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Ninety organisations are already among the fallout from the data breach. Do you need to ask Capita if you’re number 91?

With the taxman surely biding his time until he can charge for multiple years' off-payroll non-compliance, contractors won’t want to see the following false positives.

Due to pay a ‘hefty’ price to HMRC for fluffing contractor status, the body that backs innovation in business is now deemed to be a warning to business.

Tens of millions that was heading to UK business now isn’t, thanks to Innovate UK incorrectly assessing contractors as outside IR35.

Fears raised that the ‘eyes and ears of many contractors’ may be manipulated by promoters passing themselves off as legitimate businesses.

Expert accountant reassures that the traditional way to pay HMRC will always likely remain, albeit with disincentives.

A good initiative? Or a glorified payroll calculator? Fluctuating pay is the real issue that needs attention, or at least acknowledgement.

Stopping the taxman in his tracks as he took on an end-user with 300+ contractors went like this.

Latest Guides

Don’t forget the clock is ticking as soon as your company stops trading, and don’t be tempted by a new phoney restructuring wheeze.

1st June, 2023 | Limited Companies

Tried and tested ways to make end-clients eat out of your freelance hand.

31st May, 2023 | Successful Contracting

How to succeed as a first-time contractor with technology skills.

31st May, 2023 | First Timers

Spot the small differences now in two policies able to shore up your Plan B, because it might make the world of difference if you become incapacitated or just a bit unable.

26th May, 2023 | Money

Contractors must know their cover, from their cover ‘that goes several steps further’ -- especially when up against an aggressive HMRC.

25th May, 2023 | IR35

Revealed: the non-technical competencies that can transform top techies into absolute IT heroes.

24th May, 2023 | Successful Contracting

Four reasons financially-savvy contractors find income protection tough to ignore.

22nd May, 2023 | Money

Seven areas contractors must be across to nullify HMRC scrutiny of their IR35 status.

19th May, 2023 | IR35

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