Banks hired techies over bankers in 2018

Tech-dependent Barclays, HSBC and JP Morgan dominate the UK’s top 20 hiring companies.

Treasury told to delay Loan Charge 2019

A day of mass protest and moving evidence culminates in claims of unconstitutional conduct.

How Switzerland will treat UK contractors in a no-deal Brexit

To avoid delay, permits for Britons with Swiss contracts should be sorted before March.

Spring Statement 2019: What contractors can expect

With loan charge, Brexit and IR35 uncertainty, is the devil in the detail all we can rely on?

Status experts endorse HMRC’s IR35 blanketing model

The ‘guinea pig’ probe into one PSC, to decide on IR35 for all PSCs, wins two advisers’ backing.

HMRC unveils ‘tell us you corporately evaded tax’ tool

An offence with huge implications for contracting just got its own widget for whistle-blowers.

HMRC 'engaged disguised remuneration contractors'

A question that the Revenue last year dodged is finally answered -- by contractors it hired.

Making Tax Digital pilot suffering from ‘low take-up’

Small companies give HMRC the cold shoulder for its invitation to digitise VAT.

Law firm condemns ‘IR35 scaremongering’

Four ‘false news’ examples on IR35 get picked apart by a recruitment lawyer.

With IR35, what contractors' clients say still matters most

As HMRC signs off its ‘guinea pig’ model, it’s end-users who continue to rule the IR35 roost.

Use Spring Statement 2019 to act on late payment, chancellor told

Hammond hears that it’s time his warm words translated into reformist actions.

Why agencies will bear the brunt of operating 2020’s off-payroll rules

Clients have a single decision to make whereas agencies face a laundry list, plus a bed of nails.

Tax schemes suck mid-income towns onto map of HMRC avoidance

Crowds of commuters getting taken in about tax liabilities has put their towns on the map.

Contractors' Questions: Does a confidentiality agreement require my passport?

Hand it over to a man with no past in a public place? ‘If something doesn’t feel right…’

Loan Charge contractors to march on Westminster

Protest organisers call you to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with MPs fighting retrospection.

HMRC ‘used tax probe as Trojan Horse for IR35 enquiry’

Former inspector warns of IR35 investigations having ‘unrelated’ beginnings.

Distress of Loan Charge 2019 laid bare

MPs get a preview of how HMRC’s tax has turned people’s lives upside down.

Using a limited company overseas: a UK contractor’s definitive guide

Whether you can work abroad via your PSC is a bit of a traffic light. But in 12 countries, you can push the button with confidence.

Contractors asked to give evidence on Loan Charge 2019

Sir Ed Davey’s APPG wants you to come forward to outline the ‘reality of your situation.’

Five overseas hotspots for UK contractors in 2019

Buenos Aires or Bern? There’s a lot of different colour for contractors to fly into this year.

How Hays IT says clients can prepare for IR35 reform

What private sector preparations for the 2020 rules should look like right now.

Corbyn unveils his tax return, 'error' included

Labour leader challenges Hammond and May to share their self-assessment forms.

Contractors trust clients over agents on IR35 status

If PSCs had their way, they might do what one adviser suggests -- cut recruiters out.

Government gets 11th hour Brexit advice on immigration policy

‘Ditch the salary threshold, extend visas to three years and exempt scarce occupations.’

Contractors’ Questions: Can I stay freelance for a contract in France?

‘Same status is possible, but getting local advice on the ground is a definite must.’

IT contractor demand index score sinks to 26-month low

‘Wait and see’ mode until Brexit completes has put the brakes on contract billings.

IPSE's governance changes: a contractor speaks up

Divisiveness, change and removal. It’s all gone on, but now it’s time to move on.

Why HMRC's IR35 consultation is its chance to learn lessons

A lot of off-payroll rule uncertainty looms, but there isn’t a lot of will to stem it. Or is there?

‘Specify VAT if UK crashes out of EU, or delay MTD’

Government told that small VAT-registered companies need ‘no deal’ scenarios.

BBC's top brass bruised as MPs attack over PSCs

A muddled IR35 policy is why the broadcaster still hasn’t fixed its dog’s breakfast, says the PAC.

Contractors, did you receive a CT603 notice?

Insolvent, dormant and detailed. The Revenue’s reminder reaches many types of contractor.

Why we’re taking HMRC to court over Loan Charge 2019

Contractors, it’s time to remove HMRC’s ability to be judge, jury and executioner.

Contractors' Questions: How to get my invoices paid by two warring directors?

Only narrow options with numerous negatives exist in this 'absolute mess.'

Loan charge contractors get seven-year HMRC payment concession

Taxpayers on less than £30k are offered an automatic, ‘no questions asked’ arrangement.

Spring Statement 2019 due on March 13th

Chancellor to get to his feet two weeks pre-Brexit, a few weeks post-IR35 consultation.

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IT helpdesk howlers: best of 2018’s worst revealed

‘Have you tried turning it off and on again?’ is often an ask too far.