Cost of using temporary workers set to rise in April 2009 through VAT offset
The directive “Agency Workers Directive” which acts to offer the same rights to temporary workers and contractors, serves as a double edged sword with VAT concessions being withdrawn fo...
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Many small businesses and contractors try to avoid their full tax burden by using a limited company as an intermediary, with the husband and wife - or other close family members - holding shares in...What is IR35?
The IR35 tax legislation was intended to transform the taxation of freelance contractors.The legislation means that HMRC can tax some contractors as though they are employees of their...
When was IR35 Introduced?
The press release ‘IR35' was issued on 23 September 1999 as part of the pre-budget announcements for the April 2000 budget from the Treasury. The actual legislation came into force on 6th...Who is Affected by IR35?
IR35 legislation has proved to be open to much interpretation, and many people who thought they were not affected have been charged back taxes or been taken to court and lost.Potentially, IR35 a...
