HMRC flexes new powers on contract and freelance workers in £5.5bn raid

[PerfectStorm]

HMRC uses new powers on contractors: 'I was told to pay '£30,000 within 90 days' - Telegraph

[Snarf]

I've only skimmed the article (out shopping) but it looked to me like they are only going after people in dodgy avoidance schemes?

[PerfectStorm]

I've only skimmed the article (out shopping) but it looked to me like they are only going after people in dodgy avoidance schemes?

Yes.

[DotasScandal]

In case you missed it...

A comprehensive article was published yesterday in the Telegraph on HMRC's APN war on contractors.
The link was mentioned by some others, but was buried deep in loosely related threads.So I'm reposting it here.

The Telegraph

[MrsB1974]

Hmmmm...

"HMRC has received £1bn so far from taxpayers... although much of this money is expected to be refunded."

Really??! Argh!

Or is Hector just saying this to make themselves sound reasonable?

[gables]

I've only skimmed the article (out shopping) but it looked to me like they are only going after people in dodgy avoidance schemes?

Yes.

Cool

[Snarf]

Yes.

That's not too bad then.. The scheme I'm on is all above board (they promised)

[NotAllThere]

Merged two discussions on the same topic. There's another one in General for the stout hearted.

[wantacontract]

man thats some scary stuff....good job i am ltd..and always paid my tax...

[BrilloPad]

I've only skimmed the article (out shopping) but it looked to me like they are only going after people in dodgy avoidance schemes?

Can you define dodgy?

Personally I think anyone who is not fully IR35 compliant is dodgy.

How about letting the law decide?