False Self Employment In The Construction Industry – Treasury Responds To Consultation
In July 2009 the Treasury published a document setting out the government’s proposal for addressing the perceived problem of false self employment in the construction industry.
False self employment occurs when a worker pays tax and national insurance as a self employed worker, but a review of the terms under which he has been engaged show that he should in fact have been taxed as an employee under PAYE. Read more »
CIS SUPPORT CLUB LAUNCHED
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and the issues surrounding it have caused confusion and distress within the construction industry, which is why CIS Tax Advice, the specialist CIS advisor, has launched a new members’ club designed to provide support, information and advice about CIS and its impact on the industry. Read more »
Response to HM Treasury Consultation paper
Introduction
Francis Clark was established ninety years ago and has grown to become the largest independent accountancy firm in the South West.
The firm focuses on innovative strategic advice, coupled with strong client relationships and a friendly, down-to-earth approach to business. As a top 40 UK firm it works to deliver services through its 8 offices, employing tax specialists who advise individuals and businesses alike.
The tax practice was the winner of the Lexis Nexis 2009 taxation awards for the best general tax practice. Read more »
The Chartered Institute of Taxation have also responded and share our views.
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TAX EXPERTS CALL ON CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TO SIGN NO 10 PETITION
Tax experts from CIS Tax Advice Limited and parent firm Francis Clark, are calling on those in the construction industry to sign a Number 10 petition in anticipation of the end of consultation regarding proposed changes to the way in which construction workers’ employment is assessed. Consultation ends on 12th October 2009. Read more »
Self Employed Workers in Building Industry - Experts Shock at Severity of HMRC Proposals
Accountants take the lead in lobbying Government.
This summer the Treasury and HMRC jointly issued a consultative document provocatively entitled “False self-employed in construction: taxation of workers”. The consultation period is due to end on 12th October 2009 and Francis Clark, 2009 LexisNexis Best General Tax Practice, along with associated construction industry tax specialist CIS Tax Advice Limited are leading a lobbying campaign in a bid to defend the rights of self-employed construction workers. Read more »