BIG GROUP

[Centrick]

Can anyone please help with a telephone contact number for LCAG? Thanks....

[Boodog]

I think the summary above is correct.

We are a business. We operate by convincing contractors that there is an alternative to the HMRC analysis. We had hoped that HMRC would have seen the sense in that position, but being honest, that is not happening and we are gearing for a legal fight.

Settlement is something that we deal with but do not recommend.

Settlement is a misnomer. It;s not a settlement. It's accept the HMRC position or not - take it or leave it.

We cannot get discounts - nor can anybody else.

We try to include dealing the loans, but some lenders are reluctant.

We are very clear. We cannot and do not guarantee the success of our litigation.

We have developed our offering and certainly legal recourse and resisting loan demands are within our scope now as well as IR35 reviews, both new contracts and finished ones, as well as a safe way of working into the future.

Other firms offer all or some of the above. Which one you join is your choice.

Clarification much appreciated!

[webberg]

I think the summary above is correct.

We are a business. We operate by convincing contractors that there is an alternative to the HMRC analysis. We had hoped that HMRC would have seen the sense in that position, but being honest, that is not happening and we are gearing for a legal fight.

Settlement is something that we deal with but do not recommend.

Settlement is a misnomer. It;s not a settlement. It's accept the HMRC position or not - take it or leave it.

We cannot get discounts - nor can anybody else.

We try to include dealing the loans, but some lenders are reluctant.

We are very clear. We cannot and do not guarantee the success of our litigation.

We have developed our offering and certainly legal recourse and resisting loan demands are within our scope now as well as IR35 reviews, both new contracts and finished ones, as well as a safe way of working into the future.

Other firms offer all or some of the above. Which one you join is your choice.

[Boodog]

Hi Webberg,

I'd love to hear your answers thank you.

Ultimately Big Group, WTT, etc are businesses - some might argue they are cashing in on the plight of contractors involved in this mess and that this forum provides meaty pickings. I guess ultimately it is your decision and depends on your available funds. If you decide to settle with HMRC, I don’t think any 3rd party can bargain down your settlement figure - you provide the facts, they provide the figures. Any tax consultant can confirm whether they are correct or not, if need be. Just my opinion, happy to be corrected by Webberg, if am over-simplifying their services....

[Bemi]

I can answer the above questions, but clearly am connected to Big Group and by dint of the subsequent clarification, disqualified?

Hi Webberg,

I'd love to hear your answers thank you.

[Bemi]

Apologies. You asked what big group could do for you. I suggested you ring them and highlighted the free initial consultation and gave an alternative too.

I assumed you hadn't spoken to them because you were asking what they could do.

I don't work for big group, WTT or DSW for that matter.

Sorry Piebaps, I'd had some snarky responses on another topic so was overly defensive. I apologize for misreading the tone and being rude.

[Jez123]

Why do you assume I haven't? I have an appointment with WTT in a week.

But I would like to hear what people who aren't employed by WTT think of Big Group.

As just a humble contractor caught up in this nightmare, WTT have been a marvellous help for me.
Do have a chat with them, they are very good listeners.

[webberg]

I can answer the above questions, but clearly am connected to Big Group and by dint of the subsequent clarification, disqualified?

[piebaps]

Apologies. You asked what big group could do for you. I suggested you ring them and highlighted the free initial consultation and gave an alternative too.

I assumed you hadn't spoken to them because you were asking what they could do.

I don't work for big group, WTT or DSW for that matter.

[Bemi]

Why not ring WTT and ask?

Why do you assume I haven't? I have an appointment with WTT in a week.

But I would like to hear what people who aren't employed by WTT think of Big Group.