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HMRC’s CEST Tool is failing 1 in 5 cases – What can contractors do?

It’s been reported by the tax watchdog that HMRC’s own CEST Tool for checking IR35 status has been failing to provide a…

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Offshore work and umbrella companies: Ask Andy Answers

It’s your weekly reminder that 6th April 2021 and the IR35 private sector reforms are very nearly here. And by ‘very…

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Client control and equipment use: Ask Andy Answers

Ever wonder if paying for your own equipment as a contractor is an indicator of IR35 status? Or perhaps you’ve…

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Status Determinations and Public Sector work: Ask Andy Answers

With the private sector IR35 reforms only two months away (and with little chance of being delayed again), Kingsbridge’s Head of Tax,…

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Will IR35 be the end of contracting?

IR35 is very nearly here. For real, this time. With the coronavirus vaccination programme rolling out through the UK, it’s…

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The importance of enforcing IR35 insurance

For those who are hopeful of another delay to IR35 reforms, head straight to our earlier blog which will explain why…

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Supreme Court rules in favour of FCA over Small Business Interruption insurance case

The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the FCA, and subsequently small businesses across the UK, in a Business Interruption…

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How IR35 could affect the UK contracting economy

Once the dust settles and we (hopefully) come out of the third national lockdown, the main focus on the UK contracting economy will once…

Contractor Guides

How to manage your contractor workload effectively

Before Christmas, work was picking up for many contractors and we hope that that’s been the case for you, and that…

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Case Study: When will HMRC ride in tandem with the rest of us?

In the recent case of Mr Chris Townsend v Bikeworks CIC, Chris Townsend, a qualified cycle instructor, claimed he was unfairly dismissed by Bikeworks, a social…