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Latest Contractor Guides

Title
Supervision, Direction or Control: a contractor's need-to-know
Summary

Practical steps to take to help ensure your contracting future is free from SDC.

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14th October, 2015 | Successful Contracting

Author
cukAdmin
Title
Contractors' Questions: Should I take my client to small claims court?
Summary

Legal tips for an unpaid 'Plan B' contractor fobbed off with excuses.

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13th October, 2015 | Successful Contracting

Author
Simon Moore
Title
Finance Bill 2016: Travel & Subsistence Summary
Summary

Bullet point briefing on whether you can claim tax relief on expenses from April.

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12th October, 2015 | Successful Contracting

Author
cukAdmin
Title
Contractors' Questions: What if HMRC sends me an APN?
Summary

A few facts should help one contractor guard against too many more sleepless nights.

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9th October, 2015 | Successful Contracting

Author
Simon Moore
Title
A contractor's guide to Jobseeker's Allowance - Can I claim JSA?
Summary

The ins, outs and even the ethics of claiming benefits while you're on the bench.

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7th October, 2015 | Successful Contracting

Author
Simon Moore
Title
Contractors' Questions: How to handle profit from VAT Flat Rate Scheme?
Summary

Tax tips for a contractor concerned about the gains from going flat for VAT purposes.

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6th October, 2015 | VAT

Author
Simon Moore
Title
Contractors' Questions: Am I entitled to holiday or sick leave?
Summary

Legal aid for an IT freelancer whose contract is silent about time off.  

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24th September, 2015 | Successful Contracting

Author
Simon Moore
Title
Top IT contractor certifications of 2015-16
Summary

Getting your skills in writing will help satisfy today's harder to convince clients. 

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23rd September, 2015 | Training

Author
Simon Moore
Title
Contractors' Questions: How to give clients a gift without it taxing me?
Summary

Pens or plaques are perfect presents for customers of Plan B.

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22nd September, 2015 | Successful Contracting

Author
Simon Moore
Title
Contractors' Questions: What’s my IR35 status as a limited company director?
Summary

The Intermediaries legislation in a nutshell for a newcomer to contracting.

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21st September, 2015 | IR35 Further Reading

Author
Simon Moore
Title
Contractors’ Questions: Which IT skills are still ‘hot’ as summer ends?
Summary

Most of what's being demanded now will remain sought-after into 2016.

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18th September, 2015 | Jobs Guides

Author
Simon Moore
Title
Contractors’ Questions: Should the agency be charging me admin fees?
Summary

Deductions he didn’t agree to are cause for an IT temp to complain to the authorities. 

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17th September, 2015 | Guide to Contracts

Author
Laura Wilkinson
Title
Contractors’ Questions: What important tax dates are coming up?
Summary

Avoid missing any upcoming tax dates with this September/October tax diary. 

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17th September, 2015 | Limited Companies

Author
Laura Wilkinson
Title
How to submit your VAT return online
Summary

Step-by-step guide to completing and submitting your quarterly VAT return online. 

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16th September, 2015 | VAT

Author
Laura Wilkinson
Title
Contractors’ Questions: How to clear an overdrawn loan account?
Summary

Tax tips for an IT company duo who’ve taken out more than the declared dividends. 

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15th September, 2015 | Limited Companies

Author
Laura Wilkinson