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| CURRENT SECTION :: IR35 / IR591 | UK's most visited IT Contractor Site - 250k unique visitors March 2008 |
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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 2004 Budget summary as it relates to Contractors The 2004 Budget has not lived up to the impact many observers thought it might. IR35 remains with us, IR591 is not nearly as bad as we feared, and most others taxes have been frozen. Mar 17, 2004 IR591 details from the Budget The Chancellor announced today the long awaited details of what has become known as IR591. Mar 17, 2004 Budget 2004: What it means for freelance contractors The PCG's analysis on what today’s Budget means for contractors. Mar 17, 2004 IR35 - last minute U Turn by the Government In a last minute U turn by the Government, IR35 is to remain on the statute books. Gordon Brown’s 2004 budget will be remembered as yet another attack on small businesses. Mar 17, 2004 Budget details as they happen Gordon Brown will begin making what could be his most controversial budget yet at 12.30 today. Read what happens with IR591, IR35 and anti avoidance schemes. Continuous updates from 12.30. Mar 17, 2004 Taxman concedes another IR35 case for PCG member The Inland Revenue has dropped its IR35 case against Steve Milsom, a member of the Professional Contractors Group. Mar 16, 2004 IR35 and IR591 avoidance schemes to be hit in Budget Accountancy firms will face severe penalties if they fail to disclose in advance to the Inland Revenue tax avoidance schemes sold to clients, under a crackdown to be brought in by Gordon Brown in tomorrow’s Budget. Mar 16, 2004 PCG announces IR35 Payback scheme PCG and Accountax have developed a scheme that will enable many freelancers who have paid up under IR35 to claim back their tax paid. Mar 11, 2004 IR35 and S660 victory over Inland Revenue A contractor targeted for both IR35 and Section 660 is celebrating a double win over the Revenue, thanks to his advisors Bauer & Cottrell. Mar 3, 2004 IR591 pressure on Government MPs and pressure groups, including the PCG, have condemned the Chancellor for his refusal to consult with UK firms before introducing IR591. Feb 20, 2004 PCG's 'smarter freelancing' seminars PCG is organising a series of seminars for freelancers around the country during February and March. Open to PCG members and non-members alike, the sessions will be geared towards the needs of established freelancers, new freelancers and those who are thinking about freelancing. Feb 16, 2004 Budget set for 17th March - Good News for IR591? Chancellor Gordon Brown has announced that this year's Budget will be on Wednesday 17 March, meaning small businesses should now be able to plan for IR591. Jan 30, 2004 FSB calls for a delay in implementing IR591 The FSB is demanding that the Government delays IR591 for at least another year. Jan 28, 2004 More IR591 details starting to emerge The Government is now considering the definition of 'owner-managed' companies as part of IR591. Jan 22, 2004  
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