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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]
HMRC has published a series of documents outlining the forthcoming 'off-payroll' IR35 rules for contractors working for public sector organisations. … [more]
HMRC has revealed that it will be public sector bodies themselves, not recruitment agencies, which will be responsible for operating IR35 from April 2017 onwards. So, how will this impact contractors? … [more]
With the Government's planned reforms to the way IR35 is operated in the public sector set to go ahead as planned from April 2017, we asked a leading IR35 expert to help explain what the changes mean for contractors in reality. … [more]
There are many ways to find contract work - both directly with end-clients, or via recruitment agencies. At times when the market is flat, it is more important than ever to make the most of all available channels to maximise you chances of securing … [more]
As the number of tax planning opportunities available to contractors continues to dwindle, we look at the pros and cons of running buy-to-let investments via a corporate structure. … [more]
In any form of business we all rely on technology to get the job done. If your daily contracting work routine revolves around “office, car, meeting, car, office”, your choice of gadgets can mean the difference between just succeeding and excelling. … [more]
A new Government report shows that employers do not support HMRC's plans to shift the burden of IR35 enforcement onto public sector organisations. … [more]
