IR35 - Don''t abolish it just apply it correctly
The independent membership organisation, Professional Passport, is calling on the government not to abolish IR35 legislation.As they launch their agenda for 2010, the organisation is working to agree a...
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REC backs Tory IR35 plans
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Anne Fairweather, head of public policy, deemed it a "welcome move" and points out that freelancers add "vital flexibility" to the job market.
The PCG lobbied the Tories into making the commitment calling it a "grossly unfair and badly drafted piece of legislation."
However, their chairman Chris Bryce has pledged to fight IR35 with any government "whatever colour" after the upcoming election.
Despite the problems caused by IR35, Britain''s 1.4m contractors contribute £21bn to the economy. IR35 itself has only pulled in £9.2m over the last 6 tax years.
If you want to find out how IR35 affects you, get in touch with Excellium Umbrella.
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Closing business not IR35 immunity
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Keeping ahead of the game for contractors
PCG is holding a seminar for contractors entitled "Keeping ahead of the game" later this week. It''s taking place in Braintree in Essex on the evening of Thursday February 25th, and it will...
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Conservative plans to review IR35 rules have found backing from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).Anne Fairweather, head of public policy, deemed it a "welcome move" and points out that freelancers add "vital flexibility" to the job market.
The PCG lobbied the Tories into making the commitment calling it a "grossly unfair and badly drafted piece of legislation."
However, their chairman Chris Bryce has pledged to fight IR35 with any government "whatever colour" after the upcoming election.
Despite the problems caused by IR35, Britain''s 1.4m contractors contribute £21bn to the economy. IR35 itself has only pulled in £9.2m over the last 6 tax years.
If you want to find out how IR35 affects you, get in touch with Excellium Umbrella.
