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The nitty gritty of reporting to officialdom when your limited company is not doing business.

What contractors can look for to work out if a brolly is worth it or worrying.

How to pay back what you owe, to both HMRC and the Student Loans Company.

Your name in lights is absolutely possible as a PSC, but whether that stardom comes with a tax deduction is probably one for your accountant, else HMRC.

Explained: the hoops to jump through to get your company’s tax back from HMRC.

Successfully working as an independent techie means understanding the key differences between consultant and contractor.

Despite being designed for permies, PSCs can enjoy the scheme, especially with a steer from their accountant.

Extracts from an ad, for a techie toying with moving deeper into FS on DT skills.

To head off frustration, duplication, and worse -- late payment, one is the magic timesheet number.

Whether it’s your end-client or agency doing the reimbursing, be aware the sum cannot simply be regarded as tax-free.

As a contractor seeking new opportunities in the current, competitive jobs market, having an up-to-date CV that really sells your capabilities and achievements is absolutely essential.

The inside track on claiming relief on assets' value over a long period of time.

A walkthrough to one of the most fundamental questions incorporated contractors have to face, including who can help with the answers.

Wading out into freelance waters is much more reassuring when you can see the following five over your shoulder.

Overview on capital assets and how to write-off a variety of IT contractor items, ranging from cars to specialist equipment.