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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Resolved: Are the coaching fees my guru charges an allowable business expense?

Dos and don’ts of the application process to officially strike off your PSC.

Ranging from subscriptions and pensions to VAT perks and insurance, inside IR35 doesn’t totally turn the tax efficiency tap off if you’re a director.