Contracting News

Just because our sector can manage, it’ll be remiss of the government if it repeats its mistakes.

The 22nd isn't just about IR35, as Hammond tends to hit PSCs on multiple fronts.

My half-year assessment of IR35 in the public sector is in -- and it doesn't look very good.

Sole trader or 'Ltd'? Here’s how your skills development options should be improved.

Scarcity of computer skills soars, with 22 types of techie now deemed 'hard to find.'

The ability of even the US President to incite backlash may be dwarfed by the chancellor's on the 22nd.

UK capital goes from almost no shortages to half a dozen in just a month.

Autumn Budget expected to contain a suspension or snip to the £85,000 threshold.

A single way to treat courses no matter how attendees freelance is fairer, chancellor told.

Blinkered and naïve, the Revenue is digging a deeper hole for itself.

Less than a year to correct UK tax issues or filings for your offshore matters.

Conditions for IT contractors improving despite EU ambiguity, or perhaps because of it.

Other anti-contractor measures, affecting take-home pay, regarded as just as likely.

Contractors' preferred way to pay spreads to the general economy, beating forecasts five-fold.

Crooks exploit HMRC's fault-finding reputation, to get you clicking on an illusion.

The press pack’s reporting of the Glenister case is wrong, unhelpful and dangerous.

Chancellor tipped to go big on November 22nd, making IR35 reform a firmer prospect.

Taxman's tie-ups to get data automatically are making him probe more, not less.

There's a three-fold story unfolding, and part of it features a 30% rate increase.

Your last chance to discuss data protection guarantees, before you have to make them.

The PM's Florence speech didn't do definitives, but the expectation on compliance is clear.

But a shortage of red meat is making company directors hungry for more, says the IoD.

Top tips, examples and diagrams deployed to clear up confusion about brollies.

There's no gunpowder or plot, but HMRC could next week deem you a treasonous taxpayer.

Woman who works on behalf of the state put in custody for potentially spying against it.

'Define self-employment, set new legal tests and introduce dependent contractor status.'

Multiple concerns aren't getting in the way of the off-payroll rules being hailed as a success.

Chancellor warned off private sector IR35 reform, as it'll leave HMRC short-changed.

Tax bodies say anti-limited company measures make DR more necessary, not less.

The likes of Crossrail connects with the growing mass of engineers who want flexibility.

Nine areas of the temporary IT skills market are 'hot,' even as the colder months loom.

IR35 solution provider hit by the ASA, as its marketing claims are branded 'misleading.'

The founder of SJD Accountancy returns, offering an IR35-inspired model for contractors.

Less than 70 days to go to see if private sector IR35 reform is real, proposed or incoming.

That image you like of you is just so cool. But what does your target audience make of it?

'Second longest act of its kind, which reforms contracting, isn't the chancellor's fault.'

Rate premiums to be had, especially for six IT contractors willing to jump ship.

Fairness and honesty questions posed, but HMRC has a £474million answer.

Contractors are not the target --'for once' -- of a HMRC criminal prosecution threat.

Ahead of next year's £3,000 cutback, remember that even a little excess can be illegal.