IT Contractor Essentials
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Average contract rates have remained static over the past decade, thanks to increased competition and outsourcing, so here we explain why it is more important than ever to maximise your potential earnings as a contractor. Some skills are … [more]
The Intermediaries Legislation (aka IR35) was first mentioned in a 1999 Inland Revenue press release. The rules to counter alleged tax avoidance via the use of ‘personal service companies’ came into effect in 2000, and remain in place today. Here we … [more]
Introduced in 2002, the Flat Rate VAT scheme was implemented to provide smaller businesses with a more straightforward method for calculating their VAT liabilities. … [more]
If you’re reading this article, you may be considering putting a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in place with a supplier, client, or another contracting partner, or you may have been given one by a third party and asked to sign it. … [more]
One of the most important employment status factors is the mutuality of obligation. Here we explain what 'MOO' means in the context of the IR35 legislation. … [more]
If you want to set up a limited company in 2026, here are 10 essential things to know in advance. … [more]
While working as a contractor, you may run up a number of business-related phone and broadband expenses. How do you ensure these expenses remain tax-deductible for your company and free of additional personal tax charges at year-end? … [more]
If you work through an umbrella company, you might see deductions on your payslips for the Apprenticeship Levy. Here we explain what this charge is and how it is calculated. … [more]
If you need to buy a new laptop or upgrade your PC software, how are these expenses treated for tax purposes? We also review the rules governing the treatment of computer-related purchases. … [more]
Almost everyone has a smartphone these days - typically using them for both personal and business purposes. With this in mind, can you legitimately claim the costs of smart devices against your limited company's tax bill? … [more]
