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With the IR35 roll out expected to go ahead regardless of the second lockdown, employers are being urged not to let this put their preparations on hold.

Specialist insurance broker, Kingsbridge has raised concerns that the lockdown may impact firms’ arrangements for the 2021 off-payroll changes in the private sector.

Andy Vessey, Head of Tax at Kingsbridge, explained, “The news of a second lockdown has certainly raised a number of concerns for organisations, but there are several ‘business as usual’ activities that need to be maintained – in particular, preparations for the private sector IR35 reform implementation next Spring. While the next few months are likely to continue to be filled with uncertainty, we’re confident that there will be no further delay to these off-payroll measures.”

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Vessey added, “Interestingly, HMRC spoke about a ‘soft landing’ in a recent webinar, further re-enforcing that they will be going ahead with the intended changes. This ‘light-touch approach’ means that HMRC will not require the fee-payer to settle penalties for inaccuracies relating to the off-payroll working rules in the first 12 months unless there is evidence of deliberate non-compliance. However, this should not be taken as an excuse to avoid making sure you have an accurate, fair process in place ready for next year but should rather spur you on to make sure you can prove your compliance accordingly.”

“For employers, working with third party staffing firms and contractors now to ensure determinations are being made in a fair and accurate way will be crucial to success post 6th April 2021. Keeping the momentum going on preparations, despite the challenges we’re all facing in light of COVID-19, is important if recruiters, employers and contractors are to be in the best possible position next year as we attempt to recover from what has been a highly unprecedented 2020.”

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With over 25 years experience in contractor accountancy helping thousands of contractors, freelancers and the self employed, Dolan Accountancy has the specialist skills, reputation and credibility you can trust.

Working closely with our sister company, Contractor Umbrella, it means we can offer one low cost, fixed fee package at £125 + VAT. This gives you the flexibility of using both our Limited Company Accountancy Services and our award winning Umbrella Service, for one inclusive cost.

If you’d like to find out more about how Dolan Accountancy can help you and your business, please give us a call on 01442 795 100 or email sophie.lewis@dolanaccountancy.com or jaime.thorpe@dolanaccountancy.com.

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