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What is the general % split between public sector contracts being In or Out of IR35?
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Right. If it is only 10%, my guess is there won't be much of an uplift. If it is 25-30%, you'll start to see a difference. The more outside jobs there are, the fewer contractors will want to accept the inside jobs. The result will be, over time, that more clients will be willing to structure jobs to be outside, or willing to pay more for the inside jobs. -
No, 95% get exactly the same rateOriginally posted by Cran View PostI'm about to buy a house and trying to anticipate my likely income over the next 10 years.
10% sounds reasonable, so its pretty unlikely that I will find a contract Out of IR35.
For public sector contracts, have contractors been able to ask for an extra £50-100 per day to cover the loss of earnings or are clients offering slightly high rates? I think to earn the same as I was before, I'd need to charge £170 extra per day, which I can't see happening.
Again, just trying to gauge the feeling, rather than an exact number
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Public Sector contracts are only worth it if there's a short commute involved.Originally posted by GhostofTarbera View PostNo, 95% get exactly the same rate
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...because you can't claim travel expenses in IR35?Originally posted by cojak View PostPublic Sector contracts are only worth it if there's a short commute involved.Comment
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No, because they are boring, political and very inefficient, instilling thoughts of "where did my life go so wrong?"Originally posted by Cran View Post...because you can't claim travel expenses in IR35?Comment
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Are you asking to clarify Cojaks comment or are you asking about rules around expenses on inside gigs?Originally posted by Cran View Post...because you can't claim travel expenses in IR35?'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!
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BothOriginally posted by northernladuk View PostAre you asking to clarify Cojaks comment or are you asking about rules around expenses on inside gigs?
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Need to get on top of your research then if you are trying to make a plan but don't know some of the basicsOriginally posted by Cran View PostBoth

Expenses and inside IR35 here...
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