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Taxman 'to inspect dividend timing'
Plans to distribute before the 50p tax takes effect are on the Revenue's radar.
Money News | Mar 16, 2010

Consultant pay rates slip 8 per cent
Agencies and the economy are why freelancers' daily fees are depressed.
Contracting News | Mar 16, 2010

IT contractors net £33,000 in casino con
Two IT freelancers escape jail after an unprecedented raid on London's casinos.
Contracting News | Mar 15, 2010

Contractors' Questions: Can I cancel a signed contract?
Expert helps an IT contractor tempted to renege his contract for a better offer.
Comment | Mar 15, 2010

Year-end financial review for IT contractors
Time for IT contractors to spring clean their financial affairs.
Comment | Mar 12, 2010

Contractors' Questions: How to beat 'subject to approval'?
IT contractors should speak for themselves when client intentions aren't forthcoming.
Comment | Mar 12, 2010

Darling sets Budget date of March 24
Less than two weeks until the chancellor unveils a pre-election Budget.
Contracting News | Mar 11, 2010

Contractors' Questions How to deal with a grievance?
Legal aid for an IT contractor accused of bullying an employee.
Comment | Mar 11, 2010

All that glitters to IT contractors may not be gold
IT contractor schemes offering '80%+' of income need close inspection, says ex-taxman.
Comment | Mar 10, 2010

Top 10 excuses for not paying invoices
What clients claim to delay paying IT contractors' invoices, and how to get round it.
Comment | Mar 10, 2010

IT contractor pay rises on the horizon
First sign of poaching points to potential rate rises for IT contractors.
Contracting News | Mar 9, 2010

Tax dodgers to be named from April 1st
Revenue can 'name and shame' tax cheats on its website from next month.
Money News | Mar 9, 2010

Accounts watchdog sniffs out IT sector
Financial scrutiny looms for IT and recruitment companies.
Job News | Mar 8, 2010

Personal referrals net higher returns
Who they know, not what they know, is earning more money for smaller companies.
Money News | Mar 8, 2010

Contractors' Questions: Can I claim JSA while freelancing?
Freelancers are entitled to benefits if they work less than 16 hours a week, says PCG.
Comment | Mar 5, 2010

Contractors' Questions: Any IR35 risk to an attendance policy?
IR35 expert helps an IT contractor facing a ‘bums on seats’ request from his client.
Comment | Mar 5, 2010

IT contractor guide to invoices
Five ways to help get your invoice paid promptly and in full.
Comment | Mar 4, 2010

Contractors' Questions: Can I 'income-split'?
Tax expert helps an IT contractor hoping to split dividends with his spouse.
Comment | Mar 4, 2010

Contractors' Questions: Is sole trader best for Plan B?
Expert aid for a techie who doesn't want entrepreneurship to cost him his home.
Comment | Mar 3, 2010

New rules in force for service companies
Why having merely the potential to harm your customer could prove costly.
Contracting News | Mar 2, 2010


 


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