Two Avoidance Schemes Named by HMRC

HMRC has today used new powers for the first time to name two tax avoidance schemes that target contractors, and anyone using these schemes could end up with a large tax bill. The two named schemes are: Absolute Outsourcing, of Foerster Chambers, Todd Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Equity Participation Scheme (EPS), promoted by Purple Pay […]

Employment Bill Is Unlikely To Go Ahead

There are rumours that the much anticipated Employment Bill will likely be excluded from the Queen’s speech in May 2022, as indicated by an official government source.  This is the latest development in a long line of delays and broken promises on the planned legislation that would have particularly benefited gig workers and umbrella employees. […]