Off-payroll working, commonly referred to as "IR35", is the name given to the anti-avoidance legislation that ensures individuals providing services through an intermediary company are taxed correctly. Here you will find practical guidance, webinars and other resources related to IR35 and the taxation of intermediaries.
Off-payroll working: guidance on clients’ off-payroll working obligations when a contractor works through an intermediary such as a personal service company across borders and/or some of the parties (client, contractor, contractor’s personal service company) are non-UK resident and/or the work is not wholly carried out in the UK, how the ‘host employer’ rules in s689 ITEPA 2003 interact, and the impact of double tax treaties.
Questions and HMRC’s answers on how to determine whether a trust that uses the services of a contractor provided through an intermediary such as a personal service company is ‘small’ or has a UK connection under the off-payroll working rules.
Off-payroll working: how to determine the size of a private sector client that uses the services of a contractor provided through an intermediary such as a personal service company.
In this webinar Mark Hammerton of Eversheds Sutherland gave practical advice and guidance on determining employment status now the off-payroll working rules have been extended to the private sector, and end-user options for managing contractors.
Questions posed by ICAEW Tax Faculty exploring the impact of changes from 6 April 2021 to the off-payroll working regime and what they mean in practice, in particular for payroll, with answers based on HMRC's guidance.
This guide provides answers to questions asked at the off-payroll working webinar presented by Steve Wade and Kate Upcraft on 23/11/20. It covers changes from April 2021 including the size of clients, overseas clients, employment status and status determination statements, deemed employment income, personal service companies and the contractor, and practitioner support.
HM Revenue and Customs have recently announced that, effective April 2023, they will remove reference to the model British Dental Association (BDA) or Dental Practitioners Association (DPA) contract in ESM4030.
Businesses operating in the oil and gas, banking and finance sectors are being targeted by HMRC to confirm that they are complying with the off-payroll working regime introduced in April 2021.
Steve Wade explains why there are difficult decisions ahead on the route to a straightforward tax system.
Highlights from the broader tax news week ending 26 May, which includes reminders on SEISS 4 grant claims and that loss carry-back claims can't be made until mid-July, as well as a coding error for service attributable pensions, more guidance on off-payroll working and extension to interim arrangement for trustees reliant on small savings.
This month’s top technical stories on ICAEW Insights include new guidance on mini-umbrella companies, information on repaying Bounce Back Loans and new powers to ban directors who dissolve companies to avoid repaying government support.
HMRC has issued new guidance on the fraudulent activities of so-called ‘mini-umbrella companies’ sometimes created to avoid paying tax and national insurance. ICAEW’s Tax Faculty calls on members to ensure they are informed.
Highlights from the broader tax news week ending 5 May, which includes HMRC publishing guidance on working through an umbrella company and updating guidance accompanying its CEST tool.
As of 6 April, IR35 decision-making has moved almost universally away from the limited or personal service company (PSC) to end clients and the liability to the fee payer which is often a recruitment agency.
In this webinar, Mark Hammerton, Partner, Human Resources Practice Group of Eversheds Sutherland, covers determining employment status, and common misconceptions, to help you comply with IR35.
In this webinar we unpick the finalised legislation in FA 2020, and HMRC’s latest guidance.
Join this webinar to discover the implications for contractors who work through personal service companies and get help determining your IR35 status. In addition, discover what the implications are for employers and if there any alternatives through this insightful webinar.
This webinar from the Tax Faculty provides a round up of all the measures that are under review and subject to consultation, and how the faculty will be responding.
Steve Wade provides guidance on the implementation of the new off-payroll working rules due to come into effect in April 2021.
An overview of the new off-payroll working rules in the private sector from 5 April 2020
The first in our TAXbite series on off-payroll working, this episode gives a general overview of the rules.
From April 2020 the operation of IR35, or off-payroll working as it is also known, will change in the private sector. In this webinar we unpick the draft legislation, provide practical tips on preparation for change and highlight the pitfalls to watch out for.
Questions and answers on UK tax issues and trends from the ICAEW Tax and VAT Helpline, a subscription service provided by Markel Tax.
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Concise chapter providing guidance on partnership taxation for businesses in the construction industry, which are subject to the Construction Industry Scheme ('CIS').
Concise chapter providing expert guidance on the IR35 rules in the circumstances of a business partnership, including LLPs.
Chapter containing advice on personal service companies and off-payroll working, written for anyone who advises or runs a family or owner-managed company.
A chapter discussing the ways in which employment status may have to be considered by a business when it incorporates.
A chapter on agency workers and intermediaries in this annual guide for professional advisers, highlighting tax planning opportunities and potential pitfalls.
An indispensable guide to the tax and legal implications of the new IR35 legislation to be implemented for the public sector in 2017 and for the private sector in April 2021.
Guidance on the taxation of provision of services through an intermediary or managed service company in the UK.
Clearly laid-out guide to the UK tax issues that relate specifically to employers and their staff.
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A response dated 17 July 2020 to a consultation published by the BEIS on 3 June 2020.
Briefing for MPS on Finance Bill issued on 5th June
Written evidence submitted in February 2020 to House of Lords Finance Bill Sub-committee inquiry.
A response dated 19 February 2020 to a consultation published by HMRC on 22 January 2020.
Some resources that we link to may pre-date the latest amendments to the relevant tax regulations. While these links contain useful information, please treat them with appropriate caution.
Guides on employment status and the taxation of intermediaries, including guidance on off-payroll working rules for public authorities, intermediaries in the public sector, intermediaries in the private sector, and employment intermediaries.
HMRC internal manual providing guidance on how to determine employment status, agency and temporary workers, managed service companies, intermediaries legislation, off-payroll working, and other topics.
House of Lords report discussing the use of personal service companies, relevant legislation and recent trends, the continuing viability of the IR35 legislation, HMRC's administration and the effect of recent reforms, implications for the lower-paid, and impact on the public sector. ICAEW gave evidence to the Select Committee.
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