Since I last submitted a tax return they have added a new question 8 on the employment pages:
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I was working outside IR35 through my own Ltd Co until Apr 2021 and then closed the company mid 2021. The question seems to say to tick the...
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Annoying new 'off payroll' question on SA100 Tax Return??
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What would be the permanent salary equivalent for the contracting pay?
If one is open for both contract and permanent, how to arrive at equivalent pay?
Suppose in https://www.contractorcalculator.co....alculator.aspx here we put 400/day inside IR35, we get below calculation :- Contract outside of IR35:
- Net monthly income is around £5,096
- Permanent salary
- Contract outside of IR35:
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New to contracting - oversea client - in/out IR35 - umbrella/ltd - uk/europe
Hi everyone! I'd like to ask you for some help to make the best decision. Here's my situation:- Currently working as perm
- The client I'd be contracting for is based in the US (which is why they can only hire me as a contractor in the UK)
- They don't have a clue of what inside/outside IR35 means
- I'd
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Java dev transition to contracting
I am considering transitioning to contracting and I would like to ask about a few things - not necessarily about the diference between inside/outside IR35 etc, bench time, saving money etc, I've done some reading by now. I would appreciate if experienced contractors could share their views on what I...
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Switching between outside and inside IR35 - tips?
Hello
My current outside IR35 contract is ending soon and I've just got an offer for an inside IR35 contract which according to the generic contractor salary calculator means a quite nice pay increase: from 400d outside to 700d inside. My preference is outside IR35 but this is a good client...
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Do I need to provide a sick note to end client if I am caught inside IR35?
I have been off work with a bad case of the flu/ sickness for the past 2 days and texted in to client manager to let her know each morning that I'm not well enough to work. However this afternoon she replied stating that if I take further time off this week that I must obtain a sick note.
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Umbrella Rate vs Deemed Ltd rate
I've accepted my first 'inside IR35' assignment to start in the new year.
I am keen to continue operating my limited company, as I have an investment property that is owned through it, so I still have the responsibility of submitting EOY accounts to HMRC. With that in mind, I see little point...
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Returning to contracting IR35
Good evening all,
I’ve been out the contracting work for a few years now and been books in. I’m thinking of returning to contracting and looking for advice from anyone working inside IR35 now.
1. Do I still need to be a Ltd company or Will sole trader work?
2. The consultant jobs...
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sidestepping started a topic How do you get started contracting yourself out to professional employers?in GeneralHow do you get started contracting yourself out to professional employers?
Trying to go contract, but most employers I speak to seem .. dare I say it, immature and unprofessional. Most want to avoid conversations around IR35 or don't know about it at all.How do you get started contracting yourself out to professional employers?
I'm a dev/data scientist with 10+...
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All new - penalties?
Haven't contracted in several years and it's all a
bit weird to me.
Is it normal to have a penalty clause that requires ££ if you don't provide/work a notice period? Is it normal to have to sign off deliverables (that you are not capable of delivering alone) before having time...
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Should I take out liability insurance AND IR35 insurance?
My insurance is due and I'm wondering whether I should just take out professional/public liability insurance for £170 or cough up for IR35 insurance which is another £300. I know the emphasis is on the client now to deem your IR35 status so perhaps shouldn't need the insurance but I'm just wondering...
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Is it fair for contractors to pay Employer’s NI from his day rate?
Umbrella companies deduct employer NI and employee NI from a contractor’s day rate agreed with the hiring manager. Is this fair? Is the umbrella companies just a facade for double NI collection from a contractor’s day rate? Most hiring managers are not even aware that employer’s NI is being paid...
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spideybob started a topic Does an IR35 SDS take into account if the contract was cover for an ex-employee?in IR35 ReformDoes an IR35 SDS take into account if the contract was cover for an ex-employee?
I am in an assignment to effectively replace an employee who wasn't performing and take the analysis and output to a much higher level (so there are some specific initiatives that i will work on using my own skills).
having answered the questions in the CEST tool and Kingsbridge tool, both say...
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Claiming expenses through PSC whilst working through Umbrella
Hi there.
I was unfortunately classified to fall inside IR35 only a month after my start date on this new assignment, so will now have to switch to an Umbrella.
I very much wish to continue working through my PSC, maybe straight after this assignment ends, so planning to keep...Last edited by PK2; 27 March 2021, 16:31.
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Recruitment agency wants me to do a CEST and send them the output??
Hi,
1st time poster .. my agency has asked me to do a CEST and then to send them the outcome.
My current thoughts are that it's my company and my CEST and my decision, why should I send it to you!!! He seems to think that it's part of my engagement that I produce this for him...
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IR35 insurance for outside role starting before April 6th.
Hi all,
I'm a newbie to this site and am taking on a new contract for the first time, and wanted to check something with you all as I wasn't clear on the IR35 changes.
I know from April 6th the end-client is responsible, but because I start my first role before then, does that mean...
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British Citizen open limited company in Republic of Ireland
Hi All,
As per my understanding British Citizen can open limited company in Republic of Ireland even after Brexit.
I have recently liquidated my company in UK and starting a contract in ROI. I will open a limited company in ROI.
Any issues in terms of Entrepreneur...
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Being offered renewal under umbrella, unsure about where to go from here
Hi everyone,
I've been reading lots of IR35 related threads (I'm still confused) but I would also really appreciate your feedback on my current situation.
I've been with this client since April 2020, renewed once and current contract ends end of coming March. Client has...
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IR35 / Experis
Hi Everyone,
I'm new to this and sorry if this is covered all over the place.
Like every contractor (certainly most), I'm now on the verge of heading Inside IR35 with Experis (Sky) from April 6th bar a last minute miracle by HMRC (lol).
I've done so much...
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IR35 contract advice please
Hi,
I have been a long-term observer on the forum, but this is the first time I have posted, and I was looking to get some advice on a new contract I have recently started and the IR35 status.
I started a new contact two weeks ago with a local authority and it has been deemed...
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Business expenses from IR35 income
Hi everyone,
I have a couple of questions in regards to running my own limited company and working on contracts inside IR35.
Can income generated from contracts inside IR35 be used to:
1) pay the employer NIC
2) pay business expenses (e.g. website,...
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Contractor appointment as Director / Officer under IR35? Impact on contractor status
Hi all - I am a chartered accountant providing consulting services to currently 4 clients on day rates through my limited company. One of the my clients wants me to sit on the Board, but I am fairly sure this will jeopardise my position with that client (and perhaps all my clients?) under IR35? I...
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Higher tax band if timesheets not approved on time
Hi,
As a IR35 contractor through an agency (not umbrella ), I am supposed to be paid weekly. I submitted my timesheets every week but my manager didn't approve them until 1 month so he approved 4 timesheets in one go.
Now I received the payment for those 4 weeks from the agency...Last edited by petafin; 29 November 2020, 19:00.
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IR35 Confusion -
Hi All,
So having given up on getting answers from QDOS (and cancelling my IR35 insurance), I'm after some initial advice before I spends lots of money on a dedicated IR35 person.
Some general question (please point me at other postings if already answered (i did search))
...Last edited by pauljh; 27 November 2020, 17:02.
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New 9 month contract offer outside IR35
Have been offered a new 9-month contract starting 1st December with a private sector client (through an agency), it's outside IR35
All sounds good but the client isn't very experienced with using a contractor and the agency will say anything! Should I be worried about the contract going...
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£1k pa saving from using a Limited Company inside IR35?
Hi,
I have been contracting inside IR35 for a while now. I pay an umbrella company £100 per month for their services (£1200 pa). I was considering going down the limited company route on the basis that I will save approx £1k per annum (£1200 of umbrella fees - £200 of limited company...
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"Inside IR35" but I am not UK tax-resident
I used to contract in the UK through my own Ltd company which is now dormant but could be reactivated quickly. I moved to Poland for the long term 2 years ago and I am considering taking a contract role working remotely for a UK company. However a large number of these contract opportunities call...
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My first payslip with IR35 and I don't get it!
Hi,
I used to be a LTD contractor and just moved to IR35. I got my first payslip but I don't understand it. Can someone explains to me those numbers?
The weekly pay is £3825 based on a 5-day week at £765.
The total paid by the client to the umbrella company is...
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Tax liability in Sweden & UK IR35 status - UK limited company
Hi,
I have my own UK limited company and signed a contract with a client (private small company) from Sweden. The contract has no end and will continue until one of the parties decides to terminate it. I'm working for this company full-time and I'm pretty much an employee except that I'm...Last edited by omicron; 19 September 2020, 16:51.
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Friendlygribbon started a topic Apportioning tax-deductible business expenses, between outside and inside IR35 rolesin IR35 ReformApportioning tax-deductible business expenses, between outside and inside IR35 roles
Is it actually going to be possible to switch between different IR35 roles given the potential complexity to manage genuine business expenses?
My understanding is that most of the business expenses below can currently be claimed, but if you start an inside IR35 project the expenses you...Last edited by Friendlygribbon; 20 August 2020, 04:10.
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Offered new contract. Told it has to be PAYE or Umbrella. Which should I choose?
Hi all, I have searched the forums but haven't been able to find information that will help answer my query, so I hope that you can help.
I had been contracting with my LTD company for the past 10 years in various UK organisations all outside IR35. All was going well but as a result of...
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Contractor/Sub-Consultant vs. Agency Worker
Back story: I've worked via agencies for many years and will be branching out to contractor work.
I'll be providing temp office services cover to corporate (usually finance) companies. Also providing some virtual services.
I already have interested end-clients, but have funding/research...
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Is IPSE Plus membership worth the extra cost for the initial tax investigation cover?
I've been a Standard member of IPSE (previously PCG) for many years, mainly because of the tax investigation cover peace of mind.
My IPSE renewal is due up soon and although I'm probably going to close my company down in the coming months, I'm wondering if it's worth upgrading my membership...
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Uneven notice period advice
Hi,
In my existing contract I had the agency amend the notice period from 20 days client, 10 days contractor, to which the client agreed on a 20/20 even split.
I requested this as I believed an even period would be better for outside IR35 purposes
I am about...
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Umbrella companies, IR35 and the Job Retention Scheme
I apologise if this is being discussed elsewhere - I have searched the forums and can't find anything but may have missed it.
I am fairly new to the UK and VERY new to umbrella companies and IR35. Currently with an umbrella company on an inside IR35 contract for which I was recruited...
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IR35 reform delay - too late to help?
So literally 2 hours before the IR35 reform delay was announced, my client FINALLY made a decision on how they were going to proceed.
They had decided that the role was 'inside' IR35. However, they stated that they would NOT issue an SDS to the agency, they would simply say to the agency...
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inside IR35 payroll contract, but unlimited financial risk
Hello,
I'm wading through my first inside IR35 contract at the moment - which is a weird 3 way contract between a payroll company, the "employment business" (the recruiter), and me personally. I'm used to signing contracts as a limited company, I have insurance in case things...
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LA International email “mandating” additional qdos review costs
Hi all,
Pretty much as the title says. Anyone contracting through LA International get the email “mandating” extra IR35 fee’s that are not in any contacts. What’s the thoughts on legality of this? I review all my contacts anyway. Just more interested in “email” becoming binding...
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Increasing HMRC revenue via IR35 changes is flawed
I don't get the logic behind HMRC and the IR35 changes. As far as I understand the ultimate objective is to increase the tax revenue to HMRC, based on the assumption contractors are underpaying it, but the figures seem to state the opposite.
e.g. I made up a spreadsheet to compare the...
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QDOS review leaning towards 'inside' - suggested changes to make 'outside'
Hi all
Had a QDOS review on a contract and they suggested the following changes would be required to secure an outside determination. They stated:
"Clause 9 - The right to provide a substitute is one of the most important tests in determining IR35
status. It...
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New to Public Sector Unbrella Contract
Hi All and sorry if this has been asked 100 times before.
I am new to a public sector contract and therefore new to falling inside IR35.
I assumed, because the agent said I could, that I could continue to work through my Ltd Co. Having received the paperwork, and done some...
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IR35 Discretionary Bonus
Hi,
I am currently negotiating my contract and have seen in both Giant's and Nasa's contracts that it mentions:
1.) National Minimum Wage
2.) Bonus which is discretionary.
I was told that on my monthly payslip it would be split as above.
...
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Which Umbrella from PSL (again !)
I have been through the site and seen other similar questions but they don't quite answer mine. Many other PSL questions seem to have included Paystream which is recommended but not on mine.
My PSL list is:
- Nasa Group
- Clipper Contracting
- Crest Plus
- Danbro
- Giant Group
- JMK
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Warning / Advice on Potentially Fake 'Outside IR35' Contracts
I've been offered a role which I have been told all along was outside of IR35.
I'm just gonna do this post as a list of events / concerns which have occurred with this role, firstly as a warning to other contractors (as I think this is a pretty dodgy situation), but also to get your views...Last edited by ElDuderino; 6 March 2020, 21:06.
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Agency restriction clause obstacle with transitioning from outside to inside IR35
I've been assessed as inside IR35 by the client which I've challenged. They have 45 days to respond, which could well be after when the contract ends at the end of March and I'm not holding my breath for a change in decision.
There is the possibility of a new contract, but I...
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mrrossi started a topic Is a SDS required for a role / contractor working via Umbrella (beyond April)?in IR35 ReformIs a SDS required for a role / contractor working via Umbrella (beyond April)?
Hi all
Just wanted to clarify something about contract roles via Umbrella's and whether an SDS has to be provided for that role (or any individual contractor).
If a client (post April 6th) decides to engage a contractor via an Umbrella (I'm not saying they necessarily have...
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Going inside
Hi,
Looks like my client is putting everyone inside. I'll hang around until I find something else, I'd rather be bringing something in then dipping into my warchest.
But I have a question on how the PAYE is paid. Do I invoice as normally and pay it in my SA or does my client...
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Client lied on CEST to get 'Inside' determination
Myself and few fellow contractors recently had our 'you're inside, here are your options' letter from our common client.
They used the CEST tool and sent us copies of the form. They have lied on some of the answers to get the determination they wanted. I can prove using both terms in...
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