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Latest News

Lorraine Kelly smashes IR35 case in ‘embarrassing’ defeat for HMRC

Judges join the TV star in annoyed puzzlement at a taxman in 'cloud cuckoo land.'

22nd March, 2019 | IR35 News

Hammond’s late payment plan won’t cut it, experts warn

Better to have toughened the Prompt Payment Code than add reporting duties, chancellor told.

21st March, 2019 | Money News

IT contractor pay rates; what should you be on?

Ten ‘hot’ skills; five negotiation tips and one big deal that your 16% premium wants approved.

20th March, 2019 | Comment

IR35 experts attack HMRC's 'client-led disagreement process'

In passing the buck, executioner HMRC is going to make engagers the 'judge and jury.'

20th March, 2019 | IR35 News

Contractors' advisers 'walking a tightrope over HMRC production orders'

Law firm says it’s case of comply and risk being sued. Or keep the client but face sanctions.

19th March, 2019 | Contracting News

More and more contractors shun pensions

Only one in three are putting away any cash for when contracting is over.

19th March, 2019 | Money News

Halt loan charge settlements or risk more suicides, Hammond told

Chancellor urged to cease and desist, as 60 HMRC customers are considering killing themselves.

18th March, 2019 | Contracting News

‘Quiet Spring Statement is a good thing’

Chancellor cheered by the CIOT for more than just keeping his promise.

18th March, 2019 | Money News

Latest Guides

Retainer agreements: final considerations for contractors

Pitfalls. Conditions. And cake. How to avoid biting off more than you can chew with client retainers.

21st March, 2019 | Money

Contractor’s guide to retainer agreements

Working on a retainer basis? Nice work if you can get it! But beware hard graft, potentially.

13th March, 2019 | Money

Carry on contracting abroad! Oddest overseas work rules of 2019

Quirks to make you smirk: where in the world is an eccentric host of contractors.

7th March, 2019 | Contracting Overseas

Off-payroll recap: what the Treasury promised Vs what HMRC proposes

The three big IR35 reform commitments, and where the consultation meets them (or doesn’t).

6th March, 2019 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Contractors’ Questions: What’s my single CV/LinkedIn job title if I’m multi-skilled?

A techie with a nice problem to have needs to apply the Cheap Red Shoes Theory.

5th March, 2019 | CV Guides

How Switzerland will treat UK contractors in a no-deal Brexit

To avoid delay, permits for Britons with Swiss contracts should be sorted before March.

27th February, 2019 | Contracting Overseas

Contractors' Questions: Does a confidentiality agreement require my passport?

Hand it over to a man with no past in a public place? ‘If something doesn’t feel right…’

19th February, 2019 | Guide to Contracts

Using a limited company overseas: a UK contractor’s definitive guide

Whether you can work abroad via your PSC is a bit of a traffic light. But in 12 countries, you can push the button with confidence.

15th February, 2019 | Contracting Overseas

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