In 2014, HMRC introduced new rules designed to remove so-called false self-employment for workers engaged via intermediaries. These rules centred on ”SDC” tests designed to establish whether a worker was, or was capable of, working under supervision, direction and control. Unless an engager could evidence that no SDC (or right to) existed, PAYE/NIC would need to be applied to the worker’s earnings as though they were employeesNot surprisingly, the number of self-employed contractors working … [Read more...]
HMRC comes under fire from providers
HM Revenue & Customs’ new Employment Status Service (ESS) tool to determine the IR35 status of public sector contractors has come under fire from contractor service providers. The tool, launched ahead of a new requirement on public sector companies to set the IR35 status of contractors they engage from 6 April, is facing criticism from service providers just a day after its launch. Commenting on the new tool’s launch, Dave Chaplin, CEO and founder of contractor portal ContractorCalculator, … [Read more...]
IR35 Reform of Intermediaries Legislation: Public Authorities
HMRC has published an update on it's Off-payroll working in the public sector: reform of intermediaries legislation page to include further information for public authorities. Gov.co.uk states under Public Authorities: "For the purpose of this reform, a public authority means a public authority as defined for the purposes of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.This definition covers government departments and their executive agencies, many … [Read more...]
Events Management? Don’t miss out!
Don’t miss out - Optimise your net pay.In the ever evolving legislative landscape, working within Event Management you may be entitled to offset expenses.This is particularly relevant when your work takes you across multiple sites.At ePayMe, we recognise how hard you work for your money, and we work hard to ensure your net pay position is the best it possibly can be. Of course, we do this with compliance front of mind and ensure all deductions and returns to HMRC are made on your … [Read more...]
Attention Social Care Workers!
Don't Miss Out - Optimise Your Net PayIn the ever evolving legislative landscape, working within Social Care you may be entitled to offset expenses.This is particularly relevant when providing home care support and/or when your work takes you across multiple sites.At ePayMe, we recognise how hard you work for your money, and we work hard to ensure your net pay position is the best it possibly can be.Of course, we do this with compliance front of mind and ensure all deductions and … [Read more...]
We challenge you, to challenge us!
Are your preferred payroll partners providing true value to your business and your candidates? We have worked with a number of new clients recently and found that many providers on their PSL have in actual fact been causing more bad than good! We challenge you, to challenge us! We will not, and have not, to date, been beaten on service, reporting, price and compliancy combined.How many providers on your preferred supplier list (PSL) or approved supplier list (ASL) are simply “keeping their … [Read more...]
PSC Deadline Day is upon us!
If you’re continuing to operate PSC or Limited Company workers within the Public Sector I am sure you have the date of April 6th firmly marked in your diary. One date you may not have circled, yet one could argue is even more important is March 7th.Not only is this the date of our final AS16 and IR35 Breakfast Huddle in Central London, assuming you invoice monthly, this is also the last time you can invoice without the new legislation affecting your payment. Don’t forget, the new legislation … [Read more...]
Finding Shelter – Umbrella
Having blogged extensively on the legislative changes coming into effect on April 6th, 2017, the key consideration for all contractors operating within the Public Sector is, if 'I engage with an outsourced payroll provider (via an Umbrella solution) what impact will it have on my earnings?'First and foremost, Umbrella, unlike Ltd Co & operating as a PSC with the Public Sector, remains a solution that is robust, compliant and has longevity.Don’t forget, for those operating within the … [Read more...]
Self-employment driven by higher earners, says report
The rapid growth of self-employment in the UK has been driven more by people in higher-paid than low-paid work, according to a new report. The analysis comes from the Resolution Foundation, an economic think-tank.It says the "privileged" self-employed, with good educational qualifications and higher earnings, made up 57% of the growth in self-employment after 2009.Among them were people working in law, accountancy, health services and management consultancy.The think tank says they … [Read more...]
Booming gig economy is bad for UK public finances, says TUC
Low-paid self-employment and zero-hours contracts are costing more than £75m a week in lost taxes and national insurance contributions, new research indicates.The rapid rise in insecure work in the UK is costing the government almost £4bn a year in lost tax income and benefit payouts, according to new research into the gig economy by the Trades Union Congress.The UK’s growing legions of low-paid, self-employed workers and those on zero-hours contracts earn significantly less than regular … [Read more...]