Change to cliff edge IR35 rules provides some relief, but contracts are critical
The announcement last week that the new IR35 rules will apply to work done on or after 6th April 2020 instead of payments made from 6th April will be a relief for many, says the recruitment and employment specialist Lawspeed.
STOP PRESS – HMRC announces a change to the application of the Off Payroll Rules
HMRC has today announced that the new Off Payroll Rules, coming into force in April 2020, will apply to payment for services performed on or after 6th April 2020 rather than payments made on or after that date.
HMRC to speak at Lawspeed IR35 seminar
Lawspeed is delighted to announce that Justin Giles of HMRC will present at its forthcoming IR35 seminar to be held in London on Wednesday 26th February 2020.
IR35 – post 6th April 2020, contractor or agency worker? Lawspeed Seminar 26th February 2020
To help employment businesses working with company contractors understand the regulatory and contract impact of the changes to the IR35 rules which are now set to apply from 6th April, Lawspeed will be holding a practical hands on seminar in London.
How important is a good client contract for staffing engagement?
The answer is “very” according to the recruitment and employment law specialist Lawspeed. “A contract should be much more than evidence of a handshake. A good contract should always detail the relationship and what is expected of each party, as well as address eventualities that may arise during the period of the contract. This may sound obvious but it is here that many contracts fall down.”
IR35 strategy for agencies and hirers
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“Prepare now” recruiters told at major IR35 conference
Various high profile businesses offer IR35 tax and expenses insurance as a way of offsetting risk against an IR35 claim. Historically the party able to take up the insurance was the contractor who would be liable but since the onset of the public sector rules, the liable party is the fee payer, namely the hirer or agency (if one is involved) that pays the contractor company.
What to do if a hirer appoints a predatory vendor
Various high profile businesses offer IR35 tax and expenses insurance as a way of offsetting risk against an IR35 claim. Historically the party able to take up the insurance was the contractor who would be liable but since the onset of the public sector rules, the liable party is the fee payer, namely the hirer or agency (if one is involved) that pays the contractor company.
Does the limited company opt out have a future?
Various high profile businesses offer IR35 tax and expenses insurance as a way of offsetting risk against an IR35 claim. Historically the party able to take up the insurance was the contractor who would be liable but since the onset of the public sector rules, the liable party is the fee payer, namely the hirer or agency (if one is involved) that pays the contractor company.
IR35 conference set to provide 360 degree view
Various high profile businesses offer IR35 tax and expenses insurance as a way of offsetting risk against an IR35 claim. Historically the party able to take up the insurance was the contractor who would be liable but since the onset of the public sector rules, the liable party is the fee payer, namely the hirer or agency (if one is involved) that pays the contractor company.