Off Payroll taxation on personal service company (PSC) contractors has created a real headache for the recruitment sector for some time. The impact of the regulation – which APSCo has long highlighted as unfit for the modern world of work –…
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The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) and APSCo OutSource have welcomed the Off Payroll working set off proposals in a response to a now-closed HMRC consultation, but have highlighted areas for improvement if plans are…
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It's been well-documented that the IR35 - Off-Payroll Reform (OPR) has had a considerable impact on the UK’s contractor market. Historically, there’s been a severe drop in demand for Limited Company Contractors / Personal Service Companies…
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The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has welcomed the recent announcement from HMRC of a consultation on a new offset mechanism, introduced into Off Payroll legislation to prevent double taxation. However, the industry…
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New research from Kingsbridge amongst 1,200 contractors, recruitment businesses and end clients has revealed that, one year on from the IR35 reform, a lack of clarity around the new rules is continuing to impact the contractor market. Our…
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Research from digital payroll solution Cool Company, has found that twelve months on from the implementation of IR35, the UK’s contractors are still considering leaving their professions due to uncertainty concerning the new legislation.…
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If you were to believe everything you read in the run up to April 2020, you’d be forgiven for thinking that IR35 reform was to be the meteor shower to private sector contracting’s dinosaurs. It was game over, end of the road, time to pack…
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One year on, it is clear that the confusion following IR35 reform is stifling access to specialised talent. New research amongst contractors, recruiters and end clients by Kingsbridge Contractor Insurance, demonstrates that the reform has…
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IR35, also known as “off-payroll working” rules, was introduced to help HMRC tackle tax avoidance through off-payroll working. In April 2021, the off-payroll working private sector changes ‘ripped up the rulebook’ when it came to…
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A London plumber recently won his appeal to secure back-dated holiday pay from Pimlico Plumbers. It is a landmark case and one that will serve to have a significant impact on the umbrella sector and how umbrellas manage holiday pay for…
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