Duncan Strike

Chartered Accountant and tax advisor specialising in freelance and contracting clients. Particular expertise in IR35 and other status issues.

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Clear, genuine commentary on how contractors should consider the appropriateness of tax avoidance http://t.co/4PYy7iq7ai

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I say its about time someone clipped his wings. The war on tax avoidance is slowly becoming a challenge to the rule …http://t.co/JMfGIj4gPl

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PSC Committee Recommendation 16: HMRC to ensure Procurement Policy Note 07/12 consistency & monitor implementation of guidance across depts

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PSC Committee Recommendation 15: Govt. to assess how off-payroll engagements used in public sector inc. earners of less than £58.2k p.a

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PSC Committee Recommendation 14: HMRC review process for granting & renewing expenses dispensations for potentially high risk organisations

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PSC Committee Recommendation 13: HMRC should end abuse of expenses dispensations operated by #umbrellacompanies

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PSC Committee Recommendation 12: Govt. should include use of PSC & umbrella companies by lower-paid workers within Low Pay Commission remit

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#HMRC quadruples investigations into the self employed http://t.co/lOp1Az5jXF #ir35

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PSC Committee Recommendation 11: Govt. should develop & publish short guide to basic differences between employment & self-employment...

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News Roundup - Public sector inconsistencies over #ITcontractors http://t.co/6ae5UpyAwq via @justcontracting

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PSC Committee Recommendation 10: HMRC demonstrate greater receptivity to feedback provided by Business Entity Tests & review membership.

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Lords 'slap HMRC in the face' over IR35 and PSCs http://t.co/hdwhhRnC4N via @itcontracting

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PSC Committee Recommendation 9: HMRC undertake full consultation on how Business Entity Tests could provide greater taxpayer certainty

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PSC Committee Recommendation 8: HMRC should encourage use of Contract Review Service & boost confidence in its independence & impartiality

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#IR35 costs 'may outweigh benefit' says the House of Lords Select Committee on the #PSC http://t.co/ZD0N54ldsB via @ExpressAndStar

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PSC Committee Recommendation 7: HMRC should provide greater clarity on IR35 & relationship between these & legislation's overall yield

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Michael Kirven: Why 2014 is the year to become an independent #ITcontractor http://t.co/zxwP0pN1d1 via @computerworld

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PSC Committee Recommendation 6: HMRC should remove answers from tax returns & declarations if they decide they don't need the info

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Tax avoidance strategy could 'hurt' #contractor reputations, say firm: http://t.co/D4OeXBD1Fr

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PSC Committee Recommendation 5: if HMRC retain questions they should revise SA100 guidance notes & RTI YE declaration for clearer IR35