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In last Autumn’s Budget, the government announced that it would consult on how to tackle non-compliance with IR35 rules in the private sector. On Friday, HMRC issued this eagerly-awaited consultation which they say “looks at improving the rules around ‘off-payroll’ working so contractors who work through their own company pay the right tax.”

At Intouch, our contracting accountants would suggest that HMRC learn from the negative feedback following the public sector reform and at the same time, remember that private sector and public sector hirers are different entities with different motivations and potential responses. They engage with their clients in different ways and often at different levels and as such we’d encourage HMRC not to view them as the same with respect to off-payroll rules and deemed employment. Input should be taken from across the industry with a view to tailoring a bespoke IR35 private sector solution that improves compliance whilst mitigating any potential administrative burdens.

The IR35 consultation timescales mean that any changes could be introduced as early as April 2019, although our contractor accountants would urge HMRC to take the time to consider timings very carefully to avoid any negative impact to the UK economy as we move forward with Brexit.

Intouch’s contractor accountancy services will be responding to the IR35 consultation and we encourage all other interested parties to contribute; that means contractors as well as end-hirers who want to continue to have access to and support self-employed contractors. You can see the IR35 consultation and how to send your response here – you have until 10th August!

If you want to have your say but need to brush-up on your IR35 regulations, check out our resources below:

Guide – Embracing IR35
Infographic – IR35; Don’t panic!
IR35 FAQs

 

This blog has been prepared by Intouch Accounting. While we have made every attempt to ensure that the information contained in this blog has been obtained from reliable sources, Intouch is not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the results obtained from the use of this information. This blog should not be used as a substitute for consultation with professional contracting accounting advisers. If you have any specific queries, please contact Intouch Accounting.

 

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