After finishing her law degree Tyra spent a number of years working for HMRC dealing with S.9a enquiries, CIS compliance, PAYE, travelling and subsistence and other compliance areas.  After several years of swiftly working through the grades she joined Markel Tax in 2006.  She brought with her a wealth of knowledge in many areas including specialist IR35 off-payroll and self-employment; CIS, Agency Legislation, National Minimum Wage and defending clients against all types HMRC challenges. Tyra has successfully defended many clients in relation to IR35, Employment Status, MSC, Umbrella and CIS , HMRC penalties and assisting in many high-profile IR35 tribunal cases