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Mini Budget announces U Turn on IR35

Mini Budget 2022 announces landmark U Turn on IR35

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In an unexpected U-Turn the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Kwasi Kwarteng, announced today in his mini budget that the Off-Payroll changes brought into the Public Sector in 2017 and later to the Private Sector in 2021 will be scrapped.

The unpopular off-payroll changes forced thousands of contractors to reconsider their future, placing the determination of their contract’s status in the hands of British Business and public sector organisations.…

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Government Responds to Off-payroll Report Amidst Evidence of Foul Play

Government Responds to Off-payroll Report Amidst Evidence of Foul Play

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The Treasury have published their response to the House of Lords Finance Bill Sub-Committee’s report on Off-Payroll working. For many, the response will come as a disappointing yet unsurprising rehash of worn-out rhetoric. While some of the issues highlighted by the Lords are acknowledged with vague promises, the response offers no concrete solution on fundamental issues such as CEST, blanket ruling and worker’s rights.…

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House of Lords Report Calls for IR35 Reform

House of Lords Report Calls for IR35 Reform

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The House of Lords Finance Bill Sub-Committee’s report on Off-payroll working was published on Monday 27th April. Launched at the beginning of February, the Lords investigation took a wider line of inquiry than the Treasury’s official IR35 review. During many hearings, the committee heard damning evidence of the widespread damage that the reforms have caused, with committee members often expressing disbelief at the legislation’s inherent flaws and unfairness.…

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