Bryan Robson, the former England football captain, achieved a significant victory in his appeal against HMRC concerning IR35 tax rules. The First-tier Tax Tribunal ruled in Robson's favor for four out of six tax years, although some earnings were deemed employment income. This case underscores the complexities of IR35, aimed at differentiating self-employment from employment, and highlights ongoing tax uncertainties. IR35 compliance expert Dave Chaplin criticized the burdensome nature of the legislation and its negative impact on UK businesses, calling for more celebration of freelancers' entrepreneurial efforts.
Robson is now a member of another unfortunate club, the 'IR35 Decade Club' of individuals who, due to the unworkable IR35 legislation, was left in a position of tax uncertainty almost 10 years after his services were provided.
The Government and taxing authorities should be celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit of freelancers who simply want to be their own boss, not vilifying them...with damaging ideologically-led legislation which curbs their freedoms.
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