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Like some B rated zombie-apocalypse movie the Pimlico Plumbers case just won’t die. It’s hard to believe but this case started out with an […]
HMRC have made an on-line tool “CEST” available to the public for “assessing” the employment status of individuals for a number of years now, […]
The Government have launched an open consultation into the role of umbrella companies in the UK labour market. This is a move to better […]
EEBS have contributed to a local primary school project, the donation will go towards furnishing a teaching “Pod” which has been entirely designed by […]
Dave Clark stood down after 22 years as one of Sky Sports most respected darts commentators in 2020 because of the inevitable progression of […]
The Health and Social Care Levy is a new UK-wide tax being introduced to help pay for the NHS and social care in England, […]
So far this year we have seen two significant, and apparently contradictory higher court judgements considering worker status in the UK. In February Uber lost […]
This week we see the final implementation of one of the cornerstones of Brexit – the UK’s new right to work arrangements. So, from […]
After a recent conversation with a sub-contractor who supplies his services through his own limited company – the classic personal service company arrangement that […]
The Uber case was finally decided at The Supreme Court last month, and I don’t know what it is about the reporting of employment […]
The new VAT Reverse Charge Scheme comes into effect on the 1st March 2021. Where it applies the effect of the scheme is to take […]
So, the dreaded VAT Reverse Charge Scheme for construction starts from the 1st March 2021, and as previously mentioned supplies made by EEBS to you […]
Whilst focusing on the technicalities of the supply chain it’s also worth a quick reminder about CIS compliance. If you are a registered contractor […]
Construction & Points-Based Immigration One of the perennial issues we face in the industry is a lack of skilled or properly trained tradesmen, which, […]
As previously mentioned, and after a number of delays it appears that the VAT Reverse Charge Scheme will go ahead next spring and HMRC […]
We have, over the last few months at EEBS (in conjunction with our tax advisors) completely overhauled our compliance policies and practices, to ensure […]
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 you […]
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 […]
by The Aspire Business Partnership Updated Guidance at 15th April Employers can now furlough employees that were on the PAYE payroll on or before 19 […]
by The Aspire Business Partnership Updated Guidance at 15th April Employers can now furlough employees that were on the PAYE payroll on or before 19 […]
By the Aspire Business Partnership As expected the Revenue are making plans to spot check and audit UK businesses that make use of Coronavirus […]
EEBS will remain open for business throughout the Coronavirus pandemic. Our service to clients will be to process payroll and complete individual tax returns […]
There is so much information already published on the internet below you will find links to guidance and advice that we have found helpful […]
The off-payroll reforms will now be postponed until 6 April 2021. This is due to the immense business pressures of COVID-19. A quote directly […]
Thank you to the Taxation Magazine for publishing this helpful article on this somewhat complicated subject. HMRC reminds construction industry businesses to make sure […]
Although the Government recently announced a review of (and possible delay to) the new Off Payroll (IR35) Rules; last week HMRC published additional draft legislation directly […]
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 […]
EEBS recently took on a new client who decided to vary his workforce from fully employed to part self-employed, replacing natural wastage of employees […]
HMRC announced late Friday afternoon that the VAT Domestic Reverse Charge will now be delayed until October 2020 because businesses are not ready to […]
If you are using or thinking about using a payroll intermediary or a labour supplier then HMRC’s guidance on the due diligence is important reading. After […]
Incorrect operation of Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) We recently came across the following case study discussing the potential penalties and implications for even genuine […]
Nothing to see here – move along please!! As we all probably know already, the IR35 off payroll rules that the Government introduced into […]
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 to […]
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 […]
Last week Addison Lee lost its Employment Tribunal appeal against the decision that its London based drivers were workers rather than engaged under fully […]
This year EEBS are supporting the incredible Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity. If you haven’t heard of the Lighthouse Club then please take a minute […]
Other than the much forecast (by us and many others) introduction of the deemed employment regulation (IR35) into the private sector, and then only […]
What is gross payment status? Gross payment status allows contractors to take control of their own cash flow throughout the tax period and can […]
This summer we have seen first-hand a marked increase in the number of HMRC inspections. Three of our long term clients have experienced routine […]
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 government […]
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 we predicted the Government has just confirmed that the recommendations of the Taylor Review will be implemented in full. The draft legislation published […]
With the crash of Carillion still ringing in our ears, 2018 already looks like being a significant year for the construction industry. The only […]
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 […]
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 therefore, […]
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 […]
Nick Pilgrim, Managing Director of EEBS and CIS payroll specialist, summarises the outcome of the Government’s report published last week. One of the last acts […]
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. When engaging […]
Pimlico Plumbers lose employment status argument at appeal court Recently, a case regarding the company Pimlico Plumbers has re-ignited the debate over self-employment within […]
The new tax year is nearly upon us, in light of this EEBS will be providing FREE CIS payroll advice to the Construction Industry at […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Nick Pilgrim, Managing Director at EEBS Limited, looks at the options for contractors to square the circle of needing to maintain a competitive, yet […]
Leading CIS payroll specialists EEBS unveil TODAY their new CIS payroll solution website www.eebs.co.uk The site has been fully updated to reflect all recent […]
Nick Pilgrim, Managing Director at EEBS Limited, a leading payroll specialist for the Construction Industryanswers questions on how contractors are at risk and how […]
Background In the 2014 budget, with little notice, the government introduced significant changes to the way individuals are taxed when paid through ANY type […]
As Featured in Construction Manager Magazine May 2016 This April saw a number of significant changes to regulations that directly affect the Construction Industry. […]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Construction Tax Seminar Update It was a pleasure to meet some of you at the Aspire Business Partnership, Tax Seminar […]
NOT TO BE MISSED: CONSTRUCTION TAX SEMINAR EEBS is pleased to announce that one of our advisors and a market leading consultant, Alan Nolan of Aspire Business […]
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