Alex Robertson

As an experienced contractor, I've had the opportunity to work on both inside and outside IR35 assignments. While each has its advantages and disadvantages, I have to say that working inside IR35 through an inept Umbrella Company has been beyond frustrating! It's important for contractors to have a clear understanding of their employment status and the implications of working inside or outside IR35. However, it's equally important for agencies to ensure that they are providing their contractors with the necessary support and resources to meet their contractual obligations whilst being paid correctly, on time and with minimal fuss. #IR35 #contractorlife #UmbrellaCompany

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Are you confused about the implications of IR35 on off-payroll working contracts? In our recent article we break down the differences between inside and outside IR35, shedding light on this crucial aspect of tax compliance. In our comprehensive guide, we cover: ✅ Clear explanations of what constitutes inside and outside IR35 contracts ✅ The government's Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool for determining employment status ✅ Responsibilities for employment status determination in public and private sectors ✅ Potential penalties for non-compliance and how to mitigate risks Explore our guide to ensure you understand your obligations and protect your business from potential penalties. Read more: https://ow.ly/rv4a50RGN3l #payroll #IR35

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As someone who has struggled (when I say struggled, this is an understatement) to get any contract work, since my last contract came to its conclusion in the middle of Feb 2024, I can really relate to this article: https://lnkd.in/eXmNUeyn This has been a consistent experience since the latest IR35 was introduced and I have even taken up what should have been an Outside IR35 role but which had been deemed to be Inside IR35. Consequently, I was working as an independent freelancer but without any of the benefits of being an independent freelancer (Zero Rights Employment). Since Mid Feb 24, my 34 years of knowledge and experience have been mostly idling, rather than being used to help businesses improve their internal processes so they are able to achieve their security, risk & compliance-related objectives. #riskmanagement #ir35 #ukgovernment #skillsshortage #freelance #contractor

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Curious about the impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce mindset? As AI and emerging technologies continue to evolve the world of work, cultivating specific mindsets will be key to success. Dive into PwC UK's insights here. #AI #Innovation

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The new IR35 offset policy is a transformative change that has been in effect since April 6, 2024. This policy allows HMRC to offset tax and National Insurance Contributions already paid by contractors, significantly reducing the risk of double taxation and potentially revitalising the freelance and contractor market. Read more in this article: https://bit.ly/3R3Myvs #Recruiter #IR35 #DoubleTaxation #HMRC

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IR35/OFF-PAYROLL: HMRC Compliance Checks - Lessons from the Frontline When HMRC contacts you for a compliance check, you will get a letter together with an information request. The reason you have been chosen won’t be random. HMRC has assessed you as presenting a risk, or they may have intel from another firm. Either way, HMRC believes you may have done something wrong. One obvious way to prevent the above issue is to not do something wrong in the first place! You can help prevent that by (a) training your staff and (b) document proof you have done so. Firms have repeatedly asked us to create an IR35 certification course, and now IR35 Academy is live! You can now easily train your staff online in a few hours (not days). It’s quick, and cost-effective, and comes with a free 14 day trial. Start your IR35 training now! #IR35 #IR35shield #training #elearning #professionaldevelopment #cpd #learning #IR35Training #Offpayroll #IR35Academy

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Are you confused about the implications of IR35 on off-payroll working contracts? In our recent article we break down the differences between inside and outside IR35, shedding light on this crucial aspect of tax compliance. In our comprehensive guide, we cover: ✅ Clear explanations of what constitutes inside and outside IR35 contracts ✅ The government's Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool for determining employment status ✅ Responsibilities for employment status determination in public and private sectors ✅ Potential penalties for non-compliance and how to mitigate risks Explore our guide to ensure you understand your obligations and protect your business from potential penalties. Read more: https://ow.ly/GCbv50RGLSH #payroll #IR35

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Uncover strategic data opportunities in the face of regulatory challenges. Discover how CFOs, CIOs, and CTOs play critical roles in aligning technology investments with data strategy. Find out more in PwC UK research. #DataStrategy #TaxCompliance #DataTransformation #ConnectedTaxCompliance.

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GET YOUR GUIDE >> https://lnkd.in/eyTKWSGX The very mention of outside IR35 working can bring fear and stress to your finance and tax colleagues. To them, it’s extra admin, complexity and risk. It’s challenging to articulate the reasons why they should be more open to hiring contractors outside IR35. So, this guide aims to support hiring managers navigate that very conversation. Facts and figures that will ease their anxieties and make the prospect of outside IR35 working feel more comfortable. We’ve enlisted the help of Seb Maley, CEO at Qdos Contractor, to support us with the facts here.

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Curious about the impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce mindset? As AI and emerging technologies continue to evolve the world of work, cultivating specific mindsets will be key to success. Dive into PwC UK's insights here. #AI #Innovation

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At PwC UK, our recent CEO survey revealed that 75% of UK organisations are actively planning or delivering a transformation project focused on sustainability. With pressure from customers and stakeholders alike, #PrivateBusinesses can unlock numerous benefits from embracing net zero transformation, and in his blog post, Chris Temple talks about these benefits, alongside the changing regulations and increasing market pressures that businesses must contend with.

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Curious about the impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce mindset? As AI and emerging technologies continue to evolve the world of work, cultivating specific mindsets will be key to success. Dive into PwC UK's insights here. #AI #Innovation

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1️⃣ 𝗔𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗜𝗥𝟯𝟱 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 SAP 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Great news if you are recruiting in this environment. But this does make it more challenging if the business you work for determines contract roles to be inside IR35. (Note: 23% of the contract roles bluewaveSELECT recruit for are inside IR35, which still represents a significant minority.) 2️⃣ 𝗔 𝘀𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗥𝟯𝟱 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀. SAP contractors want a fair (not extortionate) rate for what they are being asked to do. If your budget allows you to pay market rate for what you need, you should be fine. 3️⃣ 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝘆𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Our research shows that 5.6% of SAP contractors work on site for more than 3 days per week. So, if you can show location flexibility, this will be highly regarded by the contracting community. 4️⃣ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟮𝟭.𝟱% 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲. The great news is that this is something you and your hiring community can directly influence. Creating a good impression for candidates is not difficult. Speak passionately about the company and the project, explain the skills gap and explore how the contractor can fill this for you. If a contractor is interested in the project, believes the skills match is a good one and has built a good rapport with you during the process, it may prove to be the deciding factor over other offers of a similar commercial proposition. You can also contribute to a good impression by providing timely feedback, ensuring that any follow-up interviews happen at a decent pace and ensuring that your fellow interviewers are also on brand when it comes to promoting the opportunity. Read the full report on SAP Network+ >> https://lnkd.in/epTyevnF Note: We always give our SAP Network+ members priority access to SAP reports and data, but we'll launch publicly next week. hashtag#SAP hashtag#SAPRecruitment hashtag#SAPHiring hashtag#SAPContractors

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