Former Manchester United captain Brian Robson has faced a setback after losing an IR35 case, where a tribunal deemed him a 'disguised employee' during his ambassadorial role at the club. The decision mandates Robson to pay employment taxes assessed by HMRC for the period between December 2019 and April 2021, although specific amounts remain undisclosed. Key factors leading to this ruling included his financial dependency on the club, lack of a substitution clause, and a longstanding relationship with Manchester United.
Income: Robson was economically dependent on Man United, which made up 87% of his income (£171,000) in the '19/20 tax year and 94% of his income (£319,000) in the '20/21 tax year.
Seb Maley, CEO of IR35 specialist, Qdos, said, "This high profile HMRC win underscores the importance of ensuring compliance - whether you're a freelancer, contractor or business engaging these workers."
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