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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.

Unworkable -- even harmful, and definitely passing the buck. This quick fix attempt at brolly regulation just won’t do.

Minister chooses not to say that the offset is already being factored in to off-payroll compliance checks.

The only prime minister to have ever gone against IR35 indirectly gains a backer -- former Cabinet minister Sir John Redwood.

Latest Guides

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

Pay particulars for IT contractors demystified -- including covid’s legacy.

21st September, 2023 | Successful Contracting

Top 12 tried and tested tips for limited company techies on keeping both aged debt and bad debt at bay.

21st September, 2023 | Guide To Agencies

Whether you want to break into it, or move across from your current specialism, these variables and lines lead to software engineering.

14th September, 2023 | Successful Contracting

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