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Dr. George Mantides Is Appealing another IR35 Case With the Help of IHPA
Dr George Mantides is once again determined to fight for his IR35 status. The difference is, unlike the last time, this time he has the Independent Health Professionals Association for assistance. The body is providing help by paying his barrister so he can appeal...
Major Firms Stop Hiring Limited Company Contractors as a Domino Effect Clouds the Industry
Experts reveal that a “domino effect” has emerged in the contractor industry. Large businesses are hesitant to work with limited company contractors. Prominent names like M&G Investments, Morgan Stanley, HSBC, Barclays, and Lloyds have suggested that they would...
Another Loan Charge Contractor Commits Suicide, Increasing the Death Count to Seven People
Unfortunately, one more death has occurred due to the Loan Charge 2019. Recently, a contractor who was affected by the Loan Charge committed suicide. This means that the reform has now led seven people to kill themselves. According to MPs from the Loan Charge APPG,...
NHS Locum’s Victory Can Help the Healthcare Industry in IR35 and Off-Payroll Cases
An NHS locum has decided to lock horns with the tax authorities. He has taken action against the IR35 tax tribunal judgment at the UT (Upper Tribunal). Experts believe that this case can set a unique, helpful precedent and may go on to help those healthcare locums who...
LCAG Helpline Warns About the Possibility of Further Suicides to the Chancellor
The LCAG Helpline, which was created to stop suicides triggered by the April tax, has revealed some frightening insights. They say that around five contractors are close to committing suicides because of the Loan Charge 2019. The LCAG Helpline penned a letter to Sajid...
HMRC Hands a Major Defeat to BBC Presenters
The HMRC emerged victorious in a recent IR35 tax tribunal when it won a case against three presenters of BBC. Experts indicate that this win can inflict a major impact on the broadcasting industry. Joanna Gosling, Tim Willcox, and David Eades were the BBC presenters...
Boris Johnson and Sajid Javid Asked to Stop the Private Sector Legislation
Chancellor Sajid Javid and Prime Minister Boris Johnson are receiving open letters from different organisations. Businesses are requesting them to put an end to the new contractor legislation of the private sector. In total, 11 groups representing freelancers and...
MPs Write Letters to Boris Johnson and Sajid Javid
A Lib Dem and former business secretary joins the growing list of MPs who look determined to go against the Loan Charge 2019. The highly-motivated movement has so far managed to displace the number one and two from the government. The ex-shadow chancellor, Sir Vince...
Treasury’s Response for the IR35 Reform Receives Severe Criticism
Recently, criticism was levelled against the government for repeating the same “old stuff” in its response to a local contracting agency. The firm had petitioned for stopping the IR35 reform in the private sector – a demand that is increasingly gaining popularity in...
REC Cautions of an Active Contractor Recruitment Fraud
A new scam has been identified in the contractor industry. The scam consists of fictional clients and temporary candidates that attempt to exploit freelance staffing companies. According to the REC (Recruitment and Employment Confederation), this scam is initiated...
Jesse Norman Receives 820 Submissions of Individuals for the Loan Charge
Jesse Norman, the Treasury’s financial secretary, made an appearance to the Lords Economic Affairs Committee and proposed the use of an evidence-based approach for future policies. He mentioned that he was aware of the contents in the committee’s report – “The Powers...
CEST Continues to Remain the Target of Critics As HMRC Attempts to Improve It
The Treasury’s decision to remove the highly-controversial CEST (Check Employment Status for Tax) tool out of the draft IR35 legislation did not bring the expected reactions. As the Finance Bill 2019-2020 omits CEST, making it clear that it is not mandatory to use it,...