The Government has launched its long-awaited consultation into ‘off-payroll working’ (IR35) in the private sector.
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Contractor beats HMRC in IR35 case – for the second time
A contractor won a key IR35 case against HMRC this week, which casts further doubt on the taxman's ability to accurately recognise IR35 status. … [more]
Are there any ways to help fund childcare via my company?
There are two ways you can pay for childcare costs via your limited company: through a direct agreement with a childcare scheme provider or through a voucher scheme. Both arrangements can be offset as a business expense and will be exempt from tax … [more]
Claiming training expenses via your limited company
Investing in improving your own skills or those of your employees can give you a crucial edge when it comes to pitching for new contracts. However, before funding training via your limited company, it’s important to know what you can - and cannot - … [more]
Calculate the tax cost of buying a car through your limited company
If you decide to buy a car via your own limited company, there are a number of significant tax considerations to take into account. Here we've created a no-nonsense guide to working out the real cost. … [more]
How to close down / dissolve a limited company
As a limited company contractor, you can choose to voluntarily shut down your company and remove it from the Companies House register. This means the company will cease to exist and you won’t face any more administrative duties or running costs for … [more]
Top 10 tips for successful contracting
If you are considering becoming a contractor, or are a seasoned veteran, here are 10 success tips from the IT Contracting team to help you get the most out of your contracting career. … [more]
How contract rates are set, and how to maximise your earnings
Ever wondered who sets the rates for contract roles, how to get a prospective client to increase what they're willing to pay, or how to squeeze an agent's commission in your favour? … [more]
How often should you take dividends, and when are they taxed?
Since the 2016 dividend tax hike, many limited company owners will be keen to minimise their exposure to punitive levels of taxation wherever possible. The timing of dividend declarations is an integral part of this strategy. … [more]
Top 10 expert CV writing tips for contractors
The importance of a well-written CV cannot be understated. Given that the attention span of recruiters and clients is notoriously short, we asked an expert for 10 concise tips on how to craft the perfect contracting CV … [more]
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