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Our latest IR35 blogs, guides and spotlights
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Why executive boards are reconsidering Outside IR35
Revisit your 2021 IR35 policies. New tax reforms mean blanket payroll decisions now cost more than the actual risk.
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Businesses Continue to Turn Away from HMRC's CEST Tool as Usage Falls Another 43%
New Freedom of Information (FOI) data obtained by IR35 Shield reveals that businesses are continuing to move away from HMRC's IR35 tool, CEST.
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PGMOL ruling: what it means for firms hiring contractors and sole traders
HMRC has lost a hugely significant employment status tax cases; a decade-long dispute with Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL). Here's what that means for your business.
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New Umbrella Tax Legislation - Understanding Client Exposure
New 2026 tax regime introduces joint liability for umbrella companies, shifting PAYE risk up labour supply chains.
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The IR35 Fix That Changed Everything: Why Contractor Hiring Is Safe Again
How the 2024 “Offsets Rule” transformed IR35 from a feared tax trap into a fair, predictable framework.
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Another HMRC Compliance Check Resolved: How Professional Support Made the Difference
Find out how IR35 Shield closed another compliance check with no further action, by managing the process, presenting detailed evidence, and reassuring HMRC that compliance processes were sound.
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CEST Tool Usage Continues to Decline Year on Year
Data obtained through a series of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests reveals a substantial decline in the use of HMRC’s Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool.
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Pro Tip: Avoid Blanket Determinations to Stay Compliant
Using the same determination across groups of workers without considering their individual roles, contracts, or working practices is a failure to take reasonable care.
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HMRC's Status Tool CEST has not changed
On 30 April 2025, HMRC stated that it made revisions to its CEST digital tool to make it easier to use. So, what changed? The short answer - nothing at all.
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How do the changes to small business thresholds affect IR35 / Off-payroll?
The government’s recent changes to the “small company” thresholds are designed to free more businesses from reporting burdens. However, they also affect which companies should consider the off-payroll rules - because small businesses in the private sector are exempt.
