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We recently spent asked some of the recruitment consultants we work with what makes agents favour certain contractor candidates over others. Here we reveal some of the most common mistakes made by contractors, together with tips (provided by … [more]
In this Contractor FAQ, one of our readers asks whether her relative lack of experience in the permanent world would be a problem when searching for her first IT contract role. … [more]
Around 30,000 estates were subject to Inheritance Tax (IHT) during the 2016-17 tax year - a rise of 11,000 in just three years, driven mainly by the rapid rise in nationwide house prices. … [more]
If you're looking for a change from traditional employment, or you're a client looking for short-term professional help with a problem, IT contracting may provide the perfect solution. … [more]
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is set to bring about the biggest change to the UK’s tax system for a generation - so how will it impact the contracting world? … [more]
One of our readers has recently been offered a contract role 200 miles away from home. Can he claim the cost of renting accommodation against his limited company's tax bill? … [more]
You've invoiced your client correctly, but payment still hasn't been made. Here, a debt recovery expert looks at the options available to contractors faced with late payment problems. … [more]
From April 2017, many small limited companies which have low annual costs will face a higher VAT liability if they use the Flat Rate Scheme (FRS). Here, we look at how the changes are likely to affect contractors. … [more]
With everyone's attention firmly set on the April 2017 public sector IR35 rule changes, many within the industry have been asking whether this is merely a test run for a much bigger target - the private sector. … [more]
HMRC's long-awaited employment status test has gone live, just over a month before the new public sector IR35 rules take effect. … [more]
