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Six development gigs you can land right now, plus a preview of what’s next on skills, rates and IR35.

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18th January, 2022 | Successful Contracting

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Matt Collingwood
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Claims that it's correct to withhold money to an ‘accounts overdue’ company just don’t add up.

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17th January, 2022 | Limited Companies

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Gareth Wilcox
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HMRC has extended the deadlines for late filing and payment penalties in wake of the covid-19 pandemic.

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14th January, 2022 | Successful Contracting

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TaxScouts
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Tax tips for a contractor whose home-based role requires two trips to the Middle East.

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13th January, 2022 | Expenses

Author
Christian Hickmott
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It’s often PSCs that prep for a new tax year, but it’s umbrellas who risk heavy April showers if they don’t doublecheck now.

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12th January, 2022 | Successful Contracting

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Crawford Temple
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Ex-inspector says HMRC hasn’t totally ruled out historically probing contracts that last year went from outside to inside.

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12th January, 2022 | IR35 Further Reading

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Nigel Nordone
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How you see yourself won’t necessarily show in the client’s assessment, and that assumes an assessment will actually be made.

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10th January, 2022 | IR35 Further Reading

Author
Chris Mattingly
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Know these three CV and LinkedIn must-dos for a fruitful 12 months’ contracting.

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5th January, 2022 | CV Guides

Author
Matt Craven
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As long as you follow HMRC’s rules, your ‘annual event’ can go off with a tax-free bang, virtually or in-person.

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23rd December, 2021 | Limited Companies

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Joanne Harris
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Just like Companies House, the Revenue punishes the unpunctual. So get in way before Jan 31st.

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22nd December, 2021 | Limited Companies

Author
Christian Hickmott
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Learning or developing these skills for 2022 could lead to higher contract rates and more opportunities.

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21st December, 2021 | Jobs Guides

Author
Brittany Eldridge
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Avoid any New Year headaches with your Self Assessment tax return by being aware of these dates and deadlines.

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17th December, 2021 | Money

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TaxScouts
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Overview for umbrella contractors of what can be claimed; how and when.

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15th December, 2021 | Umbrella Companies

Author
Damon Cochrane
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Brollies and agencies are letting down contractors five-fold on a document with only 10 pay 'must-haves.'

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8th December, 2021 | Successful Contracting

Author
Crawford Temple
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What an SA302 is and when contractors might need it from their accountant or HMRC.

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7th December, 2021 | Successful Contracting

Author
Graham Jenner