Umbrella -> Limited

[Kate Cottrell]

That was how we understood it however the new style of letters do not appear to be being sent as a result of any particular action or non-compliance, which fits in with the article in my previous post.

We have only had a few since IR35 came in, but the latest checks seem to suggest that the above is correct as they are unprompted, unlike checks for VAT and self-assessment etc which are generally prompted by carelessness or deliberate errors.

Just for the record HMRC are using a risk based approach to selecting cases for IR35 investigation. A lot of research has gone into selecting a case before the letter is issued. HMRC refused to share their risk profiles with the IR35 Forum, which will come as no surprise! In our experience of defending IR35 cases here at Bauer & Cottrell the reason for selection is pretty obvious in most cases.

Kate Cottrell

[Craig at Nixon Williams]

Just for the record HMRC are using a risk based approach to selecting cases for IR35 investigation. A lot of research has gone into selecting a case before the letter is issued. HMRC refused to share their risk profiles with the IR35 Forum, which will come as no surprise! In our experience of defending IR35 cases here at Bauer & Cottrell the reason for selection is pretty obvious in most cases.

Kate Cottrell

On what we have seen the reason for selection is not at all obvious (and appears to be random selection), but we have not received many. Is there any way that you can expand on your experience of why the letters are being sent out?

Craig

[northernladuk]

Just for the record HMRC are using a risk based approach to selecting cases for IR35 investigation. A lot of research has gone into selecting a case before the letter is issued. HMRC refused to share their risk profiles with the IR35 Forum, which will come as no surprise! In our experience of defending IR35 cases here at Bauer & Cottrell the reason for selection is pretty obvious in most cases.

Kate Cottrell

How much would it cost me for you to put my suggestion forward?

IR35 investigation credit proposal.

I supply HMRC the details of a raft of contractors that don't have a clue about IR35 and don't care. The type that are blatantly disguised permies and would be a very easy win for HMRC.
In return I get 10 points credit towards IR35 investigation exemption. When I reach 400 points I get taken off the list for say 5 years? A percentage cut of the tax gathered would be nice but I don't want to look greedy or mercenary
Maybe also 15 points for a disguised permie that hasn't got IR35 insurance?

Everyone is a winner!!

[Maslins]

How much would it cost me for you to put my suggestion forward?

IR35 investigation credit proposal.

I supply HMRC the details of a raft of contractors that don't have a clue about IR35 and don't care. The type that are blatantly disguised permies and would be a very easy win for HMRC.
In return I get 10 points credit towards IR35 investigation exemption. When I reach 400 points I get taken off the list for say 5 years? A percentage cut of the tax gathered would be nice but I don't want to look greedy or mercenary
Maybe also 15 points for a disguised permie that hasn't got IR35 insurance?

Everyone is a winner!!

Like a much less exciting version of US dramas where people gain immunity from prosecution by dobbing in everyone else?

Do wonder whether HMRC might subtly do that kind of thing anyway.

[Craig at Nixon Williams]

When I reach 400 points I get taken off the list for say 5 years?!

Why do you want taking off the list? Got something to hide?

[Jessica@WhiteFieldTax]

When I reach 400 points I get taken off the list for say 5 years?

Why do you want taking off the list? Got something to hide?

I think, Craig, we should be advising him to get an accountant?

[Craig at Nixon Williams]

I think, Craig, we should be advising him to get an accountant?

Are you sure he's cut out for that?!

[northernladuk]

Jeez

Talk about living by the sword and dying by it!