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<p>Budget 2018 announced that reforms introduced in 2017 for the public sector would
be extended to all sectors, from 6 April 2020, giving businesses time to prepare.
The Government consulted widely on the proposed extension of the reform to all sectors,
including over summer 2018 and spring 2019. Having listened to concerns, the Government
announced the changes be introduced from April 2020 for medium and large-sized organisations
only.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has worked closely with external stakeholders to
ensure that they are ready for these changes, providing targeted support for companies
to help them implement these changes. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) continue to work
with stakeholders to make improvements to the Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST)
digital service to help them make decisions on the employment status for tax purposes
of their workers.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, HMRC have set up dedicated teams to provide
education and guidance to all businesses affected by the reforms. This support will
include one-to-one support for 2,000 of the UK’s biggest employers and direct communications
to around 15,000 medium-sized businesses.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC have produced guidance
for customers affected by the rule changes, which can be found on GOV.UK:</p><p><strong><a
href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/april-2020-changes-to-off-payroll-working-for-clients"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/april-2020-changes-to-off-payroll-working-for-clients</a></strong></p>
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