The topics covered by the presentations included:

• IR35 - despite earlier rumours, IR35 is here to stay - at least for the foreseeable future. However, the situation has clarified from earlier years and most freelancers should be able to operate outside it, with good advice and professional representation. The session explained how to position yourself outside IR35.

• Dividend tax - after months of speculation, the Budget revealed the detail of the new measure, known as IR591, a 19 per cent tax on dividends.

• Section 660 - the controversial tax on businesses owned by married couples, families and friends. Despite protestations from professional bodies, the Treasury has indicated it's not only going to continue with Section 660 enforcement but has strengthened its hand in the Budget. The panel explained how to mitigate the risk of a Section 660 dispute.

After the main presentations, the experts were available for a Question and Answer session where a wide range of general and specific questions relating to running small businesses were asked.

Future events
Places are still available at the following seminars. A few hours of your time attending one of these could help you operate your business with more confidence in the future - and save money in the short, medium and longer term.

The remaining seminars are:

• 24 March - Kendal, Best Western Castle Green Hotel;
  
• 25 March - Leeds, Ramada Leeds Parkway;
  
• 30 March - London, Ramada Jarvis, London West, Ealing Common;
  
• 01 April - Bristol, Ramada Plaza;
  
• 06 April - Leicester, Best Western Belmont House.

5:00pm to 7:30pm (registration 4:30pm) Kendal, Leeds, Bristol, Leicester
6:00pm to 8:30pm (registration 5:30pm) London

Cost and bookings

Cost per ticket is £55 including VAT.

Places can be booked online here:

Seminars for Freelancers - to reserve your place

or by telephoning:

01455 852030 or 07703 486276 (out of hours)

or, if you wish to turn up at the event and pay on the door by cheque, please email in advance to: susie@shout99.com

Free review to claim back IR35 tax
Attending one of these events gives automatic membership of Qdos's Freelancer Club and entitlement to a free review of your situation if you have paid IR35 tax in the past and now believe that might have been incorrect. Qdos will review your situation free of charge and deal with the Revenue to claim back your tax. There is an option of proceeding with this on a 'no win, no fee' basis.

For more information, see:
Out of the Box

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