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Summary

The big considerations to make before, upon, and after setting your fees as a temporary technologist for another 12 months.

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1st December, 2023 | Successful Contracting

Author
Alan Lowdell
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The admin side to the most complicated of business expenses, and how it could save you if an inspector calls.

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29th November, 2023 | Expenses

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Graham Jenner
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Why PRR is one of the best tax reliefs going, and how to take advantage of it as a PSC.

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29th November, 2023 | Money

Author
Matt Fryer
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Unfettered substitution as a sign-post to ‘no employment relationship’ is a top takeaway from the food courier firm’s legal win.

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28th November, 2023 | Guide to Contracts

Author
Rebecca Seeley Harris
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With reward comes risk, as while it can be fulfilling and fruitful, being a contractor at the same time as an employee isn’t for the faint-hearted.

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27th November, 2023 | Successful Contracting

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Natalie Clark
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Lacking boldness, relevance and even substance, yesterday’s chancellor is one that contractors who have property will want to forget.

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23rd November, 2023 | Money

Author
John Yerou
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Maybe chancellor Jeremy Hunt wouldn’t today be under as much pressure to regulate them if all brollies did these five, as standard.

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22nd November, 2023 | Umbrella Companies

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

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21st November, 2023 | Limited Companies

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

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20th November, 2023 | Umbrella Companies

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

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16th November, 2023 | Money

Author
Matt Fryer
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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.

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15th November, 2023 | Limited Companies

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

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14th November, 2023 | Limited Companies

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

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13th November, 2023 | Successful Contracting

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

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10th November, 2023 | Successful Contracting

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

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9th November, 2023 | Successful Contracting

Author
Nick Singh