Letwin unveils £300m plan to scrap IR35
Tory party hints at lifting IR35 & S660A barriers to help UK professionals.
Jan 5, 2005
Experts predict 'no end' in sight for IR35
Tax advisors say government is too "dependent" on IR35 just to quit.
Nov 26, 2004
The right of substitution and IR35
The right of substitution is critical to freelancers determining if they are caught by the punitive IR35 taxes. The terms on the right of substitution do vary and we examine those which are likely to lead to an acceptable right of substitution, and those which do not and which will lead to being caught by IR35.
Nov 26, 2004
IT consultant wins "stressful" IR35 case
Sally Howitt an IT Consultant and director of AbFab Ltd has been under investigation for almost 3 years and, not surprisingly, this has been a very stressful experience.
Nov 4, 2004
Usetech Limited loses IR35 appeal
The PCG learnt today that Bill Hood has lost his IR35 appeal against the Inland Revenue in the High Court.
Oct 12, 2004
IR35 Investigation quickly closed
A contractor who wished to remain anonymous has had his IR35 status confirmed only three months after a seemingly innocuous PAYE and business records inspection turned into an IR35 investigation.
Sep 23, 2004
IR35 rules 'fundamentally flawed' say tax bodies
No statistics to show Government's objectives to raise revenue have been met as a radical overhaul in the rules for determining employment status is called for.
Sep 1, 2004
Ansell IR35 win - why this is great news for freelancers
Dave Smith of Accountax, who represented Mike Ansell at the Special Commissioner's, provides analysis on why the Revenue were defeated, even though there were relatively few 'in business on your own account' factors.
Aug 4, 2004
PCG wins IR35 case at Special Commissioners
Mike Ansell, an IT specialist working in the defence sector, has won his case against the Revenue.
Jul 30, 2004
Interim report shows IR35 "demonstrates a lack of commercial understanding by the government"
IR35 & IR591 cause 'big problems' for IT enterprise as high technology business offsets tough tax compliance.
Jul 15, 2004
Revenue retain IR35 rule as 'ambiguous' tax law shows small sign of let-up for freelancers
Review of small business taxation set to exclude IR35 as freelancers and businesses unite in dismay.
Jul 2, 2004
PCG Member settles with Revenue after four year IR35 battle
After more than four years, one of the first freelancers to face a challenge from Inland Revenue when IR35 was introduced has had his case settled.
May 28, 2004
Another IR35 loss at the Commissioners
The Inland Revenue have won yet again in the IR35 case of Future On Line Ltd. The case was handled by JSA Accountants, and not for a change the PCG and Accountax.
Apr 30, 2004
Full decision of IR35 defeat at the Commissioners
We reported last week that the PCG had lost its latest round of battles with the Revenue over IR35. The case of Usetech Ltd was heard at the Special Commissioners, who have now published their full decision.
Apr 6, 2004
IR591 - 20 questions answered
Since the introduction of IR591 in the 2004 Budget, the Revenue have been inundated with questions. Here are 20 of the most popular, together with Revenue responses.
Mar 25, 2004
IR591 details from the Budget
The Chancellor announced today the long awaited details of what has become known as IR591. The details are as follows...
Mar 17, 2004
Taxman concedes another IR35 case for PCG member
The Inland Revenue has dropped its IR35 case against Steve Milsom, a member of the Professional Contractors Group.
Mar 17, 2004
IR35 and S660 victory over Inland Revenue
A contractor targeted for both IR35 and Section 660 is celebrating a double win over the Revenue, thanks to his advisors Bauer & Cottrell.
Mar 3, 2004
David & Goliath - Individual Takes on the Revenue and Wins!
An individual freelancer, representing himself against an Inland Revenue IR35 ruling, has successfully overturned the revenue ruling and is now seeking to recover the deemed PAYE and NIC from them.
Feb 26, 2004
Chancellor under fire for IR591 tax terror
MPs and pressure groups have roundly condemned the Chancellor for his refusal to consult with UK firms over plans to introduce a controversial and potentially punitive tax regime for owner managers of small-incorporated businesses in his impending 2003 Pre-Budget Report.
Feb 23, 2004
