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Navigating IR35: Ask Andy Answers

It’s now almost 5 months since the IR35 reforms came into effect, and with lockdown no more, things are beginning…

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IR35 Upper Tribunal: George Mantides Limited vs HMRC

George Mantides Limited has challenged HMRC in an Upper Tribunal, having received a split decision to IR35 status in the First-tier Tribunal in 2019. Mantides, a contractor urologist, operates through his own…

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IR35 four months in: What`s happened so far?

With lockdown now over, things are slowly but surely starting to return to something like normal – even if that’s…

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Overseas clients: Ask Andy Answers

The private sector IR35 reform is now very much a part of normal life for contractors, recruiters, and clients alike. But as expected with this…

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What are the benefits of having IR35 insurance?

Since the changes to IR35 legislation were introduced in April, contractors are regularly being recommended to purchase IR35 insurance alongside their…

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IR35: Alternatives to CEST

The reform of IR35 legislation has left contractors wanting to check their IR35 status, to give themselves peace of mind that their end…

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Time sheets and contract extensions: Ask Andy Answers

It’s now almost three months since the IR35 reforms came into effect in the private sector, and we are still welcoming questions…

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How does IR35 work for umbrella companies?

Last month, it was reported that more than 40,000 people from the Philippines had been recruited to front British companies as part…

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Why are so many celebrities targeted for IR35?

Last month, we reported that Gary Lineker was being targeted by HMRC over a £4.9 million tax bill. Gary Lineker follows in the…

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Freelancing and accountancy: Ask Andy Answers

We’re nearly two months on from the introduction of the IR35 reforms in the private sector, but many of you…

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Terms of engagement and end client issues: Ask Andy Answers

As contractors get to grips with the IR35 reforms, they continue to be a source of confusion for many. Kingsbridge’s…

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How much will an IR35 tribunal cost?

It’s now well over a month since the IR35 reforms came into effect, shifting the liability of your IR35 status from you as the contractor to your fee-payer. But what exactly does…

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Living with IR35: Ask Andy Answers

As the 2021/22 tax year gets into its stride, the IR35 questions for Andy Vessey, Kingsbridge’s Head of Tax and…

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Pensions and National Insurance: Ask Andy Answers

It’s hard to believe that the private sector IR35 reforms have been with us for a month already, but here…

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A month in to IR35: Ask Andy Answers

Here we are at the end of April. The IR35 reforms have been in play for almost a month and…