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Umbrella contractors must remain on high alert about new tax rules
New draft legislation, expected to become law in 2026, will make it easier for HMRC to recover unpaid tax by going after other parties in the supply chain.
The rules, which are being finalised, introduce what's known as "joint and…
New umbrella tax legislation: “HMRC can choose at their discretion which party to go after”
Just when the contractor sector thought IR35 risk was going to be a thing of the past, industry commentators are warning the new umbrella tax legislation, which takes effect from April 2026, will create a “liability trap for the supply…
PAYE Peril: New law threatens double tax for agencies and hirers. Contractors still not protected
A warning has been issued to the UK's recruitment sector: a significant change in tax legislation, coming into force in April 2026, could see agencies and hirers forced to pay their workers' PAYE twice over
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“Nothing beats your own due diligence on an employer”: Take these steps before you…
The Freelance Informer reached out to Matt Fryer, Managing Director at Brookson Group, to discuss crucial questions contractors should pose before becoming umbrella company workers. Fryer also sheds light on why contractors shouldn't…
Government’s umbrella company tax warnings not getting through to the right people
The UK government is struggling to alert temp workers and contractors to the significant risks of "dodgy" umbrella company tax schemes. Many people are unknowingly falling victim to these arrangements, resulting in financial losses and…
Umbrella tax shake-up: Agencies breathe easier, but new rules don’t get contractors and temps…
A long-awaited update on umbrella company tax reforms offers a cautious sigh of relief, but a significant shift in liability means agencies and contractors need to pay close attention to ensure compliance
A collective sigh of relief?
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“HA-Haw”: Companies that blanket banned freelancers hit hardest by Employers’ NI…
The increase in Employers' National Insurance (NI) is likely to have the biggest impact on businesses that stopped using freelance workers because of the off-payroll working rules, says IR35 expert
Introduced on 6th April 2025,…
Employment Rights Bill: Workers on zero-hours contracts can decline guaranteed hours says latest…
In this article, we provide an abbreviated breakdown of the key proposals of The Employment Rights Bill pertaining to zero-hours contracts and non-compliance in the umbrella company sector. Plus, commentary from those serving contractors…
IR35: HMRC “downplayed” impact of off-payroll working rules reform on contractors
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HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has released a report outlining the government's assessment of the impact of the IR35 reforms on private sector contractors. However, several sources representing contractors contest the…
Deloitte stays mum on future contractor hiring strategy as umbrella company sector shake-up looms
With major legislative changes set to rock the umbrella company sector in 2026, why are some advisories and other hiring companies keeping to an umbrella-only contractor policy?
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