We’ve had a lot of questions from recruitment consultants about the expected changes to off-payroll in the private sector. Nothing is set in stone yet, but before HMRC go ahead and make a decision, there are plenty of problems that need to be taken into account.
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Most commonly, freelancers and contractors either set up a limited company and become the sole Director, or use an umbrella company for their payroll. After some recent changes in legislation, umbrella companies have become more popular. However, do you understand how your candidates’ pay is calculated?
HMRC is continuing to step up their efforts to recuperate unpaid tax through schemes that they deem as tax avoidance or tax evasion. The Finance (no. 2) Act 2017 included important information about how HMRC is investigating schemes that promoted disguised remuneration and are targeting the individuals who decided to use them. The 2019 Loan Charge may be about to…
It may be tempting to refer your candidates’ to a payroll provider that is promoting exciting incentives and exceptional take-home pay. However, you must not be fooled by these organisations who are offering the world because they are probably an offshore tax avoidance scheme. If recruitment agencies are found to be referring their candidates to such schemes, HMRC will not…
