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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Knowing what to do, and when, can be the difference between zero and kerching.

Contractor tax experts fear a new approach to IR35 won’t end old habits at HMRC.

Reassurance for an IT contractor whose agent isn’t liable to pay him.

Tax expert on running a ‘Ltd’ company via a third party to insulate its assets if you divorce.

Knock-knock jokes, singing and handcuffs – job candidates know no bounds at interview.