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| CURRENT SECTION :: IR35 / IR591 | UK's most visited IT Contractor Site - 250k unique visitors March 2008 |
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IR35 rules ‘fundamentally flawed’ say tax bodies No statistics to show Government’s objectives to raise revenue have been met as a radical overhaul in the rules for determining employment status is called for. Sep 1, 2004 Tax Avoidance guide leaves contractors no excuse but to comply Inland Revenue begins avoidance crackdown and delivers self-help guides to its potential victims. Aug 3, 2004 Ansell IR35 win - why this is great news for the typical contractor Dave Smith of Accountax, who represented Mike Ansell at the Special Commissioner's, provides analysis on why the Revenue were defeated, even though there were relatively few 'in business on your own account' factors. Aug 3, 2004 PCG wins IR35 case at Special Commissioners Mike Ansell, an IT specialist working in the defence sector, has won his case against the Revenue. Jul 30, 2004 Interim report shows IR35 “demonstrates a lack of commercial understanding by the government” IR35 & IR591 cause ‘big problems’ for IT enterprise as high technology business offsets tough tax compliance. Jul 15, 2004 Revenue retain IR35 rule as ‘ambiguous’ tax law shows small sign of let-up for IT contractors Review of small business taxation set to exclude IR35 as contactors and businesses unite in dismay. Jul 2, 2004 Tax disclosure rules welcomed by professionals as the Revenue takes a ‘step in the right direction’ Sweetened tax rules set to insulate professionals with extended deadlines and ‘approved’ avoidance schemes. Jun 25, 2004 PCG to appeal IR35 decision The recent IR35 Revenue victory against Usetech is to be appealed in July, again supported by the PCG. Jun 24, 2004 JSA appeal Future Online Limited IR35 decision JSA has agreed to jointly fund an appeal against a decision of the Special Commissioner which could have significant implications for all contractors in the UK. Jun 23, 2004 PCG Member settles with Revenue after four year IR35 battle After more than four years, one of the first freelancers to face a challenge from Inland Revenue when IR35 was introduced has had his case settled. May 28, 2004 Revenue clampdown drafts ‘fierce’ deadline for hitting tax abuse New published rules for tax dodgers will force confessions of abuse and avoidance from accountants and business. Contractors using IR35 avoidance schemes look set to be hit. May 19, 2004 10 things to be wary of when signing a consultancy contract What should you be wary of before agreeing a contract with your agency or client? There are two broad areas that contractors should be concerned with - exposure to commercial risk and exposure to IR35 liabilities. May 5, 2004 Another IR35 loss at the Commissioners The Inland Revenue have won yet again in the IR35 case of Future On Line Ltd. The case was handled by JSA Accountants, and not for a change the PCG and Accountax. Apr 29, 2004 There are lies, damned lies, and more lies..... The Finance Act which gave us IR591 is currently on its way through Parliament. The generous Government who gave us the 0% tax rate now accuses us of tax avoidance because we used it. How do they justify this? You won't believe it. Apr 22, 2004 New Anti - Avoidance measures to hit Contractor Companies Gordon Brown announced in his budget on 17th March a scheme which will force any Company setting up and marketing "tax avoidance schemes", to register with the Revenue. How much impact will these new rules have on IR35 avoidance schemes, and could they catch all of us out? Apr 13, 2004 Full decision of IR35 defeat at the Commissioners We reported last week that the PCG had lost its latest round of battles with the Revenue over IR35. The case of Usetech Ltd was heard at the Special Commissioners, who have now published their full decision. Apr 6, 2004 Revenue beat the PCG in IR35 case The Professional Contractors Group (PCG) is seeking legal advice, following the news that Bill Hood of Usetech Limited had lost his recent IR35 case against the Inland Revenue. Apr 1, 2004 IR591 - 20 questions answered Since the introduction of IR591 in the 2004 Budget, the Revenue have been inundated with questions about the new tax. Here are 20 of the most popular, together with Revenue responses. Mar 24, 2004 Construction industry now, how long before the IT industry? Representatives of the large Construction Companies have asked the Government to consider redefining certain self employed construction workers as employees for tax purposes. How long before the large consultancies do the same in our industry? Mar 24, 2004 The demise of IR35 avoidance schemes At a meeting held on 19th March at 11 Downing Street, the death of the EBT and various other IR35 avoidance measures were signalled. Mar 22, 2004  
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