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HMRC revamps CEST tool ahead of private sector IR35 rules

HMRC revamps CEST tool ahead of private sector IR35 rules

HM Revenue and Customs has updated its Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool ahead of the introduction of private sector IR35 rules next year. But concerns about its accuracy remain. HMRC revamped the tool after it was criticised by businesses and contractors for delivering inaccurate decisions about workers’ tax status. Around 30 questions haveRead more about HMRC revamps CEST tool ahead of private sector IR35 rules[…]

Tory chancellor pledges to review IR35 rollout in UK private sector – just like all the other parties

Tory chancellor pledges to review IR35 rollout in UK private sector – just like all the other parties

The UK’s would-be chancellor of the exchequer has promised to review the extension of IR35 to the private sector – if the Conservative Party wins the General Election on 12 December. Sajid Javid told Radio 4’s Money Box election special: One thing in particular I want to look at is the proposed changes to IR35, these areRead more about Tory chancellor pledges to review IR35 rollout in UK private sector – just like all the other parties[…]

Your essential briefing on The Good Work Plan and subsequent developments

Your essential briefing on The Good Work Plan and subsequent developments

What is The Good Work plan? On 17 December 2018 the government published its proposals to take forward some of the recommendations in the Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices (the Good Work Plan).  Four consultations were launched by the government on the back of the Taylor review. The proposals published in the Good Work PlanRead more about Your essential briefing on The Good Work Plan and subsequent developments[…]