HMRC ignored damning CEST feedback by hundreds of users.
“Right from the outset, the public made HMRC aware that CEST wasn’t up to the job and, over time, more of the tool’s failings have become apparent and dissatisfaction has grown."
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IR35 specialist prepares for reform with appointment of former HMRC inspector.
"It is my aim to continue protecting these individuals with the very best advice and representation while also educating recruiters and end-clients on best practice and ways to protect their own liability.”
Recruiter industry reaction to Chancellor’s Spring Statement.
“Good regulation is at the heart of government action on jobs, so firms will welcome the commitment to consulting on the future of the National Living Wage."
HMRC hopes to reduce £9.2 billion tax gap through Making Tax Digital.
According to HM Revenue and Customs the largest single element of the tax gap was a result of careless behaviour.
HMRC tax tool (CEST) still not properly tested two years after release.
“HMRC has pledged to work with stakeholders to improve CEST but the reality is that it has not been working on the tool and has continued to issue tax bills off the back of faulty results."
The Global Recruiter launches compliance survey for industry snapshot.
Designed to give a snapshot into compliance issues at the forefront of recruiter’s mind the survey is quick and easy to take and will give our publication and the wider industry a valuable insight into compliance on the top level.
Possible budget announcement criticised
The news that Her Majesty’s Treasury (HMT) are already finalising plans to extend off-payroll rules to the private sector has been met by consternation by the recruitment industry. Reported by the BBC it appears that the changes will demand…
National Minimum Wage penalties now enforced following a TUPE transfer
HMRC has announced that it has changed its approach to enforcing the National Minimum Wage (NMW) where there has been a transfer of employees from one employer to another under TUPE. This new approach came into effect on 2 July 2018 and as…
Contractor wins against HMRC
A contractor who had her employment status unilaterally changed by the government agency from ‘self-employed’ to ‘worker’, but then did not receive adequate holiday pay has successfully claimed thousands of pounds after taking a tribunal…