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The fallout from the Post Office’s £104m IR35 liability has taken a new turn, with contractors potentially owed millions in tax after it emerged that HMRC will not offset tax already paid. ir35update.co.uk/post-office…
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THIS thread below tells the story of the living hell of the #loanchargescandal #loanchargesuicides #loancharge @loanchargeAPPG
A man who served his country in the Royal Navy. Battling cancer & plagued by suicidal thoughts linked to #loancharge. Told by professional advisers that scheme was "HMRC compliant" and above board. Now desperately trying to settle. A sad, familiar story.
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RT @justcontracting: Dividend tax hike could be on the cards in the budget, according to press reports today. itcontracting.com/dividend-t… https…
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How much can you expect to pay for a contractor accountant? Read our guide to accountancy fees, and compare some of the leading providers. itcontracting.com/contractor…
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Always the best question on the tax return form. HMRC really pulling out the big guns to crack down on tax avoidance.
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HMRC new guidance on Managed Service Companies. Advisers range from supportive to troubled about HMRC ‘reiterating’ nine tests that 1,000 IT contractors so far not passing is costing them £57,000. Each. itcontracting.com/hmrc-spotl…
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How Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) changes announced in the Autumn Budget increase the tax liability of company directors pursuing a Members’ Voluntary Liquidation. contracteye.co.uk/closing-a-…
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#freelancertip - Increase your prices. Many contractors feel like they can't increase their rates because they're afraid they'll lose clients but this is often not the case. Get in the habit of increasing your prices every year. focusaccountancy.co.uk/ #accountingandaccountants
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The Autumn Budget will be new chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first opportunity to set out the Labour government’s economic plans for the country, but what should contractors be looking out for? Take a look at our predictions: warr.co.uk/blog/contractors-…
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🚨 HMRC is hiring 5,000+ compliance officers to strengthen tax enforcement and close the tax gap. Big changes are coming! Read more: fcsa.org.uk/hmrc-to-hire-ove… #TaxCompliance #HMRC #Business
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When you’re #selfemployed you don’t have the protection or security of an employer meaning you have to face an element of #financial risk. It’s important therefore to consider #contractors insurance to protect your business, your personal assets, your income and your clients.👀 – at Horwich, England
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Need a compliant and transparent umbrella company? i4 Services ensures full compliance with GDPR, IR35, and other regulations. Focus on your business while we handle the rest. 👉 bit.ly/3VkXHKW #Compliance #UmbrellaServices #GDPR #IR35
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With Autumn just around the corner, a new season brings with it new opportunities - especially in education 🍁📚 If you're looking to place contractors in education roles and require an umbrella payroll solution, look no further than us. #education
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The gig economy is transforming work as we know it. Explore how i4 Services empowers freelancers and contractors with support and compliance. 👉 bit.ly/3VB7vPU #GigEconomy #Freelancers #Contractors
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When you're running a business, do you have to keep paper copies of all your receipts, or will HMRC accept scanned copies? 🤔 Find out here ⬇️ freeagent.com/guides/expense…
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Keir Starmer puts contractors on notice for ‘painful’ Autumn Budget 2024, warning ‘it won’t be business-as-usual’ - reasons to dread October 30th! itcontracting.com/keir-starm…
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The head of a leading umbrella compliance firm urges contractors to be cautious if they receive unsolicited calls from umbrella company 'brokers'. itcontracting.com/compliance…
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How to do your accounting easily: 1 of 7 Start by getting a system & business bank account Examples Sole Traders - use a Challenger banking App e.g. Mettle (FREE), Starling, Tide etc Limited Company – get @FreeAgent FREE with NatWest bank account or @joinmettle
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