Originally posted by SallyPlanIT
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Thanks for the informative post! The case you note does indeed show there is a risk of ‘disguised remuneration’.
The good news for me, is that as long as the contractors are not employees of the company in which they may hold shares, then dividend income can never be subjected to this test.
I surmise, guess even, that hector is less virulent about chasing down one man bands, as he is bigger companies who practise some level of ‘disguised remuneration’. It’s not to say the risk for one man bands isn’t there, it’s just much more work for smaller gains.
Of course when an inspection comes along, as it always does, then the figures need to be reasonable. If you live in a house with a moat, then 5K a year salary is going to suggest avoidance, however, if you live in a 2 bed terrace, you’ll probably be fine. As you state, "an attitude to risk" is needed.
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