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Muted launch mirrors advisers’ muted reactions, as even the most optimistic describe the update as just a ‘step in the right direction.’

With an embedded ESM and extra review options, the new off-payroll working tool makes a few key changes to getting IR35-tested with the taxman.

Overview to CEST’s update, including what’s not changing, and why we’re all waiting on PGMOL.

HMRC’s new five-year high in foreign tax authority data requests indicates its link-up with 110 taxmen in 2014 was only the start.

We are where we are, which - decoded for contractors - means the cheap money era is over. So don’t lose your dream home over FOMO.

A 60-strong list of hardly new arrangements which HMRC says to avoid signals ‘its efforts to stop avoidance aren’t working.’

Managed Service Company rules are so widely drafted that us advisers are too spooked to help contractors, as we fear personal liabilities from influencing or involvement.

Not ‘extreme’ enough, says one expert, but ISA simplification might nonetheless benefit contractors, even if Hunt hasn’t got them in mind.

Latest Guides

Stashing your cash in bricks and mortar versus a SIPP -- the pros and cons.

4th October, 2023 | Money

A helpful ‘pause’ for the IR35-probed has now been confirmed, but it’s logical that any refunds won’t go to contractors.

3rd October, 2023 | IR35

The best cloud skills to learn, hone, or provide on a contract basis -- revealed.

3rd October, 2023 | Successful Contracting

Up to £2,000 a day for managing what’s hit the fan? Moving from IT in FS to IT-enabled FS can indeed pay dividends.

28th September, 2023 | Successful Contracting

An explainer on the new technology designed for workers and agencies to ensure their umbrella company is compliant and safe.

28th September, 2023 | Umbrella Companies

Leap up the professional network’s rankings, increase your profile visits and even land work, just by doing the following four.

27th September, 2023 | Jobs Guides

Setting up a UK company online is pretty simple, but there are a few important things to bear in mind. 

26th September, 2023 | Limited Companies

The cost-of-living crisis is providing fertile conditions for director loan accounts to become overdrawn.

26th September, 2023 | Limited Companies

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