Reply to: Eamonn Holmes is now the target

[vetran]

They didn't though.

The rest is idle speculation by an unqualified individual.

indeed. I can't say professionally that HMRC are a bunch of amateurs with shaky laws, but it sure looks like it to me. YMMV

[Lance]

If HMRC had engaged counsel do you think they would have lost?

They didn't though.

The rest is idle speculation by an unqualified individual.

[vetran]

Except in the latter case neither HMRC nor the contractor were represented by any counsel.
But well. you know... facts and stuff.

If HMRC had engaged counsel do you think they would have lost?

we have just watched Mr Beckham's lawyer (Mr Loophole) spank the scam camera partnership (I believe in the correct use of speed cameras) on a technicality.

[Lance]

HMRC wins IR35 case concerning BBC presenter | AccountingWEB

IR35 case loss turns the tables on HMRC | AccountingWEB

hmm it seems it depends how good your counsel are.

Except in the latter case neither HMRC nor the contractor were represented by any counsel.
But well. you know... facts and stuff.

[vetran]

HMRC wins IR35 case concerning BBC presenter | AccountingWEB

IR35 case loss turns the tables on HMRC | AccountingWEB

hmm it seems it depends how good your counsel are.

[OwlHoot]

Incidentally the only concession HMG have made with Equity members is that they can pay their agents for finding work. There has never been an exemption for IR35.

If they employ a stunt double, is that evidence for the right of substitution?

[OwlHoot]

Who's eamonn holmes??

Sherlock Holmes's smarter brother.

No wait, what am I saying? That's Mycroft

[Zigenare]

and, probably more to the point, - WGAF??

Some people can be very vocal in their "don't give a ****ery"!

[BR14]

Who's eamonn holmes??

and, probably more to the point, - WGAF??

[DoctorStrangelove]

Used to do This is Your Life. Surprised he's still around to be honest...

Surely that was Michael Aspirin?

Or was it Eamonn Andrews?

[Big Blue Plymouth]

Who's eamonn holmes??

Used to do This is Your Life. Surprised he's still around to be honest...

[Lance]

He's Irish...

And he's wrong. Nobody disputes he's a freelance. HMRC are only interested in his relationship with the BBC. that is almost certainly caught by IR35, as he should well realise.

Incidentally the only concession HMG have made with Equity members is that they can pay their agents for finding work. There has never been an exemption for IR35.

hmmm. It is ITV not BBC. But hey.. facts...


Surely, the organisation isn't relevant though, just the working practises.
IMO ...This will not be a test case. It will be tried on known case law. As to the outcome... who knows?

[AtW]

Looks like that chap was smart enough not to spend all the money, one would have thought being must have when allegedly engaging in tax "avoidance"

[Paddy]

To Paddy your wild accusations in negative rep are as credible as most of your posts.

I do pay my taxes.


The problem is that HMRC don't assess taxes properly and the law is sadly lacking. Its a subjective decision whether you are subject to IR35 that is why they have to take you to court and still frequently lose.

Have another one for whinging.

[AtW]

The problem is that HMRC don't assess taxes properly and the law is sadly lacking.