Contractors, remember, remember the 5th of October

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

Lib Dems want new employment status tests

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

Contractor arrested under Official Secrets Act

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

IR35 Forum: July's minutes are just a one-sided view

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

Contractor mortgage lenders start to accept SA302 workarounds

The death of SA302s appears to have been greatly exaggerated -- as a problem.

July's IR35 Forum: a quick need-to-know

The key takeaways of the first IR35 Forum meeting since the off-payroll rules hit.

HMRC revises IR35 guidance at public gigs

Tweak to who's caught, coincides with fresh Forum minutes and 'ESS' becoming 'CEST.'

Contractors' Questions: When to extract £20,000 winding up my 'Ltd'?

Before or after drawing up the accounts? That is the payment question of a retiring PSC.

Don't extend off-payroll rules, Hammond urged

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

'Disincorporation relief mustn't disappear from April'

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

Contractors' Questions: Can I contribute to a pension via my PSC?

Nest eggs come with tax savings when PSCs pay monthly into employer contributions.

Freelance engineers see their numbers boom

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

Contractors' Questions: Can I contribute to a pension via my PSC?

Nest eggs come with tax savings when PSCs pay monthly into employer contributions.

Freelance engineers see their numbers boom

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

Contractors' Questions: What if I contract for a council's 'Ltd' contractor?

'One legislative chapter or another,' is the closest to the formula which a PSC seeks.

Where IT contractors are currently in demand

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

Ad watchdog rips up income trust's adverts

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

Contractors' Questions: Is a broadband upgrade a claimable expense?

Light or reliant? The level of internet usage is a key to knowing if you can claim.

Use nest eggs to boost older business soloists, Hammond told

Chancellor called to let latecomers to contracting access pension pots to help their start-up.

Simon Dolan launches new contractor accountancy firm

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

Hammond sets date for Autumn Budget 2017

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

Contractors' Questions: Any travel expenses as a brolly on a job inside IR35?

Only a few options, including the unspeakable, for an ex-PSC at a local authority that's not local.

Adviser to contractors warns of 'very active' VAT man

'Moonlighters' and 'ghosts' appear to be behind a six-month spike in VAT enforcement.

A LinkedIn profile picture is worth a thousand dislikes

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

Hammond let off over 'Dostoevsky-esque' Finance Bill

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

Contractors' Questions: Should I set up a PSC solely to receive £10,000?

'Going 'Ltd' doesn't look worth it, assuming it really is just a once in a lifetime opportunity.'

IT contractor demand hits a new high for 2017

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

Contractors' Questions: Should I set up a PSC solely to receive £10,000?

'Going 'Ltd' doesn't look worth it, assuming it really is just a once in a lifetime opportunity.'

How to use a dividend tax calculator

What contractors should (and shouldn't) be doing when calculating their dividends online.

Light-touch on GDPR penalties sought, then suggested

ICO agrees to no hauling over the coals (initially), and issues 12 steps to get GDPR-ready.

A new contractor's guide to disguised remuneration

Why it doesn't pay to 'follow the money' promised by schemes, salesmen and slogans.

Contractors' Questions: Must I alter my LinkedIn profile as the agency says?

'However you look at it, your recruiter shouldn't be listed as your employer if you're 'Ltd.''

Revenue takes more off small firm tax avoiders

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

Taxman in offshore income account squeeze

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

Contractors, don't go mad with dividends between now and April

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

Umbrella companies are 'immoral parasites', NHS told

Complaints prompt Unite to 'tar all brollies with the same brush', and demand a ban.

Why private sector IR35 reform isn't inevitable

Bedding in, not rolling out, is what HMRC's latest IR35 language speaks to.

Contractors' Questions: Which tax code if inside IR35 in the public sector?

Off-payroll rules expert helps a contractor wanting to set his agency straight.

Hammond puts feelers out for Autumn Budget 2017

Chancellor tipped to tour the north, just as taxpayers tell the Treasury what he should do.

Taylor Review cost taxpayers £74,000

Taxpayer-funded employment probe paid one employer about £50,000.

Contractors, don't go mad with dividends between now and April

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

Umbrella companies are 'immoral parasites', NHS told

Complaints prompt Unite to 'tar all brollies with the same brush', and demand a ban.

Why private sector IR35 reform isn't inevitable

Bedding in, not rolling out, is what HMRC's latest IR35 language speaks to.

Contractors' Questions: Which tax code if inside IR35 in the public sector?

Off-payroll rules expert helps a contractor wanting to set his agency straight.

Hammond puts feelers out for Autumn Budget 2017

Chancellor tipped to tour the north, just as taxpayers tell the Treasury what he should do.

Taylor Review cost taxpayers £74,000

Taxpayer-funded employment probe paid one employer about £50,000.

Contractors, don't go mad with dividends between now and April

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