IR35 extension of public sector administration scheme to private sector

The request was refused by HM Revenue and Customs.

Dear HM Revenue and Customs,

Regarding the extension of the existing administration scheme for IR35 (introduced into the public sector in April 2019) announced for rollout into the private sector in 2020 :

What equality impact assessments have been made in relation to the effect on:

a) People associated with disabled people for are responsible for their care - ie self-employed carers who are restricted by domestic responsiblity
b) Disabled self-employed contractors who use contracting to work rather than become dependent on benefits
c) Women contractors, who cluster in lower earning professions or are working less hours often due to childcare responsiblities or a) above

In particular (but this is not restricted to that) what is the impact on contractors who do not earn enough to use up their personal tax allowance and thus would not be paying tax under PAYE when their company pays them.

May I see the quality impact assessments made.

Yours faithfully,
Annabel Kaye

Dear HM Revenue and Customs,

The information I requested related to public consultations, so if they took place, I can see no obvious reason for delay.

Can you tell me when you anticipate responding to my request? You are supposed to respond promptly.

Yours faithfully,

Annabel Kaye

HM Revenue and Customs

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Dear Ms Kaye

Thank you for your email. I attach a copy of our Response sent to you on 4 March 2019.

Yours sincerely

HM Revenue and Customs
Freedom of Information Team

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