Rugby commentator Stuart Barnes loses £700,000 IR35 case against HMRC Legal Former Sky Sports rugby commentator Stuart Barnes is the latest celebrity to be stung by IR35 after a top tax Tribunal overturns his appeal to foot a near £700,000 bill to HMRC.
British celebrities vs HMRC IR35: What is going on? LAW Yet another famous name has been in the headlines this past few weeks over issues with the tax authority over IR35. So what exactly is happening to British presenters and why is HMRC after them?