IR35 Advice for Contractors

IR35 was introduced in April 2000 to combat disguised employment. It affects every contract you carry out, which is why during your initial contact with Dolan Accountancy, we will work with you to determine your status.

If you do fall Inside of IR35, your take home pay will be less, but there are still some benefits to being a contractor. In this section we will explain the legislation in further detail and discuss the more recent changes as to how it is governed in the Public Sector.

If you would like to appoint Dolan Accountancy as your accountants, please visit our become a client page or if you have any questions about contracting or IR35 please call us on 01442 795100 or email jaime.thorpe@dolanaccountancy.com.

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What is IR35?

If you’re contracting, you’ve probably heard a lot about IR35. You may have taken contracts deemed inside or outside IR35, and seen your allowable expenses and income fluctuate as a result.

Working inside IR35

Worried about your IR35 status? Our handy print-out checklist will help you review your contract at-a-glance. Tick off the boxes and count them up at the end.

IR35 Contract Reviews in the Public Sector

IR35 is one of the biggest issues facing professional contractors, potentially posing a threat to both your income and your peace of mind. Sometimes it’s straightforward – a contract can clearly sit inside IR35, or clearly be outside.

Public Sector IR35 Changes 2017

From 6th April 2017, liability for establishing the IR35 status of a public sector contract was passed from the contractor to the client, or ‘engager’ – be it a government department, recruitment agency or consultant to the private sector.

IR35 Rules

With the tightening of IR35 in the public sector in 2017. It is vital you understand what IR35 and is likely to make your contract fall inside of IR35 and what clauses you should be looking for in your contract.