IR35 SOS: Challenging your Inside IR35 Determination
Bauer & Cottrell has successfully helped hundreds of contractors appeal inside IR35 determinations or blanket decisions since the implementation of the new Off-Payroll Working rules for the private sector in 2021.
If you find yourself disagreeing with an inside IR35 determination from your client, you have a statutory right to appeal. By law, your client must respond to all appeals within 45 days.
Disputing an IR35 status determination can be challenging, and there’s always a risk that the client will uphold their original decision. That’s why presenting a clear, well-evidenced argument from the outset is essential to give yourself the best chance of success.
Our proven expertise in the Off-Payroll rules and historical success in assisting contractors appeal inside IR35 determinations, ensures you have the strongest possible argument to overturn an incorrect decision.
Let Bauer & Cottrell take the stress out of your appeal
How does IR35 SOS work?
Not all cases will have sufficient grounds to appeal, so to prevent our clients from incurring unnecessary costs, our full IR35 SOS service covers two stages:
Stage 1
£199 + VAT
Full review of your engagement to establish our view on your IR35 status:
- Review of all contractual documents & status determination statements
- Comprehensive review of your day-to-day working practices
- Verbal confirmation of our formal IR35 opinion
- Summary written report if the review does not proceed to stage 2
- Turnaround time 3-5 working days
Stage 2
£149 + VAT*
If we conclude at Stage 1 that you have a reasonable grounds to appeal:
- Comprehensive written report setting out your full appeal, with reasoning & counter-arguments
- Continued support until your appeal is concluded with your client*
*Please note that whilst we will do everything we can to put you in the strongest position possible, we cannot guarantee that your appeal will be successful.
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Bauer & Cottrell – committed to ensuring Contractors are working under the correct off-payroll status.
Why B&C?
- We are one of the UK’s leading and most reputable IR35 specialists, with over 20 years hands-on experience with the IR35 / Off-Payroll Working rules. During this time we have assisted thousands of contractors and business successfully manage their IR35 compliance.
- Our reviews are all undertaken personally by real and proven IR35 experts. We don’t use tools or automation and most of our consultants are ex-HMRC compliance staff, all with an in-depth understanding of up-to-date IR35 case law.
- We have an unprecedented record of winning 100% of the hundreds of HMRC investigations we have defended.
- We genuinely care about your situation and are committed to assisting you to ensure you are working under the correct off-payroll status with your client.