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Originally posted by ASB View PostIn terms of 70-90% the question of a reasonable amount to keep is looking at it exactly the wrong way. What is the basis of of the mechanism that yields that retention. It is possible it is above board but it’s 100% probable may well not be.merely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
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Originally posted by eek View PostFTFY - the only way to hit anything above 80% would be to use a pension
The amounts billed are critical. Sure at "normal it contract" rates I would entirely agree. But that is of course merely a subset of the market.
If your rate is low it is entirely possible to retain a higher percentage. In simplistic terms retaining almost 100% of 10k would be normal.(I do know a few people on these sorts of numbers railroaded into company operation).
Given the OP has given no indications of the numbers you can not legitimately ascribe certainty to the undeclared arrangements being dodgy. Just likely.Last edited by ASB; 7 November 2017, 00:56.Comment
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Originally posted by Maslins View PostMany will do it on the basis "my accountant says it's ok, so it must be". When it comes to accounting/tax things, that mantra should be ok...but some accountants (and I use that term loosely) clearly don't give a poop about the law/ethics, bringing a bad name to the whole profession
Hence my view, if you're in no doubt they are recommending what you're suggesting they're recommending, don't just leave, report these cowboys.Public Service Posting by the BBC - Bloggs Bulls**t Corp.
Officially CUK certified - Thick as f**k.Comment
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Originally posted by Fred Bloggs View PostReport to who? Are they a member of UK professional body? HMRC tell you that the responsibility for correct tax payment is the individual's responsibility. The accountants claim IPSE affiliation. Report them to IPSE? What will IPSE do? If you use this advertising scheme as suggested by the IPSE affiliate, will IPSE defend you when Hector calls? I wonder...........
Assuming the story is true (I don't doubt the OP, but one has to treat everything one reads on the internet with a healthy pinch of scepticism) and that the accountant is that one that google throws up, then it does need looking into.
But as far as IPSE being in some way "responsible" - that's like saying that because I am a Microsoft certified developer, Microsoft are somehow responsible if I screw up a client's system.
If the OP wants to PM me with any correspondence that details the scheme on offer, I will be glad to pass on to the office.Last edited by mudskipper; 7 November 2017, 06:57.Comment
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Originally posted by mudskipper View PostBut as far as IPSE being in some way "responsible"Public Service Posting by the BBC - Bloggs Bulls**t Corp.
Officially CUK certified - Thick as f**k.Comment
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Originally posted by Fred Bloggs View PostApart from you, who sad that? I have made a different point entirely, which, true to form you choose to ignore entirely.merely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
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Originally posted by Fred Bloggs View PostReport to who? Are they a member of UK professional body? HMRC tell you that the responsibility for correct tax payment is the individual's responsibility. The accountants claim IPSE affiliation. Report them to IPSE? What will IPSE do? If you use this advertising scheme as suggested by the IPSE affiliate, will IPSE defend you when Hector calls? I wonder...........Comment
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Originally posted by mudskipper View PostAssuming the story is true (I don't doubt the OP, but one has to treat everything one reads on the internet with a healthy pinch of scepticism) and that the accountant is that one that google throws up, then it does need looking into.
But as far as IPSE being in some way "responsible" - that's like saying that because I am a Microsoft certified developer, Microsoft are somehow responsible if I screw up a client's system.
If the OP wants to PM me with any correspondence that details the scheme on offer, I will be glad to pass on to the office.
OP - you've gone quiet in this thread, but if you're prepared to stand by your original comments with your real name, PM me (or email chris at maslins dot co dot uk) and we can take this further.Comment
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Originally posted by eek View PostIt’s a standard response - I had the same when brookson became a partner as let’s be honest their history isn’t exactly whiter than whitePublic Service Posting by the BBC - Bloggs Bulls**t Corp.
Officially CUK certified - Thick as f**k.Comment
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