Gary Lineker wins £4.9 million tax battle with HMRC over his employment status

[Still Waters]

Gary Lineker has won his £4.9 million tax battle with HMRC, after it claimed he should have been classed as an employee of the BBC and BT Sport for his presenting duties, rather than as a freelancer.

The Match Of The Day host, 62, was pursued by the tax authority for the sum, which it claimed should have been paid on income received between 2013 and 2018.

The case came as part of legislation known as IR35, which is designed to clampdown on tax avoidance by so-called disguised employees, who charge for their services via limited companies.

Throughout proceedings the TV presenter insisted all taxes were paid on the income, via a partnership set up in 2012 with his ex-wife, Danielle Bux.

https://www.itv.com/news/2023-03-28/gary-lineker-wins-49-million-tax-battle-with-hmrc