IR35 decisions….

[PCTNN]

I see a massive issue with switching from Out to In with the same client.

It means that HMRC may have a look and assess no real difference in working practice and look to back date. Personally I would not be continuing in the same role if deemed to be inside. Not that the deeming has any real weight as it is an un-educated opinion, but, HMRC may not share that view.

and I'd be okay with that.

my contractors colleagues' working practices will be the same now and post-april. Also, such working practices are already the same as the ones for permanent staff, so retrospective investigation by hmrc has got my big fat thumb up. Time to pay the piper.

[Wilmslow]

Started a contract at the beginning of the year. Client proposed a 2 month contract until end of february because that's when the client is officially making the ir35 decision (unofficially, all contractors know already). I said to client I would be going via umbrella from day 1 and this was enough for me to get a 6 month rather than 2

All my contractors colleagues are okay switching from out to in. Except from one who is leaving at the end of feb to go sit on the bench.

I see a massive issue with switching from Out to In with the same client.

It means that HMRC may have a look and assess no real difference in working practice and look to back date. Personally I would not be continuing in the same role if deemed to be inside. Not that the deeming has any real weight as it is an un-educated opinion, but, HMRC may not share that view.

[PCTNN]

How’s everyone else faring in these choppy waters?

Started a contract at the beginning of the year. Client proposed a 2 month contract until end of february because that's when the client is officially making the ir35 decision (unofficially, all contractors know already). I said to client I would be going via umbrella from day 1 and this was enough for me to get a 6 month rather than 2

All my contractors colleagues are okay switching from out to in. Except from one who is leaving at the end of feb to go sit on the bench.

[jamesbrown]

To me it seems too quick for the public sector to have picked up (by themselves) the change in mood...

It is more likely that they’ve been nudged in a particular direction...

[eek]

Right. Makes perfect sense because the private sector is no longer a safety net.

To me it seems too quick for the public sector to have picked up (by themselves) the change in mood...

[jamesbrown]

I'm seeing more and more public sector roles that were advertised as outside are now inside

Right. Makes perfect sense because the private sector is no longer a safety net.

[northernladuk]

I'm seeing more and more public sector roles that were advertised as outside are now inside

Same.

[SimonMac]

From what I can see on the job boards, most public sector contracts are outside and most private sector contracts are inside.

I'm seeing more and more public sector roles that were advertised as outside are now inside

[Wilmslow]

From what I can see on the job boards, most public sector contracts are outside and most private sector contracts are inside.

Hmm.... Not quite. No public sector directs are but plenty through consultancy routes to sit ar the same desk seem to be. Strange times.

[scooterscot]

Tax dodgers everywhere..

Soon as 1-man Ltd companies are declared illegal the better. Come on Boris, deliver on your promises!

[DodgyAccountant]

From what I can see on the job boards, most public sector contracts are outside and most private sector contracts are inside.

[Wilmslow]

Also waiting for decision and an offer outside on the table

I hope things work out for you. My offer on the table is a little quirky as it's 3-4 days a week so I may be able to swing a couple of days from current clientco if I need to walk.

[Eirikur]

Also waiting for decision and an offer outside on the table

[Wilmslow]

More delays than a Northern Rail train – Still not sure if will be renewed at the end of next week and if will be inside or outside.
On the plus side I have a good offer to go to – slightly lower rate but outside and a new skillset.
How’s everyone else faring in these choppy waters?