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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.

At odds with what it originally said, the hacked outsourcing giant says customer, colleague and supplier date got ‘exfiltrated.’

The contractor industry can largely get behind a set-off mechanism from April 6th 2024 -- even if it smacks of the government's whack-a-mole approach.

Latest Guides

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

The actions, activities, and additional goings-on during an IR35 enquiry by HMRC.

18th May, 2023 | IR35

How Pay As You Earn through an umbrella company differs from through a recruitment agency.

17th May, 2023 | Umbrella Companies

Reviewing your payslip and pay report is a must when you work through an umbrella company.

16th May, 2023 | Umbrella Companies

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