New IR35 Guidance hot off the presses

[scooby]

Seriously, how many of their 40% of IT contract staff are going to be "senior" enough to: ...

I think that is the case for a LOT of contractors out there...

[Chugnut]

I think that is the case for a LOT of contractors out there...

In my 12 years experience, this is not the case. We may well influence some technology decisions which end up being adopted or manage a project outsourcing the support desk, but that's hardly controlling and directing the activities of the organisation (as a whole).

The Student Loans guy was a clear example. He could be said to be generally steering the ship. Me recommending software package A over software package B would hardly equate.

[LisaContractorUmbrella]

I think it just all depends on how woolly the definitions end up being - if past history is anything to go by they should be as clear as mud

[psychocandy]

I do believe there could be a crack down.

This happened in Germany. For years nothing much happened on disguised employment and then suddenly they got serious. I think most freelancers had to deal with it. Not to say that you all get caught but you may have to think about it seriously.

That's why I think it would be very wise indeed to looks at your working practices and get them sorted out.

We'll wait and see...could be a damp squib of course, but I would certainly have the antenna out.

The following makes sobering reading

HMRC

Emphasises that HMRC are ramping this up seriously.

Interesting. In current client, anyone who doesnt have PCG insurance coverage or similar is just mad.

I've got standard PCG but considering upgrading to Plus to avoid all the hassle if it comes my way.

[northernladuk]

Interesting. In current client, anyone who doesnt have PCG insurance coverage or similar is just mad.

I've got standard PCG but considering upgrading to Plus to avoid all the hassle if it comes my way.

Could be worth it bearing in mind you start worrying just because the client sends you an email

[BlasterBates]

We don't know how this is going to pan out. But the enquiry letters will be darkening the door mats fairly soon. In other words wait 6 months and keep a close eye on the PCG website for news. Either there will be alarm bells ringing as the PCG is inundated with claims or it's business as usual, i.e. there ramping up means they investigate 30 contractors a year instead of 15.