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Legal aid for an agency contractor stuck with a 12-month restriction clause.

Officials respond to IT contractors calling No 10 to clean up security clearance.

Not having truly transferable skills isn't stopping contractors trying to switch sector.

IR35 expert helps an IT contractor wanting to avoid a risky tax position.

What VAT increasing to 20% means for IT contractor companies.

'Most VAT-registered firms will pass the bigger burden on to customers.'

Blow to an IT contractor banking on returning to the UK within 183 days.

IT contractor advised to bill for hours sat at home twiddling his thumbs.

Expert lets down a self-employed web designer hoping for immunity from the IR35 rules.

CV tips for a freelancer back to the market after a month-long jaunt.

Legal aid for an out-of-contract 'Ltd' feeling hard done by his accountant.

IFA on how to make the most of money left in contractor business accounts.

Expert helps a freelancer fretting about changing invoice layout mid-contract.

An IT contractor in legal bother may be able to a launch a claim of his own.

IFA says it's never too late for contractor couples to talk about pensions.