ITV's annual report for 2024 showed that £61m has been set aside in case the broadcaster faces tax liability related to its use of freelance workers and contractors. Due to ongoing reviews by HMRC, ...

Recent actions by HMRC against fraudulent avoidance of tax payments demonstrate the importance of knowing any risks with IR35 in the supply chain. Crawford Temple explains. In December 2024, HMRC was ...

One of the main challenges of IR35 & off-payroll working is that many parties involved in hiring contractors are still unaware of how it affects them. The legislation's complexity can lead to ...

Identify all contractors and freelancers within your organisation and review existing contracts (including via third parties) and working practices. Step 3: Develop a robust assessment process Create ...

In the recruitment landscape, staying well-versed in the legal intricacies that impact your agency is important. One such critical element that demands your attention is IR35. Whether you’re a ...

In the House of Commons during topical questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, David Davis, MP for Haltemprice and Howden), called for the abolition of IR35, in light of… ...

The conclusion of HMRC’s long-running enquiry into errors made by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs when assessing the IR35 status of its contractors has seen it pay a final ...

We have now reached the end of HMRC’s soft-landing period for the “off-payroll working rules,” also known as IR35. This means HMRC has moved from its educational phase to enforcement of the new ...

DWP hit with £87.9m tax bill by HMRC over ‘historic’ IR35 status contractor assessment errors. HMRC hits Home Office with £33.5m bill over ‘careless’ application of IR35 rules.

A series of high-profile tax payments from government departments this summer has highlighted that the transition to IR35 compliance is far from over for the public sector, despite new ...