Steps public sector outfits must take to ensure contractors are meeting their tax obligations have been unveiled.
The new guidance is a result of the Treasury’s chief secretary’s review of public sector appointees, which found 2,000 cases of tax payments being minimised.
If a self-employed worker in engaged with a public sector outfit for longer than six months the engaging body has the contractual right to seek assurance that the worker is meeting their income tax and National Insurance obligations.
Find out more about the guidelines on Contractor UK.