{"id":7588,"date":"2021-06-29T08:31:16","date_gmt":"2021-06-29T08:31:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coolcompany.com\/uk\/?post_type=blog&p=7588"},"modified":"2023-03-20T08:27:13","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T08:27:13","slug":"ir35-hmrc-cest","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/coolcompany.com\/uk\/blog\/ir35-hmrc-cest\/","title":{"rendered":"Is HMRC\u2019s IR35 CEST Tool Valid?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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HMRC\u2019s IR35 CEST Tool<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

IR35 is tax legislation imposed by HMRC to ensure tax compliance within a flexible workforce. Most of you reading this probably know what IR35 is \u2013 if not, read our easy IR35 guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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HMRC CEST Tool \u2013 Determining your IR35 Status<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As of April 2021, the end-hirer is responsible for determining your IR35 status. Despite that, it\u2019s a good idea to understand how your status is determined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HMRC has introduced an online tool called Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST)<\/a> to assist you in determining your employment status. The IR35 CEST Tool is an intuitive and easy-to-use interface that guides you through a series of questions related to various aspects of your employment contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Is IR35 CEST Tool valid for determining your IR35 status?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The use of the IR35 CEST Tool developed by HMRC can be used to determine your IR35 status for tax purposes. However, it’s important to note that the CEST tool does not provide you with a binding determination that you can use at a tribunal. The purpose of the tool is to give you an idea of your status through a series of questions about your contract, which include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n