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28th June, 2024 | About

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cukAdmin
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The dos and don’ts when using HMRC’s ‘reasonable method’ to claim a chunk of your house’s utility bills.

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27th June, 2024 | Expenses

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Emily Coltman
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The big three all have ‘triple-lock maintenance’ on their to-do-lists, meaning not much more than a wrapper separates them on pensions.

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25th June, 2024 | Money

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Angela James
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Contractors closing down must know which route is best for them and their circumstances, or else ask an IP.

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24th June, 2024 |

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Richard Hunt
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It’s a bit like a mouse pondering if the moon is made of cheese -- nonetheless, here’s a pondering about the possible future of other square structures with holes.

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21st June, 2024 | Money

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John Yerou
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Your home comprises a big portion of your life, so at general election 2024, ‘bricks and mortar’ pledges could win or lose your vote.

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20th June, 2024 | Money

Author
John Yerou
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A walkthrough of why the taxman’s appeal against an outside IR35 ruling for the TV presenter has been allowed.

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19th June, 2024 | IR35 Case Analysis

Author
Rebecca Seeley Harris
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If your reach, reposts and follower growth are all down fear not, it’s not ‘Likes’ you want; it’s engagement.

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18th June, 2024 | Successful Contracting

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Matt Craven
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Seven sure-fire ways to stay safe from schemes dressing up as umbrellas.

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17th June, 2024 | Umbrella Companies

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Chris Mattingly
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'It’s the way I tell ’em.' Make sure the stories you tell about your contracting biz are memorable for the right reasons.

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13th June, 2024 | Successful Contracting

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Matt Craven
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Top tips for a limited company contractor trying to mitigate PE risk when working abroad.

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10th June, 2024 | Contracting Overseas

Author
Kevin Austin
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With an HMRC ‘due diligence’ requirement on recruiters all but incoming, these five umbrella vetting steps are both timely and seminal.

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6th June, 2024 | Umbrella Companies

Author
Chris Mattingly
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Knowing your payslip's ins and outs is paramount -- to ensure both proper pay and no impropriety.

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5th June, 2024 | Umbrella Companies

Author
Crawford Temple
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Get past the irritation of numerous variables, and PSC-to-brolly-rate considerations are worth a look; maybe even a conversation.

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4th June, 2024 | Umbrella Companies

Author
Lucy Smith
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Contractors can do very little to stop being randomly selected, but quite a lot to keep these four from being hoisted in HMRC’s direction.

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3rd June, 2024 | IR35 Further Reading

Author
Nigel Nordone