FCSA advice to recruitment firms following The Times article on tax avoidance schemes
The Times has today warned freelancers who engage with tax avoidance schemes that they will be hit with an enormous tax bill in the light of HMRC’s controversial loan charge coming into effect from April 2019. Freelancers involved in such disguised remuneration schemes have until 30 September 2018 to contact HMRC to seek a settlement,…
FCSA advice to contractors following The Times article on tax avoidance schemes
The Times has today warned freelancers who engage with tax avoidance schemes that they will be hit with an enormous tax bill in the light of HMRC’s controversial loan charge coming into effect from April 2019. Freelancers involved in such disguised remuneration schemes have until 30 September 2018 to contact HMRC to seek a settlement,…
HMRC’s view of mutuality of obligation published
HMRC has published their view of mutuality of obligations to explain their position behind omitting it from their Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) online tool. They steadfastly believe that mutuality of obligations is present for any circumstance where someone might be using their CEST online tool. Their rationale is that work has been agreed…
FCSA reacts to landmark employment status case
In the landmark employment status case, Mr Gary Smith vs Pimlico Plumbers, the Supreme Court concludes that the heating engineer was a worker and not self-employed. Read FCSA’s response.
Remus Rewards is our latest new business partner
FCSA forms a partnership with Remus Rewards so that members can reward freelancers and contractors they support with a range of benefits and free perks.
Unite purports a “legal precedent” in temporary staff battle
In a dispute that has rumbled on for well over 2 years, Unite has claimed a “legal precedent” in the use of “sham contracts” by payroll companies, umbrella companies and employment agencies. The case centres around Russ Blakely, a pipefitter who carried out work on a hospital redevelopment project, a role he obtained through On-site…
We celebrate as Liberty Bishop passes FCSA accreditation
We are pleased to announce that specialist umbrella employment, payroll and accountancy provider Liberty Bishop is now a fully Accredited Member. Founded in 1995, Liberty Bishop boasts more than 20 years of experience in providing umbrella, payroll and accountancy services to contractors and recruiters. On becoming FCSA Accredited, Marc Scott, sales director at Liberty Bishop…
HMRC issues consultation on IR35 reforms to the private sector
HMRC have today finally issued their long-awaited consultation on IR35 reforms in the private sector, and it isn’t quite as expected.
Latest official figures show increases in both temporary employment and part-time self-employment
Figures released today by the Office of National Statistics show temporary employment has risen by 54k (+3.5%) quarter on quarter with growth in non-traditional employment set to continue.
We welcome the government’s first labour market enforcement strategy
FCSA welcomes the publication of the government’s first-ever Labour Market Enforcement Strategy with Julia Kermode expressing her delight that the Directorate has listened to proposals put forward by FCSA.