidence despite Budget fears Fall in the number of self-employed shows this sector needs support New rules near for employment agencies Ask An Expert, our expert panel answers questions from freelancers, including the new-look IR35. Letters from Freelancers opens up discussions on a number of subjects of interest to freelancers. The Clubhouse is an area for 'off-topic' discussions. ****************************************************** 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 ******** 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 455 Shout99 - the network for freelancers Tweet

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