HMRC recently updated their stance re Associate Dentist Tax Status. Given that we specialise in helping the dental profession, we thought it appropriate to make you aware of this.
Basically the latest advice means that from April 2023, all Associate Dentists’ tax status should be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on the circumstances of each individual associate.
NASDAL Media Officer and Head of Dental Business Unit at UNW Alan Suggett said: “Despite the withdrawal of HMRC guidance, the consensus of NASDAL accountants is that there will be no change to the self-employed status for the majority of associates“
“Associates and practice owners are advised to go through the online HMRC CEST test carefully and honestly. The result for the majority of dental associates is likely to be that they should be considered as being self-employed for tax purposes”.
He went on to say “However, there could be concern for those Associates whose working arrangements are subject to a higher degree of control than normal”.
NASDAL’s advice to all associates and particularly new associates, is to undertake the CEST test, which is anonymous, and then retain a hard copy of the conclusions arrived at. This would seem to be an excellent idea !
You can access the online HMRC CEST test at www.gov.uk/guidance/check-employment-status-for-tax.
Of course if you need more advice about Associate Dentist Tax Status or any personal tax or business tax advice, then you can Contact Us HERE for your FREE initial telephone consultation.
We are always here to help you.