by Pete Willcocks | Mar 2, 2026 | IR35
IR35: Why Scrapping the Legislation Isn’t the Silver Bullet Reform UK Thinks It Is Calls to scrap IR35 entirely have resurfaced, most recently from figures associated with Reform UK and its ‘Restore Britain’ messaging. The argument is simple and politically...
by Pete Willcocks | Feb 23, 2026 | IR35
When The Post Office Got IR35 Wrong. A £104 Million Mistake. In a dramatic and costly twist to its long-running operational troubles, Post Office Ltd has now become one of the most high-profile public bodies to fall foul of the UK’s IR35 rules – the complex tax regime...
by Pete Willcocks | Jan 12, 2026 | IR35
IR35 & Image Rights For many UK contractors, the combination of IR35 tax rules and image rights feel like something not to have to every worry about. That is until a real-world case brings it into focus. The recent Bryan Robson Limited v HMRC tribunal decision has...
by Pete Willcocks | Nov 26, 2025 | IR35
2025 Autumn Budget: what’s changed, what’s looming The new OBR (Office for Budget Responsibility) forecast shows a bit of a mixed picture for the UK economy overall, modest growth, but a heavier tax burden is on the horizon. Real GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is...
by Pete Willcocks | Nov 19, 2025 | IR35
Five Red Flags That Could Lead To An HMRC IR35 Investigation Working independently as a contractor? You know how vital it is to stay on the right side of the rules. But here’s the thing – even when you’re doing everything you think you should, certain patterns can...
by Pete Willcocks | Nov 10, 2025 | IR35
What Does Inside IR35 Mean? As a contractor, it’s crucial to comprehend what it means to be ‘inside IR35’ and how it impacts your earnings and tax obligations. Established by HMRC, the IR35 legislation aims to prevent tax avoidance by assessing...
