If you’re working through an umbrella company, you may have noticed deductions on your payslip for the Apprenticeship Levy. Here we explain what this charge is, and how it is calculated.
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Draft private sector IR35 legislation published – industry concerns ignored
The draft legislation which will make the off-payroll private sector IR35 rules law in April 2020 has been published today. With few amendments made, it disregards the concerns expressed by respondents to the recent consultation. … [more]
Off-payroll (IR35) – the ‘small company’ exemption – problems lie ahead
When the 'off-payroll' IR35 rules are extended to the private sector in April 2020, 'small companies' will be excluded as things currently stand. However, the exclusion itself may cause more complications for clients to deal with. … [more]
Running your contracting operation as a business
What should contractors do to appear more business-like? It is surprisingly easy to create a professional business identity these days - thanks, in no small part, to web technology. … [more]
Expert FAQ – are you ‘inside’ or ‘outside’ IR35?
The basics of IR35 should be understood by everyone in the contracting community at a fundamental level, as the rules have such a profound impact on take-home pay if you are caught. Here, an expert answers our questions on employment status - does … [more]
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt urged to end ‘war on contracting’
Today, ten contracting organisations signed a joint letter to the two Conservative leadership candidates, asking them to urgently reconsider two damaging pieces of legislation - IR35 (off-payroll) and the Loan Charge. … [more]
Delay IR35 private sector off-payroll until 2021, experts say
Many major tax and business groups have called for the IR35 off-payroll private sector reforms to be delayed until at least April 2021, as businesses simply won't be ready to cope with the changes as things stand. … [more]
Which business travel expenses can contractors claim?
As a contractor, your client may require you to travel as part of your contract duties - whether this involves a quick meeting on the other side of London, or an international trip for a week. … [more]
What happens if you’re selected for an IR35 enquiry?
There is a huge amount of information available about IR35 and how to protect yourself. But what happens if you are actually selected for an investigation? How does an IR35 enquiry work and what should you expect if HMRC has lined you up as a target? … [more]
The importance of professional IR35 contract reviews
Since the implementation of the Intermediaries Legislation (IR35) in April 2000, the onus has fallen on professional contractors to prove that their contracts are not caught by the IR35 rules. In this article, we look at the role of professional IR35 … [more]
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