Potential IR35 investigations in the current climate

[Qdos Contractor]

If you have a direct contract does that make it less likely they'll investigate further (presuming the contract itself passes IR35)?

I doubt it will affect the chances of enquiry. It may well have an impact on the chances of winning though.

[Jubber]

Sounds like good news to all those companies that provide IR35 insurance.

Exactly - who do you think starts threads like these.?

If I was peddling that stuff I would be holding terrifying conversations with a variety of sockpuppets all day long.

[Dandyman]

Exactly - who do you think starts threads like these.?

If I was peddling that stuff I would be holding terrifying conversations with a variety of sockpuppets all day long.

Nope, thread started by a mildly concerned contractor (who's had to take a pay cut recently too)

Not a massive earner anyway, but wondering if it's worth the aggro of a potential investigation or not (especially as there's the possibility of being out of work for a period if things don't pick up) seems no one really knows then how things will play out.

[BlasterBates]

Nope, thread started by a mildly concerned contractor (who's had to take a pay cut recently too)

Not a massive earner anyway, but wondering if it's worth the aggro of a potential investigation or not (especially as there's the possibility of being out of work for a period if things don't pick up) seems no one really knows then how things will play out.

yup a difficult one they've tightened up and now you have to tick a box that says INVESTIGATE ME.

Still if you have IR35 insurance the insurance company should handle it for you.