Thursday, December 22, 2016

Contractors' Questions: Can I return to France but retain my UK client?

A cut-and-dry answer for a French citizen whose tax status isn't an issue (until now).

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

How IT contractors can get more out of technology recruiters

A from the shadows account about what really goes on inside agents' minds.

Making Tax Digital – a contractor's guide

Shuddering at the thought of ‘quarterly accounting' is fine; not prepping for it isn't.

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

How the IT pay cap operates on the NHS

Who enforces the cap; where it's set and what it means for your daily rate.

NHS IT agency foresees PSCs moving to brollies

Many health service IT contractors tipped to turn to umbrellas before April.

Monday, December 19, 2016

Contractors' Questions: Is invoicing and red tape with a US client taxing?

Top tips for a Plan B contractor whose American gig might be a minefield.

Life as a contractor: the good, the bad and the ugly

Succeeding at contracting is far easier if you understand its risks and rewards.

Friday, December 16, 2016

Why PSCs won't want HMRC to see them in distress

Decoding the Autumn Statement pledge on insolvency that's gone under the radar.

Thursday, December 15, 2016

OTS asks for ideas to simplify VAT

Former reviewer of IR35 turns its attention to Value Added Tax.

Seven questions to ask contract IT job agencies

Don't brand yourself as from the awkward squad -- but do ask any new agent the following.

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

IT contractor market heading for a traditional Christmas

Runaway demand seems far from on the cards this festive season.

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

EU data rules giving CEOs the fear factor

Most corporate bosses worry about GDPR; but not whether it bites or not.

Monday, December 12, 2016

Offshore scheme users face requirement to notify

Going forward to HMRC, when the scheme provider hasn't, will be your duty.

IR35 reform MP accused over mileage expenses

Critic of the Intermediaries rules faces flak of his own due to claiming while abroad.

Friday, December 9, 2016

Contractors' Questions: How to make my two properties less taxing?

Mitigating stamp duty isn't possible; circumventing it all together is -- IFA. 

Thursday, December 8, 2016

Contractors' Questions: Any IR35 risk to health and safety course?

Status expert urges a PSC to put up strong resistance -- to HMRC; not his client.

NHS boss 'orders a stop to payments to PSCs'

Managers operating via companies should no longer be paid, hospitals told.

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Contractors' Questions: Who's caught by April's IR35 changes?

In a nutshell: how IR35 reform affects your PSC, your agent and your public client.

Free webinar on the new IR35 rules from April 2017

Join Orange Genie for the lowdown on IR35 changes in the public sector.

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Four new IR35 documents you should read right now

Taxman's PDF medley is almost essential (if not light) reading for all PSCs.

Contractors' IR35 status to rest with public sector clients

Draft IR35 legislation puts the new liability on end-users, not agencies.

Monday, December 5, 2016

A new contractor's guide to self-assessment

Six steps to help keep the taxman off your back when filing your first tax return.

Contractor body calls to define self-employment

Setting 'self-employment' in stone will help a host of separate probes into them.

Friday, December 2, 2016

Contractors' Questions: How to get paid if my client's in Australia?

Being located Down Under doesn't put those who owe you out of reach.

Thursday, December 1, 2016

Staff body backs worker tax arrangements probe

A pledge to explore differing tax treatment where the work is the same is welcomed.