Reply to: IR35 Declaration form for accountant

[ronanm]

Have to say I was not aware they did a paid service like this but have just seen on the site they do so would say you can take what they said as a professional review. I don't think you need another opinion.

I raised this as we do have odd comments about accountants dictating Ir35 status in passing comment rather than a charged service.

Bit nervous about the statement below though. Surely the review is to see if you are in or out, not pass or fail, but that is a very minor gripe.

Thanks, as usual.

[northernladuk]

It's a service SJD offer/offered. Should I seek another opinion to the nation's favourite?

Have to say I was not aware they did a paid service like this but have just seen on the site they do so would say you can take what they said as a professional review. I don't think you need another opinion.

I raised this as we do have odd comments about accountants dictating Ir35 status in passing comment rather than a charged service.

Bit nervous about the statement below though. Surely the review is to see if you are in or out, not pass or fail, but that is a very minor gripe.

we only charge if we feel you would pass IR35.

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[ronanm]

Obviously you have given us no detail of this and I am sure some accountants can offer this service but from what you have put I would be very worried. It isn't your accounts job to dictate your IR35 particularly when they do not know the working conditions.

I would have this seconded by specialists at the very least.

It's a service SJD offer/offered. Should I seek another opinion to the nation's favourite?

[northernladuk]

I sent my contract to my accountant and they determined my IR35 status.

Obviously you have given us no detail of this and I am sure some accountants can offer this service but from what you have put I would be very worried. It isn't your accounts job to dictate your IR35 particularly when they do not know the working conditions.

I would have this seconded by specialists at the very least.

[ronanm]

I have a question to the rest of you just to check something.

My accountant is asking me to sign a declaration form if I am inside or outside of IR35. I find this a bit odd as I have never been asked this before (I have got a new accountant but from the same firm).

Is this common practice as I have never been asked to do this before.

I sent my contract to my accountant and they determined my IR35 status.

[northernladuk]

Dunno how common a form is but the first time I got my current accountant to do the accounts he sent me a letter with weasely wording respecting IR35. So much so that ever since then the letter I enclose with the receipts etc always asks him to prepare the accounts on the basis that IR35 does not apply. Since then there's been no more weaseling but it does leave the responsibility firmly on my shoulders...

Boo

As a business owner your finacial affairs are always on your shoulders as you have to sign it off. It is also on your shoulders to make sure you advise your accountant correctly as well which is what I think the OP's accountant is checking. Accountants are providing you a service, not taking total responsibility of your affairs.

[Boo]

I have a question to the rest of you just to check something.

My accountant is asking me to sign a declaration form if I am inside or outside of IR35. I find this a bit odd as I have never been asked this before (I have got a new accountant but from the same firm).

Is this common practice as I have never been asked to do this before.

Dunno how common a form is but the first time I got my current accountant to do the accounts he sent me a letter with weasely wording respecting IR35. So much so that ever since then the letter I enclose with the receipts etc always asks him to prepare the accounts on the basis that IR35 does not apply. Since then there's been no more weaseling but it does leave the responsibility firmly on my shoulders...

Boo

[Clare@InTouch]

Clare@NotQuiteInTouch

Cheeky toad!

[Craig@Clarity]

Absolutely - great minds and all that

Craig sits across the other side of the room these days, it's harder to keep an eye on him

Harder to copy my work you mean

[JamJarST]

WHoooooaaa!!! LOL This man has cajones!!!! I am well out of this one!!!

Well I managed to complete a particularly difficult lead climb last night at the climbing center so I am feeling EPIC!!!

[northernladuk]

Clare@NotQuiteInTouch

WHoooooaaa!!! LOL This man has cajones!!!! I am well out of this one!!!

[JamJarST]

Absolutely - great minds and all that

Craig sits across the other side of the room these days, it's harder to keep an eye on him

Clare@NotQuiteInTouch

[Clare@InTouch]

Business as usual in the office they hey

Absolutely - great minds and all that

Craig sits across the other side of the room these days, it's harder to keep an eye on him

[Greg@CapitalCity]

I don't think it is common practice, but as pointed out by others it does have tangible benefits for;
(1) Completing the employers P35 return;
(2) Preparing your management accounts and annual accounts;

We ask the question of our clients as we go, since the answer can change from time to time.

[northernladuk]

Repeating Craig!

Business as usual in the office they hey