Outside Spy reviews how IT Contract Vacancies numbers are moving as we head into 2024

How IT contract numbers outside IR35 are holding up in September & October 2023.

How the number of IT contracts advertised is holding up in summer 2023.

Outside Spy first summarised the current taxation landscape and the potential advantages of working on contracts deemed to be Outside IR35 back in August last year, but the recent budget announcements meant that an update is now due.

The Government has recently announced a consultation period on the risks of incurring double taxation on certain IR35 assignments, which could lead to legislation changes and make hirers more willing to engage in accurate assessments.

A breakdown of skills in demand for Outside IR35 roles as at March 2023

Outside Spy reviews the number of Outside IR35 Contracts across 2022.

Repeal of the Off-Payroll working rules will not now go ahead as planned in April 2023.

Contractors need to be aware of the current IR35 situation and think about preparing for post April 2023, should the existing Off-Payroll working rules be repealed.

During the so-called "mini-budget" today, September 23rd, the Chancelllor Kwasi Kwarteng announced the reversal of the off-payroll reforms of 2017 and 2021.