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ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief

News this week includes new expenses rules proposed for umbrella contractors; positive economic growth; and HMRC dominates the headlines.

Today. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 | Other

Umbrella contractors to benefit from new expenses rules

Government recommends changes to the expenses rules following a National Minimum Wage consultation potentially benefitting umbrella contractors.

Yesterday. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 | Contractor umbrellas companies

ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief

News this week includes new body to review IR35; increased demand for IT contractors; financial services recovery continues; & new online calculator.

Last week. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 | Other

Disguised employees evading national equivalents of IR35 is a global issue

Entrepreneurs earn the right to be rewarded with lower taxes, but contractors around the world seem to want to have their cake and eat it.

Last week. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 | IR35

Contracting sector could benefit from IR35 review by new Office of Tax Simplification

Contractors could benefit as the Treasury announces the creation of the Office of Tax Simplification, charged with tackling the unfairness of IR35.

Last week. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 | IR35

Contractors can use HMRC's employment status resources to help with IR35 status

Last week: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 | IR35

Contractor guide to HMRC’s IR35 contract review service

Last week: Mon, 19 Jul 2010 | IR35

ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief

Two weeks ago: Fri, 16 Jul 2010 | Other

Contracting issues are a global challenge, shows PCG Round Table Event

Two weeks ago: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 | Contracting

Contractor compliance stakes raised: FCSA founding members pass independent review

Two weeks ago: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 | Other

Contractor guide to HMRC’s IR35-related online information and advice

Two weeks ago: Tue, 13 Jul 2010 | IR35

ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief

News this week includes new expenses rules proposed for umbrella contractors; positive economic growth; and HMRC dominates the headlines.

Today. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 | Other

Umbrella contractors to benefit from new expenses rules

Government recommends changes to the expenses rules following a National Minimum Wage consultation potentially benefitting umbrella contractors.

Yesterday. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 | Contractor umbrellas companies

ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief

News this week includes new body to review IR35; increased demand for IT contractors; financial services recovery continues; & new online calculator.

Last week. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 | Other

Contracting sector could benefit from IR35 review by new Office of Tax Simplification

Contractors could benefit as the Treasury announces the creation of the Office of Tax Simplification, charged with tackling the unfairness of IR35.

Last week. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 | IR35

ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief

News this week covers global hostility to contracting; FCSA standards; increasing self-employment; better retail performance; and a property outlook.

Two weeks ago. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 | Other

Contracting issues are a global challenge, shows PCG Round Table Event

Two weeks ago: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 | Contracting

Contractor compliance stakes raised: FCSA founding members pass independent review

Two weeks ago: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 | Other

ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief

Three Weeks ago: Fri, 09 Jul 2010 | Other

Contracting sector faces challenge of proving its worth to private sector clients

Three Weeks ago: Wed, 07 Jul 2010 | Other

ContractorCalculator Market Report July 2010

Three Weeks ago: Tue, 06 Jul 2010 | Market Stats

Contractor IR35 investigation for first time sparked by P35 service company question

Three Weeks ago: Tue, 06 Jul 2010 | IR35

Contractor Doctor: My client has asked me to move location – do I have to relocate?

Contractors faced with a client request to change location must review their contract to consider available options, advises Roger Sinclair of Egos.

Three Weeks ago. Wed, 07 Jul 2010 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

Contractor Doctor: Half my contract is onsite and half at home – am I caught by IR35?

Significant variations during a contractor’s contract can lead to different treatment under IR35, explains Bauer and Cottrell’s Kate Cottrell.

Last month. Wed, 09 Jun 2010 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

Contractor Doctor: I’ve just married – can I share contracting income with my spouse?

David Colom of D J Colom highlights the pitfalls of sharing contracting income with a new spouse and suggests the best tax strategies to employ.

Last month. Wed, 02 Jun 2010 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

Contractor Doctor: Why won’t my umbrella let me claim expenses during my notice?

Parasol’s Rob Crossland explains that different expenses rules come into play when an umbrella contractor gives notice, over-riding the 24-month rule.

Last May. Wed, 19 May 2010 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

Contractor Doctor: Is my umbrella company using the correct car mileage calculations?

Rob Crossland of Parasol warns contractors against umbrellas that use expenses policies to maximise their VAT income at their contractors’ expense.

Last May. Tue, 18 May 2010 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

Contractor Doctor: Can Entrepreneur’s Relief help extract cash from my ltd company?

Last April: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

Contractor Doctor: How can I get out of my first contract with my former employer?

Last April: Tue, 20 Apr 2010 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

Contractor Doctor: Can the firm that bought my client refuse to approve timesheets?

Last March: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

Contractor Doctor: Can I still qualify for benefits after a short-term contract?

Last March: Mon, 01 Mar 2010 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

Contractor Doctor: Can I legally challenge early termination by my client?

Last February: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

Contractor Doctor: I’ve bought a house to be near my clients: what costs can I claim?

Last February: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

Contractors can use HMRC's employment status resources to help with IR35 status

HMRC’s online manuals for tax inspectors’ use provide contractors with insights into how not to be seen as an employee and how to stay outside IR35.

Last week. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 | IR35

Contractor guide to HMRC’s IR35 contract review service

Contractors who use HMRC’s IR35 Contract Review Service are exposed to compliance risk when they make the request, as others have found to their cost.

Last week. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 | IR35

Contractor guide to HMRC’s IR35-related online information and advice

Contractors keen to learn about IR35 and its impact on their limited company contracting business can use HMRC’s website, but only with due caution.

Two weeks ago. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 | IR35

Conduct of employment regulations: a guide to opting in or out

Most contractors don’t need the protection provided by the Conduct of Employment Regulations and when asked by their agency, can choose to opt out.

Two weeks ago. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 | Legal

Contractor guide to charging VAT to overseas, non-UK clients

For most contractors whether or not they should charge VAT for overseas non-UK business clients is straightforward, explains Steve Crouch from Crunch.

Three Weeks ago. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 | Limited Companies

Contractor Doctor: My client has asked me to move location – do I have to relocate?

Three Weeks ago: Wed, 07 Jul 2010 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

Contractor guide to Mutuality of obligation (MOO) and IR35

Last month: Wed, 30 Jun 2010 | IR35

Contractor guide to IR35 case law

Last month: Thu, 17 Jun 2010 | IR35

Contractor Doctor: Can I use my limited company money to offset my mortgage?

Last month: Tue, 15 Jun 2010 | Mortgages

Contractor guide to the VAT treatment of umbrella expenses incurred in the Eurozone

Last month: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 | Contractor umbrellas companies

Contractor Doctor: Half my contract is onsite and half at home – am I caught by IR35?

Last month: Wed, 09 Jun 2010 | Contractor Doctor Q+A