Reply to: Client charging for IR35 assessment

[NobbyClark]

I wouldn't pay it...

Having expressed my displeasure to the agency, and pointed out that my company wouldn't be paying, I have now been allowed by the end client to complete the survey without charge. I suppose I should let their HR manager out of the cellar now then ;-)

[Prestonian]

Paystream doing IR35 determinations? Oh dear...

Hi, this is incorrect actually. Paystream are offering a determination tool but they will insist the end client actually answers the questions to provide a determination.
I thought it had to be done by the end client anyway?

On another note, does anyone know who's responsibility it is to pass on the determination to the PSC? Is it client to agency then to PSC or does the client tell the contractor and agency at the same time?

[eek]

Because an IR35 compliance review was included as part of the accountancy package that I purchased.

Accountant logic - Because a tickbox exercise that took 2 minutes which we called an IR35 compliance review was a good way of convincing people to use us rather than another accountancy firm.

[NobbyClark]

Why is your accountant determining your IR35 status? and why is you client using an accountancy company to determine your IR35 status? You / they should be using a legislation specialist for determination, if you do end up coughing up for it at least tell them to use a proper company (like Qdos, IPSE etc.).

Because an IR35 compliance review was included as part of the accountancy package that I purchased.

[jdt]

Funny how all the contractor accountants offer 'IR35 reviews'. This should be left to employment status specialists IMO.

[dx4100]

I wouldn't pay it...

[GhostofTarbera]

Why is your accountant determining your IR35 status? and why is you client using an accountancy company to determine your IR35 status? You / they should be using a legislation specialist for determination, if you do end up coughing up for it at least tell them to use a proper company (like Qdos, IPSE etc.).

Indeed, like getting a plumber to fix your car engine


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[NotAllThere]

Scenario 4. Confront the idiot who thought this was a good idea in the carpark.. And 'explain' .

Working for morons is brilliant when you kniw how to use them.

[rik sherman]

Pyastream offer a service to their clients to asses their contracts against IR35 rules.

[dsc]

Given that my I paid my accountant to determine my status[...]

Why is your accountant determining your IR35 status? and why is you client using an accountancy company to determine your IR35 status? You / they should be using a legislation specialist for determination, if you do end up coughing up for it at least tell them to use a proper company (like Qdos, IPSE etc.).

[MonkeysUncle]

Paystream doing IR35 determinations? Oh dear...

Which I am sure they will find you inside...and then your only choice of brolly approved by the end client/agency would be.....

[craigy1874]

Paystream doing IR35 determinations? Oh dear...

[eek]

Option 4. Exercise my option to not accept any more work that’s offered.

Where else is offering everyone a replacement contract that is outside IR35? Granted the deal isn't perfect but I can see their logic (even though it's up to the end client to determine status).

[NobbyClark]

Option 3, he pays it & still gets determined inside!

Option 4. Exercise my option to not accept any more work that’s offered.

[FIERCE TANK BATTLE]

In that scenario I would ask the client if they will refund the fee of it turns out they are avoiding their tax obligations by fostering a disguised employee scenario

But don't forget to sign off with stress first (paid)