Status Disputes
HMRC have increased their investigations in this area and many employers are facing obtrusive and demanding challenges to their treatment of benefits and pay for staff and directors alike. Where a business engages others to provide services this will often lead to a challenge of their tax status; are they employed or self-employed??
Any Investigation must be managed correctly; including those into payroll, benefits and worker’s status. A thorough understanding of HMRC’s processes, information powers, technical issues and the interaction with penalty mitigation is essential. Properly managed there are opportunities to obtain a speedier resolution and significant reductions in penalties.