‘Unsurprising’ £4.3m tax bill hits NHS for botched IR35 status results via CEST

Taxman demands millions from the health service’s digital arm, for fumbling its use of his own ‘toolkit.’

Dr Mantides makes the £20k cut, but eyes ‘bigger pot for IR35 defence’

The £60k stretch target is now in the urologist’s sights, as things ‘could get complicated.’

Why Mel Stride is the most inappropriate Treasury select committee chair in history

There’s something wrong when he who pushed through the loan charge gets to have oversight of it.

ContractorUK writes to MPs to stop IR35 changes from April 2020

Ten contractor supporters join this website in calling the elected to stand against further IR35 reform.

Do banks banning PSC workers warrant you closing your limited company?

Wait-and-see post-Budget (whenever that might be) still seems the wisest move.

'Controlled' Christa Ackroyd loses IR35 appeal to HMRC

Having only ‘some autonomy’ proves ineffective on the status battlefield for another BBC presenter.

Contractors ‘shouldn’t mistake a Budget delay for an IR35 reform delay’

A scrapping of Budget 2019 doesn’t dictate the same fate, or a deferral, for IR35 changes.

Final call for contractors to complete Loan Charge survey

As HMRC refuses to fully accept all tax dispute recommendations, contractors are urged to act.

Alternatives to contracting through a limited company

As banks ban PSCs, it’s time to explore how else to contract. Fortunately, the options aren’t that limited.

'Disappointed' contractor sector pans HMRC off-payroll guidance, again

Top advisers condemn an IR35 briefing note for barely scratching the surface of what’s to come.

Contractors’ Questions: Will Christmas party tickets exceeding £150 be a tax-free expense?

How a dinner-accommodation package priced at almost £300 is still tax deductible.

Royal Bank of Scotland to halt limited company hiring from February 28th

Despite its IR35 vow, RBS is to stop taking on contractors who aren’t PAYE-only.

Contractors’ Questions: What will Budget 2019 contain for contractors?

An adviser fields the Nov. 6th queries of a put-out PSC trying to dodge curve balls.

Tax body shares Loan Charge Review testimony

Disappointing controversy was warned against, and now needs sorting with fair treatment – ICAEW.

Contractors’ Questions: What will Budget 2019 contain for contractors?

An adviser fields the Nov. 6th queries of a put-out PSC trying to dodge curve balls.

MPs seek taxman’s take on the post-Loan Charge Review situation

Wanted: what HMRC is telling you will happen once Sir Amyas Morse reports.

IR35 expert warns contractors not to club together to form consultancies

Crudely forming collectives is something HMRC will be wise to, if not now by next April -- Qdos.

Contracting in Denmark – overview for UK contractors

A look at one of the EU contracting hotspots Brits are sure to miss their easy access to.

Bridging the tax task gap: What your limited company accountant won’t do

Even ‘fully inclusive’ accounting packages leave directors with duties. Do you know yours?

Contractors’ Questions: What about my Help to Buy mortgage if Budget 2019 axes the scheme?

Terms will be honoured -- even if no more loans will, and even though you still can take action.

Loan Charge expert reassures about Budget 2019 pre-dating Sir Amyas’ findings

Nothing sinister about the timing of Javid’s unveilings, as time and space for change remains -- WTT.

What is a limited company?

Answers -- as part of an honest look at the age-old question of what a limited company really is.

Contractors braced for Budget 2019 on November 6th

Brexit set to boss Sajid Javid’s Budget into making no Loan Charge or IR35 changes.

Tesco Bank Contractor Survival Guide: what to do if ‘inside IR35’ looms

Five steps to take if you face being put inside the rule you’ve always operated outside of.

Paul Uppal forced to quit as Small Business Commissioner

Contractor body among those concerned at the shock resignation of the late payment tsar.

Tesco Bank blanket assesses all contractors as inside IR35 from March 2020

All PSCs who want to keep their ‘jobs’ will be IR35-caught, with no rate rises to compensate.

How Barclays no longer hiring limited companies sits with us contractors

Disappointed but not surprised, says a Barclays PSC, preparing to be part of the bank’s contractor exodus.

How Barclays no longer hiring limited companies sits with us contractors

Disappointed but not surprised, says a Barclays PSC, preparing to be part of the bank’s contractor exodus.

Lloyds contractors begin meetings that will seal their IR35 fate

Three weeks of face-to-face talks are underway, ahead of no more limited companies at the bank from March.

Contractors, are your dividends at risk of a ‘look through’ by HMRC?

All eyes are on IR35 from 2020, but it’s actually the Agency Legislation which could see contractors’ staple payments reclassified.

5 Key Information Document requirements contractor agencies can’t do without

Agency PAYE, umbrella or PSC contractor? You should expect a KID, with these characteristics.

Brexit uncertainty boosted IT contractors in September

‘Deadlock’ over the UK’s EU departure has helped lift growth in IT contractor demand out of the doldrums.

Contractor sector handed Key Information Document templates

New official guidance lets agencies and umbrellas finalise forms for April 2020.

What Help to Buy failing the affordability test may mean for contractors

Two unflattering reports of the government’s housing showpiece could consign it for early demolition at Budget 2019.

Jesse Norman reported to Sir Amyas Morse over Loan Charge suicide ‘denials’

MPs ask the head reviewer of the tax to tell HMT of the number of lives it’s really taken.

Jesse Norman knocks back Loan Charge suspension calls

Minister defends keeping the potentially ‘inappropriate,’ suicide-inducing tax in force.

Dr George Mantides to appeal his IR35 case, with a barrister

Locum who lost enlists Michael Paulin QC, but needs your help to fund fighting HMRC.

Contractor’s guide to contracting in Kenya

Nairobi could make quite the home from home for contractors with corporate and IT backgrounds.

‘Domino effect’ of IR35 reform bites, as Lloyds, Barclays and GSK stop hiring limited company contractors

The number of clients ‘ceasing and desisting’ PSCs doubles in a day from three to six. And ‘more will follow.’

Limited company hiring bans ‘traceable to taxman’s IR35 nudge letters to GSK contractors’

Ex-inspector says the first shot against clients calling time on PSCs was fired when the Revenue wrote to the 1,500.

What the BBC presenters’ IR35 case really means for limited company contractors

It involves a giant of news, but this FTT case’s deciders have been massively underreported. Until now.

Contractors’ Questions: Can I head off getting LinkedIn connections I don't need?

How to stop agencies just clogging your feed, with a little help from the Beatles.