by Pete Willcocks | May 5, 2026 | IR35
PGMOL v HMRC: A Big IR35 Lesson from the Football Pitch After more than a decade of legal back-and-forth, Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has won the latest round of its long-running employment status case against HMRC. The First-tier Tribunal (FTT)...
by Pete Willcocks | Apr 27, 2026 | IR35
Why Contractors Should Use The Contractor Compliance Portal to Assess and Evidence IR35 Status For UK contractors, IR35 is not just a tax issue. It is a commercial risk, a financial risk and, in many cases, a question of professional credibility. Whether working with...
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...
