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The This Morning host who once said ‘There’s nobody more freelance than me’ is found to owe HMRC an estimated £250k for disguised employment at ITV.

Even on the day regulation finally emerges, we’ll still need collective action to win this war.

Tax authority says it might appeal, after experts say losing to Lineker in a ground-breaking case shows HMRC doesn’t understand its own rules.

The FTT finding in favour of the Match of the Day presenter will expose a possibly unrecognised IR35 risk for other partnerships.

Entries have now been sorted, scrutinised and judged by the panel to create impressive shortlists.

A clarification, of sorts, from a former tax inspector invited to make a correction, of sorts.

Contractor accountants fear their annual task of getting limited company directors to act has been made tougher by the chancellor.

Margaret Beels’ four themes are a solid start but it’s enforcement, enforcement, enforcement we need.

Latest Guides

Industry experts provide a template & checklist to ensure your CV makes the grade.

31st March, 2023 | CV Guides

Top six financial planning tips for a contractor to review to ensure the numbers stack up better in 2023.

31st March, 2023 | Money

New measures from the chancellor should allow contactors and others who separate to focus on divorce, not CGT.

30th March, 2023 | Money

RDEC versus relief to reduce your limited company’s tax bill -- the lowdown.

28th March, 2023 | Limited Companies

Integro Accounting on how PSC contractors can benefit from the chancellor’s capital allowance changes.

27th March, 2023 | Limited Companies

Another £9,000 thanks to the chancellor could well inspire IR35-hit contractors back into the fold, even via brolly roles caught by the legislation.

26th March, 2023 | Umbrella Companies

Corporation tax hikes by Rishi Sunak pre-Budget still sting the most, but pension hikes by Jeremy Hunt post-Budget could help the most.

16th March, 2023 | Limited Companies

SJD Accountancy spells out the fundamental five to get answers to before you say yes.

14th March, 2023 | Limited Companies

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