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Taking a break doesn't normally get round the rule on contractor expenses.

Umbrella and limited company workers using agents can choose for themselves.

Expert aid for a freelancer whose new pension shares are pointing downwards.

Expert aid on the holiday rights of limited and umbrella company workers.

Some limited company contractors will be directly affected by the EU agency workers' directive, writes Egos.

Coming clean could prove the lesser evil, says the IT Coach.

Fresh guidance from HMRC for partnerships and VAT registered firms.

Limited company contractors to escape equal treatment for temps.

Limited company contractors to escape equal treatment for temps.

Legal aid for a freelancer who 'doesn't have a leg to stand on.'

Delays to VAT registration are at odds with HMRC's own statistics.

State advisor signals immigration rules may need tightening again to protect British IT contractors.

New rules for directors of limited companies took effect from October 2009, including the need for a 'service address'.

Pleas to defer the VAT rate rise appear to have been in vain.

Why recruiters may be taking up to 50% of contractors' profits.