IT Contractor Essentials
Practical guides, calculators, industry news and advice to help you set up and run a professional contracting business.
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Whether you're a sole trader or company director, you may have encountered the term "SA302" at some point. Your SA302 is an HMRC document you may need to produce to prove your income for a given tax year. … [more]
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 ten concise tips on how to craft the perfect contracting CV. … [more]
The off-payroll working rules in the private sector present a host of challenges to contractors, agencies and end-clients. Here we answer the most common questions about how Chapter 10 works in practice. The rules have applied in the public sector … [more]
Income protection insurance is a financial lifeline for anyone who doesn't have access to employer-provided sick pay. … [more]
As a limited company owner, you will incur various costs while running your business. Here, we look at which expenses are allowable for Corporation Tax purposes and highlight some common expensing errors to avoid. … [more]
To ensure that any contracts you undertake are not deemed inside IR35, you need to be able to demonstrate that you are not a disguised employee, but truly working in the manner of a small business owner. In other words, can you show that you are ‘in … [more]
There is a huge amount of information available about IR35 and how to protect yourself. But what happens if you are selected for an investigation? How does an IR35 enquiry work now, and what should you expect if HMRC contacts you regarding IR35 … [more]
When the 'off-payroll' IR35 rules were extended to the private sector in April 2021, 'small companies' were excluded from the legislation. Here we explain how this exemption works, and answer some frequently asked questions. … [more]
The number one question many umbrella companies are asked by their employees is: "why am I paying employers' national insurance contributions?" Here we provide the answer and explain what other costs are payable by umbrella contractors. … [more]
The end of the tax year is fast approaching, which means you may be thinking about making a few resolutions to help you run your contracting operation better over the next 12 months. … [more]
