From 0e66a3a2e8e2bc7788b07d5f9a1d1416c8c6fc57 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Yuyuyanan <42030302+Yuyuyanan@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:22:34 +0800 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Add an IR35 take-home calculator resource --- README.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 79da6b0..2c53fcf 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -80,6 +80,7 @@ TODO ### IR35 Status When looking at contracting roles, they will usually (but certainly not always!) specify whether or not they are classed as "inside" or "outside" of IR35 for tax purposes. If the contract role you are considering doesn't stipulate its IR35 status, make sure this is the first clarification question you ask, because it will make a massive difference to the money you receive from your client! +For a rough take-home estimate once you know the scenario, [Mini-Tools.uk IR35 Calculator](https://mini-tools.uk/ir35) compares inside IR35 umbrella-style pay with outside IR35 limited company assumptions. Treat it as a planning estimate, not legal or tax advice. IR35 was designed to catch people who operate a limited company in order to evade their Income Tax liabilities; by operating as a 'disguised employee', they were treated no differently to actual permanent employees in terms of levels of management control, etc. but could enjoy the tax benefits of setting their own (low) salary. From 3cf1809652145f1be1a83d5fb43b917acc86fc3e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Yuyuyanan <42030302+Yuyuyanan@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:23:51 +0800 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Format IR35 calculator note --- README.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 2c53fcf..22cc0f0 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -80,6 +80,7 @@ TODO ### IR35 Status When looking at contracting roles, they will usually (but certainly not always!) specify whether or not they are classed as "inside" or "outside" of IR35 for tax purposes. If the contract role you are considering doesn't stipulate its IR35 status, make sure this is the first clarification question you ask, because it will make a massive difference to the money you receive from your client! + For a rough take-home estimate once you know the scenario, [Mini-Tools.uk IR35 Calculator](https://mini-tools.uk/ir35) compares inside IR35 umbrella-style pay with outside IR35 limited company assumptions. Treat it as a planning estimate, not legal or tax advice. IR35 was designed to catch people who operate a limited company in order to evade their Income Tax liabilities; by operating as a 'disguised employee', they were treated no differently to actual permanent employees in terms of levels of management control, etc. but could enjoy the tax benefits of setting their own (low) salary.