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The chairman of the PCG has joined the committee of the OTS which has been tasked with reviewing IR35.

Chris Bryce has accepted an invitation to join the Government's Office of Tax Simplification's (OTS) Consultative Committee which has been tasked with reviewing small business taxation, including IR35.

Commenting on his appointment, Mr Bryce said:

"PCG worked tirelessly with the Conservatives in opposition to ensure that a review of IR35 would be carried out following the expected change of Government at this year's General Election. We produced a paper for senior members of the Party which put forward compelling arguments as to why IR35 was unfair and unworkable. We also worked closely with the Liberal Democrats at this time.

"Our paper has been seen by John Whiting, the Director of the OTS, with whom we have maintained a good relationship over many years. We are delighted that he recognised the importance of having PCG, the Voice of Freelancing, on this vital committee.

"This is a crucial time for freelancers. PCG will continue to offer the OTS every resource available to us and we will be advised by leading tax expert, Chris Sanger, from Ernst and Young. It is our objective that this process will produce a fair and effective solution for all small businesses."

You can find out more about joining the PCG here.