Lineker dropped from Match of the Day

[splott parker]

Re: Gary Knober Lineker

It's strange that all the tory boys on here seem to be supporting the government , saying they are only doing what's right for the country whilst at the same time slagging off Gary Lineker ?

What a coincidence

The government are Russia (in the Ukraine crisis) in this situation, everything points to them being wrong. The European Court of Human Rights, The UN Refugee Agency, The International Red Cross & Red Crescent etc etc aren’t in favour of their unlawful intentions.

Or am I too Lineker like comparing the UK government to Russia?:hehe:

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

Re: Gary Knober Lineker

The government are Russia (in the Ukraine crisis) in this situation, everything points to them being wrong. The European Court of Human Rights, The UN Refugee Agency, The International Red Cross & Red Crescent etc etc aren’t in favour of their unlawful intentions.

Or am I too Lineker like comparing the UK government to Russia?:hehe:

We are a sort of mini Moscow

Probably more lies from this lot though

[Elwood Blues]

Re: Lineker dropped from Match of the Day

Sadly, I’m also a frequent visitor to the bathroom during the night these days and my dog has now decided that if she’s going to be disturbed so much, she’ll go for a pee as well, so I’ve now got to go downstairs and let her out the back most nights at about three o clock.

The perils of growing old!!

Luckily cats are more obliging


Our four totally ignore me when I wake up.muttering and cursing!!

[UNDERHILL1927]

Re: Gary Knober Lineker

It's strange that all the tory boys on here seem to be supporting the government , saying they are only doing what's right for the country whilst at the same time slagging off Gary Lineker ?

What a coincidence

Divide and conquer in its simplest form. Scum bags

[pipster]

IR35

Divide and conquer in its simplest form. Scum bags

The alternative theory is this - Lineker was found to be breech of IR35 tax laws by HMRC - it is to do with whether he is employed by the BBC or is an independent contractor (where he pays a lot less tax - as does the bbc). HMRC fined him 4.6 million , Lineker appealed the decision and the case is coming up very soon.

What's that got to do with it ...?

Simple - If the BBC win and prove they have control over what he does etc - HMRC will use this as a reference that he is in fact employed - and the fine stands. If Lineker is allowed to do what he wants regardless of what the BBC say - then his lawyers will use this as a case that he is in fact a contractor and try for the fine to be over turned.

High stakes for all concerned, Lineker will also have to pay costs if he loses. So to all concerned - it's not quite as it seems. Lineker tried using the defence that he does other work for other companies - but IR35 doesnt work like that and is ruled on a per contract basis.

[the other bob wilson]

Re: Lineker dropped from Match of the Day

Lineker to return to the BBC this weekend after announcement of an independent review into social media guidelines.

[TWGL1]

Re: Gary Knober Lineker

It's strange that all the tory boys on here seem to be supporting the government , saying they are only doing what's right for the country whilst at the same time slagging off Gary Lineker ?

What a coincidence

Are you sure about that , I certainly support Gary and am pleased things are resolved…….. the current government are an embarrassment.

[Dave Blue]

Re: Lineker dropped from Match of the Day

Lineker to return to the BBC this weekend after announcement of an independent review into social media guidelines.

Enraged gammon alert in 3..2…1

[The Bloop]

Re: Lineker dropped from Match of the Day

Enraged gammon alert in 3..2…1

Enraged gammons are as entitled to express their opinion as much as anyone else.🙂

[Elwood Blues]

Re: Lineker dropped from Match of the Day

Lineker to return to the BBC this weekend after announcement of an independent review into social media guidelines.

Which, despite my misgivings about what he said, would have been the sensible step in the first place!

[chrisp_1927]

Re: Lineker dropped from Match of the Day

If he owes tax then I hope he gets the book thrown at him. But is anyone really suggesting that the 2 cases are linked in any way ? Seems like a bit of a desperate smear to link the 2.

[ninian opinian]

Re: Lineker dropped from Match of the Day

Enraged gammon alert in 3..2…1

Here’s an enraged gammon, Tory MP Brendan Clarke Smith :facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:

https://twitter.com/imincorrigible/status/1635242500091961345?s=61&t=ESQzxNMxZQyp-iO2wYo4Kg

[MOZZER2]

Re: IR35

The alternative theory is this - Lineker was found to be breech of IR35 tax laws by HMRC - it is to do with whether he is employed by the BBC or is an independent contractor (where he pays a lot less tax - as does the bbc). HMRC fined him 4.6 million , Lineker appealed the decision and the case is coming up very soon.

What's that got to do with it ...?

Simple - If the BBC win and prove they have control over what he does etc - HMRC will use this as a reference that he is in fact employed - and the fine stands. If Lineker is allowed to do what he wants regardless of what the BBC say - then his lawyers will use this as a case that he is in fact a contractor and try for the fine to be over turned.

High stakes for all concerned, Lineker will also have to pay costs if he loses. So to all concerned - it's not quite as it seems. Lineker tried using the defence that he does other work for other companies - but IR35 doesnt work like that and is ruled on a per contract basis.

This whole IR35 regulation changed in April 2021 . the end user or in simple terms the contractor decided there status regarding taxation before that date . After April 2021 the employer decides the status if someone who works for them is inside or outside IR35 .Was a massive change this was to try and catch people who ' disguised ' being employed for company's

Before April 2021 the general rule of thumb was if a company employed anyone using a LTD company for more than 2 years the law would describe you as an employee but some cases would win and some lose depending on the circumstances if it went to court

Hence any contract / freelance role since April 2021 the employer must state if the role is inside or outside IR35 due to the law change .Haven't looked at Linekers case so can't comment regarding his appeal .However after April 2021 not only him but the BBC would owe alot of money if found guilty in a court situation even after an appeal

In terms of terms and conditions most contractors would sign a form with the employer in this case the BBC so you can see where the BBC announcement comes from .I guess they are writing new terms and conditions for all there contract staff right now

When is his appeal date ?

by the way you mentioned if the BBC win ? I think that's an incorrect statement . HMRC would win or would claim money on tax owed to them . If he loses his appeal that's when his terms and conditions would be looked at hence all the circus going on at the minute

[JamesWales]

Re: Lineker dropped from Match of the Day

So cutting through this, if Lineker earns £1.35m from the BBC, what is he likely to be paying in tax on that?

If he was an employee then he would be paying 45% on anything over £150k, (ie nearly all of it) so would be paying about £600,000 in income tax on that £1.35

I understand that there are different tax policies for different types of workers, but I wonder, is there any way to make an educated guess on what tax he may be paying on that £1.35m?

[Jordi Culé]

Re: Lineker dropped from Match of the Day

So cutting through this, if Lineker earns £1.35m from the BBC, what is he likely to be paying in tax on that?

If he was an employee then he would be pa9ying 45% on anything over £150k, (ie nearly all of it) so would be paying about £600,000 in income tax on that £1.35

I understand that there are different tax policies for different types of workers, but I wonder, is there any way to make an educated guess on what tax he may be paying on that £1.35m?

Have fun. Make sure you let us all know you're conclusions.

https://www.gov.uk/estimate-income-tax