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EEBS has just celebrated its twentieth anniversary! A lot has happened since we started supplying our services to the construction industry! Here is a quick...
The new VAT Reverse Charge Scheme comes into effect on the 1st March 2021. Where it applies the effect of the scheme is to...
One of the perennial issues we face in the industry is a lack of skilled or properly trained tradesmen, which, as we all know...
As previously mentioned, and after a number of delays it appears that the VAT Reverse Charge Scheme will go ahead next spring and HMRC...
Over the last few months EEBS have been working with our tax advisors to completely overhaul our compliance policies and practices to ensure that...
If you are self-employed and paid through the CIS and your contractor deducts 20% of your wages they must, by law, give you a...
You have to love the press – never let the facts (or lack of them) get in the way of a story. So...
HMRC announced last week that another impact of the Covid 19 pandemic is that the already delayed implementation of the VAT Reverse Charge Scheme...
If you're self-employed or a member of a partnership in the UK and have lost income due to coronavirus (COVID-19) then you can access...
As expected the Revenue are making plans to spot check and audit UK businesses that make use of Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Below...
On 4 April 2020, Government published updated guidance on the Job Retention Scheme (JRS) “Claim for your employees’ wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention...
There is so much information already published on the internet below you will find links to guidance and advice that we have found helpful...
EEBS will remain open for business throughout the Coronavirus pandemic. Our service to clients will be to process payroll and complete individual tax returns...
Government have confirmed off-payroll reforms postponed until 6 April 2021 due to COVID-19
From 1 October 2020, the VAT reverse charge will be introduced for VAT-registered contractors and subcontractors in the construction industry. Simply put, these rules...
The 6th of April is a big day for legislation as ten of ‘the good work plan’ recommendations will be introduced. These could have...
Although the Government recently announced a review of (and possible delay to) the new Off Payroll (IR35) Rules; last week HMRC published additional draft...
EEBS looks at the costs of an employed workforce v self-employed workforce.
The off-payroll working rules (IR35) apply if a worker provides their services through their own Limited/Personal Service Company (PSC), but would be classed as...
We are pleased to advise you that HMRC announced late Friday afternoon that the VAT Domestic Reverse Charge will now be delayed until October...
Using a payroll intermediary or a labour supplier? Then HMRC’s guidance on the due diligence is important reading. Here's a summary of what...
I recently came across the following case study discussing the potential penalties and implications for even genuine mistakes in the miss administration of CIS...
As of the 1st October 2019 the Government are introducing a reverse charge VAT scheme into the construction industry as an anti-theft measure, intended...
Nothing to see here – move along please!! As we all probably know already, the IR35 off payroll rules that the Government introduced...
If you remember, this case is where Mr Smith, a plumber engaged under a self-employed contract by Pimlico Plumbers claimed that he was a...
Nick Pilgrim, Managing Director at EEBS Limited, a leading payroll specialist for the Construction Industry looks at a few popular urban myths concerning the...
Just before the Christmas holidays the Government unveiled it’s ‘Good work plan’, in response to the four consultations which were published in February 2018...
The statistics are grim, two construction workers take their own life every single working day and stress, anxiety and depression currently accounts for a...
For many of us in the industry it will be of little surprise to hear that HMRC’s online Contractor Employment Status Tool (CEST) has...
This year EEBS are supporting the incredible Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity. If you haven't heard of them then please take a minute to find...
Last week Addison Lee lost its Employment Tribunal appeal against the decision that its London based drivers were workers rather than engaged under fully...
Other than the much forecast (by us and many others) introduction of the deemed employment regulation (IR35) into the public sector, and then only...
Gross payment status allows contractors to take control of their own cash flow throughout the tax period and can dramatically improve reputation. Rather than...
This summer we have seen first-hand a marked increase in the number of HMRC inspections. Three of our long term clients have experienced revenue...
This September EEBS are delighted to be joining the FMB and their members for their National Conference in Bournemouth, the event will be held...
In this short film, Nick Pilgrim, Managing Director talks everything EEBS and CIS payroll. From it's beginnings 17 years ago, the challenges that construction...
It comes as no surprise and the result has been long predicted by EEBS that Gary Smith has finally had his employment tribunal decision...
As you are probably aware as of Friday 25th May the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force. This applies to how EEBS...
We are hearing from both existing and potential clients of an increase in HMRC inspection activity across the construction industry, and as the four...
On Friday 20th April, EEBS CIS Payroll Team joined the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and their members at the De Vere Estate, Windsor...
Summary of the Government response to both the Taylor Review, and the Framework for Modern Employment report from the Work and Pensions Committee and...
As EEBS predicted the Government has just confirmed that the recommendations of the Taylor Review will be implemented in full. The draft legislation...
With the crash of Carillion still ringing in our ears, 2018 already looks like being a significant year for the construction industry. The only...
EEBS are kicking off new the year with a visit to the Professional Builder Live & The Tool Fair. The payroll team love nothing...
After an interesting week with the media heavily reporting on employment status and self-employment within the UK, Nick Pilgrim, CIS Payroll Specialist and Managing...
2017 has seen a large focus from government and the media on self-employment within the construction industry, EEBS will be updating and offering advice...
EEBS CIS payroll would like to offer you and 5 friends, the chance to win an exciting city-break in the beating heart of London,...
On the 26th July the Supreme Court ruled that the government’s employment tribunal fees are “illegal”, and prevent fair access to justice. That legislation will...
The Taylor review of modern working practices was recently published, to mixed, but predictable comment. The Federation for small businesses has cautiously welcomed the...
The status of self-employed workers is a hot topic in the industry at the moment with regular cases going to court. Millions of construction...
One of the last acts of the current Government was to publish the Works and Pensions Committee report on their inquiry on self-employment and...
So far, 2017 has seen an unprecedented degree of pressure and a raft of new policies and regulations for companies that engage self-employed tradesmen...
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is embarking on the biggest consultation the organisation has ever undertaken, with all in-scope employers being asked to...
Did you know that there are two strands of employment law? One for tax, with a different court taking responsibility for Employment Rights. ...
Recently, a case regarding the company Pimlico Plumbers has re-ignited the debate over self-employment within the industry. Nick Pilgrim, specialist payroll talks about...
The new tax year is nearly upon us, in light of this EEBS will be providing FREE CIS payroll advice to the Construction Industry...
Is that the Light at the End of the Tunnel? Or an Oncoming Train! Nick Pilgrim of EEBS, the leading Construction Industry payroll specialists, analyses...
Nick Pilgrim, Specialist Payroll Advisor talking at the Build Show, NEC Birmingham in October. Nick explains the payroll service that EEBS have been...
EEBS team up with Aspire Business Partnerships, the UK's leading construction taxation specialist to talk about payroll taxation issues at the London Build Expo...
Enforcement action against businesses that have failed to meet their pension auto-enrolment requirements has risen by 306%, according to data from the Pensions Regulator....
Nick Pilgrim, Managing Director at EEBS Limited, looks at the options for contractors to square the circle of needing to maintain a competitive, yet...
This October EEBS team up with Aspire Business Partnerships at this year’s London Build Expo, Olympia and The Build Show, NEC, Birmingham to talk...
Leading CIS payroll specialists EEBS unveil TODAY their new CIS payroll solution website www.eebs.co.uk
Nick Pilgrim, Managing Director at EEBS Limited, a leading payroll specialist for the Construction Industry answers questions on how contractors are at risk and...
In the 2014 budget, significant changes to the way individuals are taxed were introduced. It is vital for building contractors to understand all of...
This April saw a number of significant changes to regulations. Nick Pilgrim, Managing Director of EEBS Limited summarises these changes and offers advice...
Follow up of the Tax Seminar for the Construction Industry by Aspire Business Partnership
Market leading consultant, Alan Nolan of Aspire Business Partnership holds a keynote seminar covering rapid changes in legislation