IR35 Archives

£243,000 IR35 case to be reheard 14 years after contract concluded

Apr 16, 2024 | 0

A long-standing IR35 case, carrying a tax liability of £243,324, is to be reheard more than a decade after the conclusion of the contract in question.

Neil McCann loses appeal in £200,000 tax battle over pundit work

Apr 10, 2024 | 0

Former football star Neil McCann has faced a setback in a prolonged legal battle with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) concerning his punditry work for Sky Sports.

End to double taxation of IR35 could save businesses millions

Apr 5, 2024 | 0

In a move anticipated to alleviate financial burdens on businesses, amendments to IR35 rules are set to come into effect with the start of the new tax year on April 6th.

HMRC admits defeat in 10-year IR35 battle with loose women star Kaye Adams

Jan 26, 2024 | 0

HMRC has decided not to appeal the decade-long IR35 case involving renowned Loose Women presenter Kaye Adams, marking the end of a protracted legal battle.

Sky Sports pundit, Phil Thompson, loses £300,000 IR35 case

Dec 14, 2023 | 0

The tribunal found in favour of HMRC. What does this mean for HR?

Kris Simpson: How can employers stay compliant with IR35?

Jul 7, 2023 | 0

Tax avoidance legislation is evolving at such a pace that workers face a challenge just to keep up with the latest rules!

Sky Sports presenter and former tennis pro loses IR35 case

Apr 21, 2023 | 0

Former tennis player turned Sky Sports presenter, Barry Cowan, has lost his IR35 case after his representatives failed to submit their application to appeal within the 30-day deadline.

HR in Review 36 – Employment law including IR35 and Strikes with Julia Kermode and Seb Maley

Nov 23, 2022 | 0

In this HR in review episode, we discuss the nature of strikes and explore why hiring temp staff to cover strikes is not the best approach. Seb then gives the latest on IR35, outlining the recent changes to legislation and its impact on HR.

Matt Fryer: Five common mistakes made in IR35 mock audits

May 20, 2022 | 0

“Businesses should be taking time to review their flexible workforce engagements and ensuring that ongoing staff training is in place, with a focus on what their responsibilities are under the legislation”.

Dave Chaplin: Navigating Off-payroll one year on

Apr 27, 2022 | 0

Dave Chaplin reflects on Off-Payroll one year on and speculates on the legislation and its impact on the future for hirers and contractors.

Adrian Chiles wins £1.7m IR35 appeal against HMRC

Feb 17, 2022 | 0

The case could have implications for HR departments employing contractors across the country.

HMRC criticised for IR35 rules

Dec 7, 2021 | 0

There is more criticism of the IR35 reform, in force from April 2021, with contractors saying it has left them out of pocket. HR teams and HMRC have been criticised for how it’s been handled.

Freelancers accuse HR teams of blanket assessments on IR35

Nov 17, 2021 | 0

The freelance body, Ipse, is calling on the government to stop the widespread blanket assessments on IR35 contracts, saying it’s causing freelancers to move to permanent employment or work for agencies.