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‘A fresh clampdown on expenses tax relief is cause for contractors to quiz their umbrellas.’

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27th July, 2011 | Umbrella Companies

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helen
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Thousands of IT contractors are forced a step closer to paying £100million in backdated income tax.

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26th July, 2011 | BN66

Author
helen
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‘At-home’ consultants could shave 25% off their house’s running costs.’

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25th July, 2011 | Expenses

Author
helen
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Contracts for services that reflect the arrangements are still determinative of status – Lawspeed.

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25th July, 2011 | Guide to Contracts

Author
helen
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Monday is judgement day, of sorts, for how three senior judges view retrospective taxation.

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22nd July, 2011 | BN66

Author
helen
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FSB finds small IT businesses are more upbeat, but says the economy still needs cuts to VAT.

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21st July, 2011 | VAT

Author
helen
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Understanding the main types of costs you’ll incur is key to knowing what’s recoverable.

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20th July, 2011 | Expenses

Author
helen
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Dividend-paying companies are being refused a respite from HMRC.

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18th July, 2011 | Limited Companies

Author
helen
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‘IR35 win shows the sense in jotting down what makes you a contractor and not an employee.’

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15th July, 2011 | IR35 Further Reading

Author
helen
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Tax aid for when sole traders or limited company owners buy kit for their business.

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14th July, 2011 | Expenses

Author
helen
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Limited company owners who want to stop are at the heart of the OTS small business review.

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14th July, 2011 | Limited Companies

Author
helen
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IFA: If you know the drawbacks, new drawdown rules can safely preserve more of your wealth.

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13th July, 2011 | Money

Author
helen
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Three possible answers, not four, if you understand the maths of late payment.

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13th July, 2011 | Limited Companies

Author
helen
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On the ropes or on holiday? How contractors can truly tell if an agent or client is draining their lifeblood.

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12th July, 2011 | Limited Companies

Author
helen
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Amnesty rates not on offer to business owners who knowingly dodged the VAT man.

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11th July, 2011 | VAT

Author
helen