IPSE Still relevant?

[malvolio]

So their unconditional support comes with those conditions?

That's not actually any kind of an answer... Surprisingly.

Or are you bitching about the Coronavirus restrictions?

[SimonMac]

Really? The only ones I know of are the one about not taking on a case with no reasonable chance of success - fair enough if you've been stupid and already wrecked your own defence - or not taking on pre-existing cases. Have I missed something?

So their unconditional support comes with those conditions?

[malvolio]

Their terms and conditions suggest otherwise!

Really? The only ones I know of are the one about not taking on a case with no reasonable chance of success - fair enough if you've been stupid and already wrecked your own defence - or not taking on pre-existing cases. Have I missed something?

[SimonMac]

How do you value the unconditional support for any kind of tax inquiry (there's more to life then IR35 after all)?

Their terms and conditions suggest otherwise!

[PerfectStorm]

The tax cover covers you for previous years... given all tax years will be done and dusted before they're investigated and they have 2-6 years to do so depending on the investigation, I would keep your IPSE running for 2 years after your last tax year where you think you need cover, and possibly 6...

[malvolio]

I have wondered the same, and equally think the same of what will happen to QDOS and contractor specialising accountants like Crunch. I don't think it looks good for them, but time will tell.

I agree about the accountants, but IPSE's reach is far wider than IR35 these days, so they will survive. QDOS appear to be doing quite well out of the new regime as well...

[escapeUK]

I am looking at my IPSE membership and I have to wonder how much use it is anymore?
(In light of the budget ... IR35 etc)

Just testing the water as to what other members think.

I have wondered the same, and equally think the same of what will happen to QDOS and contractor specialising accountants like Crunch. I don't think it looks good for them, but time will tell.

[ladymuck]

I always thought GoT was pretty open minded to be honest

I think he's more broad minded

[northernladuk]

Always remember that GoT's advice is based on a very narrow view of the world!

I always thought GoT was pretty open minded to be honest

[malvolio]

You say that but I suspect there are other parts of the package that are still useful. Jury cover, the £5k payout when you die of Coronavurus...

Always remember that GoT's advice is based on a very narrow view of the world!

[ladymuck]

You say that but I suspect there are other parts of the package that are still useful. Jury cover, the £5k payout when you die of Coronavurus...

[GhostofTarbera]

I am looking at my IPSE membership and I have to wonder how much use it is anymore?
(In light of the budget ... IR35 etc)

Just testing the water as to what other members think.

Not relevant for people taking inside contracts, same applies for accountants


Sent from my iPhone using Contractor UK Forum

[malvolio]

It depends rather. Do you expect to have to challenge an IR35 determination, or respond to HMRC chasing you for back taxes on the basis that you previous outside contract is now inside? How do you value the risk of your agency or your umbrella going bust? Are you eligible for jury service? How do you value the unconditional support for any kind of tax inquiry (there's more to life then IR35 after all)?

Any insurance is expensive until you need it. The IPSE Plus package makes economic sense, compared to many of the alternatives.

And the idiot changes announced in the budget are a failure of government, not of IPSE (or IoT, REC, ACEAW, FSB and a dozen other closely involved organisations).

[Dolphin232]

I am looking at my IPSE membership and I have to wonder how much use it is anymore?
(In light of the budget ... IR35 etc)

Just testing the water as to what other members think.