IR35 review

[TheFaQQer]

That may have a bearing but how would you base status on that at the start of the contract without knowing whether it would be likely to happen - even so I am still not sure that this one point alone would put you outside IR35

If you are treated differently to employees (and being told to go home with no pay is a pretty big difference), then that's a big factor in your favour.

[LisaContractorUmbrella]

If you are treated differently to employees (and being told to go home with no pay is a pretty big difference), then that's a big factor in your favour.

Being totally pedantic - if you are 'told' to go home early i.e. your working hours are dictated, that could indicate a level of supervision, direction and control which would be a pointer against. To be even more pedantic, that would be the same scenario as an employee working on a zero hours contract

[jamesbrown]

Being totally pedantic - if you are 'told' to go home early i.e. your working hours are dictated, that could indicate a level of supervision, direction and control which would be a pointer against. To be even more pedantic, that would be the same scenario as an employee working on a zero hours contract

No, it's about the difference in treatment; you are "told" there is no work to do (call it "informed" if you prefer) and the action you take is to go home ;-) However, I agree that it's only one pointer, and there may be several contradictory pointers.

[TheFaQQer]

Being totally pedantic - if you are 'told' to go home early i.e. your working hours are dictated, that could indicate a level of supervision, direction and control which would be a pointer against.

It could.

It doesn't, but it could.

[LisaContractorUmbrella]

It could.

It doesn't, but it could.

But it might

[contractorsaccountant0704]

I've been trading for a year now, with the possibility of my current contract undergoing further extensions. As such, does anyone know any good firms that offer IR 35 review services at a reasonable price? I want some flexibility as I may need to hop contracts in the future, so ones that offer discounts for future reviews would be welcome.

The other thing I'd ask is, would this go down as a business expense, as you are taking professional advice on the matter?

Hello
Blah blah blah.

[jamesbrown]

With all due respect to the above poster, you're better off using a specialist for IR35 contract reviews rather than a contractor accountant, as it's a very nuanced area (but there's no harm in having both).

And just out of curiosity, what if the OP doesn't like what you have to say, contractorsaccountant0704, i.e. you indicate a FAIL?

[northernladuk]

Hello
My firm offers a free contract review on initial free meeting. if you like what I have to say, you may then ant to sign up. I am not the cheapest, or the most expensive , but I give value for money.
Not sure how we proceed, as it depends where you are based, but let me know if you are interested anyway. BTW I am a chartered accountant, my firm has been affiliated to PCG for 4 years.

Someone hasn't read the T&C's it seems. Arse kicking incoming in 10....9.....

[jamesbrown]

[Zero Liability]

With all due respect to the above poster, you're better off using a specialist for IR35 contract reviews rather than a contractor accountant, as it's a very nuanced area (but there's no harm in having both).

And just out of curiosity, what if the OP doesn't like what you have to say, contractorsaccountant0704, i.e. you indicate a FAIL?

Yes, and I've had one done anyway. Don't see how much use a second opinion is going to be at this point. I am going to approach PCG, however, regarding their IR35 payback scheme in conjunction with Accountax, who have agreed to review the matter and see if there's any benefit out of it, since I am adopting a conservative approach.

I hope IR35 sees a rather swift death in the future.