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Would HMRC fine itself if its contractors got caught up in an umbrella tax avoidance scheme?
Following news that HMRC-hired contractors over the past year were predominately hired inside IR35 with many becoming umbrella company workers, Dave Chaplin, CEO of IR35 compliance firm IR35 Shield responds to questions about just how far…
Sadly there’s a link to unregulated umbrella industry growth and HMRC inside IR35 hiring
‘Hypocritical’ HMRC has not engaged any contractors outside IR35 in past year, says IR35 specialist
OPINION
IR35 specialist, Seb Maley, the CEO of Qdos, an insurer for the contractor industry, has reacted to the news that HMRC…
Treasury to double max sentences for tax avoidance and create a new criminal offence
The Treasury is proposing to double maximum sentences for the most egregious cases of fraud from 7 to 14 years to crack down on tax fraud and deter criminal actions, it was reported today.
The Treasury is introducing tougher measures on…
Has HMRC conveniently “ignored” double taxation of IR35 for years?
Just as hiring companies are becoming more flexible when it comes to hiring outside IR35 contractors, the government's slow response to double taxation of IR35 could reverse that trend, experts tell The Freelance Informer
Be informed,…
Kermode: “UK tax system has become more unfriendly to self-employed”
The founder of independent and temp worker advocacy group IWORK, says the UK tax system has become "unfriendly to self-employed workers... clearly looking to push people into employment." The FI asks Kermode, what she believes government…
Self-assessment late penalty charges set to soar
Self-assessment taxpayers who fail to pay by 31 July could face interest charges as high as 7.5%
Self-assessment taxpayers should do their best to pay their self-assessment charges for payment on account by 31 July to avoid getting hit…
How to protect yourself from the stealth tax raid
HMRC data: stealth tax raid doubles the number of people paying highest rate of tax. We share expert tips on how to save tax
This tax year there will be 4.2 million more people paying income tax than in 2020/21 (35.9 million)
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ICAEW Tax Faculty calls for safeguards for directors of tax avoidance schemes
ICAEW's Tax Faculty is proposing safeguards for directors of alleged tax avoidance schemes in response to HMRC’s latest proposals that would allow a criminal offence to be applied where promoters fail to comply with a stop notice and…
How to contact HMRC this summer even though the self-assessment helpline is closed
HMRC’s resourcing problems are catching up with them. The tax authority has announced that the self-assessment helpline will be closed until September. What do you do if you have a serious question?
Don't have a tax agent or accountant?…
Scammers targeting tax credit customers: here’s how to protect yourself
HMRC issues scam warning to tax credits customers and a reminder that scammers use deadlines
HMRC has issued a warning to tax credits customers, who are renewing their tax credits claims, to be alert to scammers trying to steal their…