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Summary

'Not difficult to shorten or change accounting periods, but some restrictions apply.'

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24th April, 2012 | Limited Companies

Author
Simon Moore
Summary

Tax tips for a contractor hoping to put Plan B in his limited company's name.

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20th April, 2012 | Successful Contracting

Author
Simon Moore
Summary

'Switching to a service address won’t automatically keep creditors off your front lawn.'

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19th April, 2012 | Limited Companies

Author
Simon Moore
Summary

Incurred or to be incurred? That is the question which robbed a bank of its losses.

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13th April, 2012 | Guide to Contracts

Author
Simon Moore
Summary

Despite how it sounds, a 'one-size-fits-all' test doesn’t sit well with simplification - Accountax.

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11th April, 2012 | IR35 Further Reading

Author
Simon Moore
Summary

Some contractor businesses may be sitting on a valuable break for R&D.

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5th April, 2012 | Successful Contracting

Author
Simon Moore
Summary

No good relying on the Companies Act to tell you how to do your bit, legally.

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29th March, 2012 | Limited Companies

Author
Simon Moore
Summary

From skis and sexy PJs, to biscuits and a boat - contractors have tried to claim for all sorts.

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29th March, 2012 | Umbrella Companies

Author
Simon Moore
Summary

IR35 Forum minutes show ‘one-size-fits-all’ has never worked - and now never will.

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28th March, 2012 | IR35 Further Reading

Author
Kate Cottrell
Summary

A tycoon's tax-saving plan isn't a shoo-in for contractor companies looking to wind-up.

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21st March, 2012 | Limited Companies

Author
Simon Moore
Summary

Enlisting a recruiter on top of a direct-to-client engagement doesn’t have to be too taxing.

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19th March, 2012 | Guide To Agencies

Author
cukAdmin
Summary

Even lawful ‘bullying’ tactics can render your contract unenforceable – IT lawyer.

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16th March, 2012 | Guide to Contracts

Author
Simon Moore
Summary

How contractors can respond to a regular client who starts paying irregularly, or not at all.

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15th March, 2012 | Money

Author
Simon Moore
Summary

Salary setting, last-minute dividend drawing and other tax year-end considerations. 

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13th March, 2012 | Limited Companies

Author
Simon Moore
Summary

Clock is ticking for the self-employed to legally and ethically save tax.

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12th March, 2012 | Money

Author
Simon Moore