IT Contractor Essentials
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In this guide, we look at the Budget measures that directly and indirectly affect homeowners, plus things to consider if you want to remortgage or take out a new mortgage in 2026. … [more]
In a policy paper, HMRC has confirmed that, from April 2026, recruitment agencies - not just umbrella companies - will be liable for unpaid payroll taxes. … [more]
If you search Google for anything to do with 'umbrella companies' or 'IR35', you'll find dozens of ads for seemingly attractive payment vehicles - aimed at contractors. So how do you know if they're legitimate? … [more]
The government has outlined a new settlement scheme for individuals with outstanding Loan Charge liabilities. However, industry experts point out that the operators of these schemes have managed to escape "scot-free". … [more]
The Chancellor has completed her Autumn Budget statement, formally confirming the major tax measures leaked earlier in the day - most notably another increase to dividend tax and salary sacrifice changes. … [more]
The Autumn Budget has now confirmed what had been widely trailed for weeks. From April 2026, basic and higher dividend tax rates will increase by two percentage points. … [more]
In the cut-and-thrust of modern-day contracting, flexibility is king, and the ability to travel with work and work effectively remotely has never been more critical, especially in 2025 with hybrid mandates and global talent pools. … [more]
The Government has reformed holiday pay rules to allow many temporary workers to receive 'rolled up' holiday pay - reducing the chances of providers retaining unclaimed (accrued) holiday funds. … [more]
As a contractor, having your own website offers genuine advantages - and with today's low costs and straightforward tools, there's no significant hurdle to getting one up and running. This is particularly true in 2025: modern website builders, … [more]
Developing and supplying software as a business requires careful attention to legal considerations to protect the interests of both your business and your customers. … [more]
