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Originally posted by jamesbrown View PostThe online tool is a red herring, I'm afraid. Unless the agent/client really wants a specialist resource and are prepared to formulate it within an appropriate framework, and take all associated risks of being wrong, they won't even bother with the online tool. Remember, there are two upfront questions before you get to that stage (one about personal service and one about control, with MoO being conveniently forgotten). Unless there is an absence of either personal service or control (or both), the online tool isn't used. In that sense, the content of the online tool is pretty irrelevant. All they need is the illusion of utility w/r to the online tool (i.e. spin).
Also, I thought HMRC had stated that they would stand by the Online Tool result which would remove all liability from all parties; so why would the Client/Agency even want to ignore this?
Too many unknowns I guess so I'll keep my powder dry until we know the details. Thanks for your thoughts.Comment
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Originally posted by Gordon Ice View PostHmm.. not sure. Last I looked the legal system was independent of Agencies/Clients so if we chose to contest an "inside IR35" position we have the legal right to do so. Obviously this could result in the Agency/Client saying "inside IR35" whilst at the same time a court agreeing with an "outside IR35" position. Then what? A mess is what.
Also, I thought HMRC had stated that they would stand by the Online Tool result which would remove all liability from all parties; so why would the Client/Agency even want to ignore this?
Too many unknowns I guess so I'll keep my powder dry until we know the details. Thanks for your thoughts.
Again, the online tool is irrelevant unless, fundamentally, the client/agent are willing to take the risk of assessing the situation incorrectly. If they are willing to take the risk, you're probably fine. Certainly, an agent won't be willing, because they have none of the information necessary to make the assessment properly.Comment
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Originally posted by jamesbrown View Postunless the client is onside. .
But rules were rules and no one was gonna put their head above.
I can't see any dept head saying they will take the risk. Delivery and success is second to fear of being accountable for a decision in Gov. If they follow process no one moans...even if the process is flawedComment
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Originally posted by youngguy View PostI can't see any dept head saying they will take the risk. Delivery and success is second to fear of being accountable for a decision in Gov. If they follow process no one moans...even if the process is flawedComment
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Bench periods will get harder with PAYE deductions too - you can get personal tax back as that evens out over the year, the employer/employee NI once deducted cannot be reclaimed. Will be time to claim that ~£70 per week.This default font is sooooooooooooo boring and so are short usernamesComment
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Will be time to claim that ~£70 per week.
I had exactly the same thought, if we're now PAYE then we'll need to act as a PAYE.Comment
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Below is directly off the gov.co.uk website (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ir35-find-out-if-it-applies). Seems based on these rules we are all already inside IR35 ... i.e. we all work through an intermediary (our own limited company). So, taking this on face value, aren't we all already compliant? My ltd pays me a salary and I pay tax and NI on this. My company also pays employers NI to the legal value based on the salary I take. Each year I take a divi from the company and this is taxed as legally required. The fact that my company does not pay me the full amount it takes from the client each year is irrelevant to the IR35 rule as written below ... it only talks about my 'salary' not my company's 'revenue'.
I know this isn't what the AS has suggested will happen, but reading the below which is a direct quote off the gov website aren't we all OK? This was last updated Aug 2016. Clearly more to it than just this ... but on face value ...!
Uber is a different kettle of fish - it becomes the intermediary and it is liable for the PAYE, NI etc for the drivers so their situation changes completely.
Maybe to limit agency risk they will no longer take a % of day rate but take an introducers fee up from from the end client ... and we invoice client directly. There would then be no other intermediary and it is a clear relationship between myco and the end client. Just then need to prove that there is no SDC and the contract has been reviewed and compliant.
"Who’s affected by IR35
IR35 is also known as ‘intermediaries legislation’. It’s a set of rules that affect your tax and National Insurance if you’re contracted to work for a client through an intermediary. You may need to follow IR35 if you work for a client through an intermediary.
The intermediary can be:
your own limited company
a service or personal service company
a partnership
If IR35 applies then the intermediary has to operate PAYE and National Insurance contributions on any salary or wages it pays to you during the tax year.
The rules are designed to make sure that the right rate of tax and National Insurance is paid for you.
IR35 may also apply if you’re working through an intermediary and you:
or your intermediary, or client are abroad
work in the construction industry
are an office-holder
work with your partner or spouse
are working, through an intermediary, for a charitable organisation
IR35 doesn’t apply if you work for a client through a Managed Service Company (MSC) or agency, for example an employment agency."Last edited by Whorty; 27 November 2016, 15:20.I am what I drink, and I'm a bitter manComment
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Originally posted by Whorty View PostBelow is directly off the gov.co.uk website (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ir35-find-out-if-it-applies). Seems based on these rules we are all already inside IR35 ... i.e. we all work through an intermediary (our own limited company). So, taking this on face value, aren't we all already compliant? My ltd pays me a salary and I pay tax and NI on this. My company also pays employers NI to the legal value based on the salary I take. Each year I take a divi from the company and this is taxed as legally required. The fact that my company does not pay me the full amount it takes from the client each year is irrelevant to the IR35 rule as written below ... it only talks about my 'salary' not my company's 'revenue'.
I know this isn't what the AS has suggested will happen, but reading the below which is a direct quote off the gov website aren't we all OK? This was last updated Aug 2016. Clearly more to it than just this ... but on face value ...!
Uber is a different kettle of fish - it becomes the intermediary and it is liable for the PAYE, NI etc for the drivers so their situation changes completely.
Maybe to limit agency risk they will no longer take a % of day rate but take an introducers fee up from from the end client ... and we invoice client directly. There would then be no other intermediary and it is a clear relationship between myco and the end client. Just then need to prove that there is no SDC and the contract has been reviewed and compliant.
"Who’s affected by IR35
IR35 is also known as ‘intermediaries legislation’. It’s a set of rules that affect your tax and National Insurance if you’re contracted to work for a client through an intermediary. You may need to follow IR35 if you work for a client through an intermediary.
The intermediary can be:
your own limited company
a service or personal service company
a partnership
If IR35 applies then the intermediary has to operate PAYE and National Insurance contributions on any salary or wages it pays to you during the tax year.
The rules are designed to make sure that the right rate of tax and National Insurance is paid for you.
IR35 may also apply if you’re working through an intermediary and you:
or your intermediary, or client are abroad
work in the construction industry
are an office-holder
work with your partner or spouse
are working, through an intermediary, for a charitable organisation
IR35 doesn’t apply if you work for a client through a Managed Service Company (MSC) or agency, for example an employment agency.""You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostSome agencies do this already.I am what I drink, and I'm a bitter manComment
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