Originally posted by Moscow Mule
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Has IR35 been scrapped yet?
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Originally posted by Churchill View PostYup. That was the reason I was given when I first started contracting."See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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It's probably been said before but what would be wrong with a CIS style card scheme?
There's a whole industry built up from contractors pay issues, surely clients would be more likely to hire direct, no need for tax insurance, agents, tax lawyers and accountants would got to the wall.
Win+win+win+win+win... I can see where the resistance will be coming from.Science isn't about why, it's about why not. You ask: why is so much of our science dangerous? I say: why not marry safe science if you love it so much. In fact, why not invent a special safety door that won't hit you in the butt on the way out, because you are fired. - Cave JohnsonComment
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Originally posted by Moscow Mule View PostWould you rather be self employed?
Is it a viable option for your average IT contractor if the Tax/NI charge back rules were removed?
than working for a brolley or own LTD. Don`t give the Government ideasComment
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Originally posted by cojak View PostI'm not going to do a Kate Cottrell though, I'll be happy to see the back of it.
(I wasn't terribly impressed with that piece of doom-mongering in CUK News..)
However, given that the Tories are now in bed with LD, I think it's a more accurate portrayal of things to come, given the LibDems are big on cracking down on tax avoidance.
I just can't see how this coalition government are going to take a measure that "gives" money to "rich" freelancers.Comment
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Originally posted by centurian View PostAgreed that it was a particularly doom-laden piece.
However, given that the Tories are now in bed with LD, I think it's a more accurate portrayal of things to come, given the LibDems are big on cracking down on tax avoidance.
I just can't see how this coalition government are going to take a measure that "gives" money to "rich" freelancers.Science isn't about why, it's about why not. You ask: why is so much of our science dangerous? I say: why not marry safe science if you love it so much. In fact, why not invent a special safety door that won't hit you in the butt on the way out, because you are fired. - Cave JohnsonComment
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The Lib-Dems are holding on to the Conservatives coat-tails so they can have a sniff at power - snivelling little gobshytes the lot of 'em.Comment
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Originally posted by Brussels Slumdog View PostSelf Employed is a european term and the rules for being self employed are 10 times more complicated
than working for a brolley or own LTD. Don`t give the Government ideas"See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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Originally posted by Moscow Mule View PostEh? My plumber is self employed. I've been self employed before. Why are the rules so difficult? I found it quite simple - sales income - expenditure = profit, tax paid thereon.
Report back with your findings...Comment
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Originally posted by Moscow Mule View PostWould you rather be self employed?
Is it a viable option for your average IT contractor if the Tax/NI charge back rules were removed?Originally posted by Moscow Mule View PostSo, if we bin that rule - what else would stop a contractor from wanting to be self employed?Originally posted by Churchill View PostOk, ring 10 UK agencies and ask them about contracting and being "Self-Employed"...
Report back with your findings...
So far I've had "it's complicated on the continent and you wouldn't like it""See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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