IR35, tax avoidance and Ed Lester: a potent mix threatening contractors’ livelihoods
Contractors are right to be worried by interim management contractor Ed Lester’s trial by media, because an unjustified backlash might be the result.
Yesterday.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
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Dave's Blog
ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief
News this week includes demand growth in IT, engineering and oil & gas; ESC C16 rule change; construction & manufacturing growth; & new expenses app.
Yesterday.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
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Other
IR35 Forum: are contractors ever going to get answers?
Contractors have seen few tangible results from the IR35 Forum, and there is a worrying lack of information from HMRC about the progress made.
This week.
Thu, 02 Feb 2012
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Dave's Blog
Good contracting prospects in UK’s oil and gas sector, reveals latest salary guide
UK oil and gas contractors are predicted to enjoy a buoyant 2012 with increasing sector growth, according to The Oil & Gas Global Salary Guide 2012.
This week.
Wed, 01 Feb 2012
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Market Stats
Key tax penalties imposed by HMRC on contractors
From late delivery of tax paperwork to giving the wrong information – HMRC can be unforgiving and will fine contractors who don’t play by the rules.
This week.
Tue, 31 Jan 2012
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Tax Issues
Davos 2012 was a possible paradigm shift for contracting worldwide, if not in the UK
This week:
Mon, 30 Jan 2012
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Dave's Blog
Contractor guide to the settlements legislation S624 ITTOIA 2005, formerly S660
This week:
Mon, 30 Jan 2012
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Section 660
ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief
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Fri, 27 Jan 2012
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Other
Contracting abroad: the most competitive countries for contractors
Last week:
Thu, 26 Jan 2012
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Contracting Overseas
Pension drawdown explained for contractors
Last week:
Wed, 25 Jan 2012
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Pensions
Contractor Doctor: Can my agent withhold £10k based on 17-year-old restrictions?
Last week:
Tue, 24 Jan 2012
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Contractor Doctor Q+A
Contractors from abroad keep the UK highly skilled, competitive and opportunity-rich
Last week:
Mon, 23 Jan 2012
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Dave's Blog
Contractor Doctor: Can my agent withhold £10k based on 17-year-old restrictions?
Restrictive clauses appearing to stop contractors contracting direct may not apply if they pre-date the Conduct Regs, says Roger Sinclair of Egos.
Last week.
Tue, 24 Jan 2012
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Contractor Doctor Q+A
Contractor Doctor: How much income should I save for holidays and sickness?
Contractors don’t receive sick pay or get paid for holidays, so need to plan their finances to take into account expected, and unexpected, time off.
Three Weeks ago.
Tue, 10 Jan 2012
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Contractor Doctor Q+A
Contractor doctor: can I be forced to take time off for xmas?
Unless your contract specifies that you are expected to have periods of suspension, there is no reason why you should be obliged to take time off.
Last December.
Thu, 22 Dec 2011
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Contractor Doctor Q+A
Contractor doctor: how can I avoid a gap when going from permie to contracting?
Advises a reader how to make a smooth transition from permie to contracting without a gap in working.
Last December.
Wed, 21 Dec 2011
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Contractor Doctor Q+A
Contractor Doctor: Can my limited company pay for counselling?
Contractors can pay for certain types of counselling without attracting a Benefit in Kind tax charge or employer’s National Insurance Contributions.
Last December.
Tue, 13 Dec 2011
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Contractor Doctor Q+A
Key tax penalties imposed by HMRC on contractors
From late delivery of tax paperwork to giving the wrong information – HMRC can be unforgiving and will fine contractors who don’t play by the rules.
This week.
Tue, 31 Jan 2012
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Tax Issues
Contractor guide to the settlements legislation S624 ITTOIA 2005, formerly S660
Contractors can assign shares to a spouse despite the settlements legislation, because of the Arctic Systems case, explains Matt Fryer of Brookson.
This week.
Mon, 30 Jan 2012
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Section 660
Contracting abroad: the most competitive countries for contractors
Contractors considering an overseas contract can research their target countries using the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report.
Last week.
Thu, 26 Jan 2012
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Contracting Overseas
Pension drawdown explained for contractors
Contractors may find pension drawdown offers a flexible solution suited to their contracting lifestyle, explains Andrew Gains of ContractorFinancials.
Last week.
Wed, 25 Jan 2012
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Pensions
Contractor Doctor: Can my agent withhold £10k based on 17-year-old restrictions?
Restrictive clauses appearing to stop contractors contracting direct may not apply if they pre-date the Conduct Regs, says Roger Sinclair of Egos.
Last week.
Tue, 24 Jan 2012
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Contractor Doctor Q+A