Dispelling The Myths Around IR35

Only 4 weeks to go!

Let’s hit pause on the IR35 fake news and just have a look at the facts.

• Who’s in, who’s out? – With our live assignments, we’ve carried out workplace assessments based on the factors and case law with our legal partner. 66% of those assignments are outside IR35 and 33% are inside. Out of the 33% inside, we’ve had no difficulty filling them and no “shortage” of interims willing to work inside IR35, whether that be on a daily rate, fixed term basis or through an umbrella company.
• Do not be fooled by the “soft-landing” – Although there may be some leniency, the reality is that the feepayer is still liable regardless of whether that is April 6^th 2020 or in 12 months’ time.
• Liability scare – From 2010 to 2018 there were 15 IR35 court cases and HMRC won 2. That tells us if you ensure the SDS, workplace practices and contract for services are in alignment, there really is no need to panic. You are doing everything by the book.
• Role fill = Inside – Just because the assignment is a role fill, it DOES NOT mean it has to be inside IR35. The determining factors are mutuality of obligation, substitution and control. We recently had a shift manager outside IR35 based on these factors and case law!

We can eliminate the panic, reduce your workload and take away your liability. If you require any assistance then give us a call on  01775 729598, we are here and ready.