Limited company tax: what do I need to pay?

A must-read for everyone new to ‘Ltd’ contracting, or a refresher for the long-serving.

New suicide of Loan Charge contractor takes the tax’s death toll to seven people

Unheeded warning to HMRC, ministers and the chancellor has the most tragic of consequences.

Loan Charge disclosure deadline imminent: final considerations for contractors

Between now and Monday, many still have an unenviable decision to take.

Contractor’s guide to contracting in Nigeria

Not the obvious choice, but why rule out a stint in Africa’s oil-rich, fastest-growing economy?

Loan Charge group wants your redacted HMRC correspondence

Evidence of HMRC bullying or blundering with dates is sought, for Sir Amyas’ eyes only.

Contractors’ Questions: How are agency contractors’ clients pre-empting IR35 reform?

Consultancies are helping engagers push IR35 down the table and off their plate.

IR35: Agencies shy to say ‘small company’ in contractor job adverts

As April 2020 nears, recruiters are reluctant to advertise your engager as exempt (even if they are).

How contractors can land a rate rise to offset IR35 reform’s impact

Tactics to tackle the potential cost of April 2020’s tax changes are a must. What are yours?

Taxman shows leniency to 80,000 MTD businesses

HMRC waives penalties for the third who failed to file, but another deadline falls this Thursday.

Sajid Javid tipped to unveil Budget 2019 on or around October 21st

New chancellor rumoured to want his first autumn Budget about a month from now.

Loan Charge contractors get extra time to meet with Sir Amyas Morse

The 2019 Loan Charge Review extends the deadline for meeting to October 14th.

IR35 Private Sector Reform: ‘Deemed employee’, but don’t rely on a client’s protection

The new off-payroll rules may mean more contractors are treated as employees of the companies hiring them in the taxman’s eyes, but that doesn’t mean you won’t need your own insurance policy.

Contractor pensions advice: Pensions for contractors

Find out the best way to set up a suitable pension as a contractor. 

HMRC scrapes IR35 win against BBC presenter trio who owe £920,000

Judges just about go against Gosling, Wilcox and Eades, the BBC’s faces of forced limited company usage.

Contractors’ Questions: Will joining my client’s payroll imply I was a disguised employee?

The taxman won’t focus on historic cases -- or at least that’s what he’s said.

Contractors’ confidence stagnates, as Brexit and IR35 fears pervade

IPSE: Clouds of uncertainty aren’t shifting, and just one of them could bring the house down.

More suicides by Loan Charge contractors imminent, chancellor warned

An emergency order is the only way to stop the loan charge suicide rate doubling, Javid told.

Jesse Norman accused of attempting to prejudice Loan Charge Review

Minister’s review letter that doesn’t initially detail the review raises a ‘frightening’ prospect.

Contractors’ Questions: Is the Expat Tax Scheme best for a contract in Denmark?

‘Brexit will just deepen the complications you’ll face if you try to use your limited company in Copenhagen.’

Loan Charge 2019 Review opens up to contractors, alive to ‘independent’ concerns

Contractors and their families are among those who can now have their say to Sir Amyas Morse.

Off-Payroll Rules’ liability: your top tax and status FAQs about April 2020

How a reformed IR35 spells changes for your PSC and its contractual partners.

Jesse Norman accused of attempting to prejudice Loan Charge Review

Minister’s review letter that doesn’t initially detail the review raises a ‘frightening’ prospect.

More suicides by Loan Charge contractors imminent, chancellor warned

An emergency order is the only way to stop the loan charge suicide rate doubling, Javid told.

Why the 2019 Loan Charge Review warrants a review of its own

Dead ahead: Contractors, brace yourselves for a surface-level assessment of considerable icebergs.

New Loan Charge Review attacked for being ‘independent’ only in name

Experts, advisers and MPs fear a rerun of the Treasury’s March ‘whitewash.’

Now's the perfect time for government to suspend Loan Charge 2019

It’s practical and proportionate to pause the charge while it’s appropriateness is assessed.

HMRC says IR35 probe into GSK contractors came from routine checks

Not a campaign, and not a sign of things to come, implies the taxman, despite eyeing other pharmas.

IR35 liability from April 2020: Who’s liable, for what and when?

Part one of two on arguably the biggest question facing the UK contractor industry.

Closing your company over IR35 reform: six steps if you must shut

Play your cards compliantly if parting with a PSC, to deny HMRC of your final hand.

IT contractor demand index fell in August to financial crash level

Lehman and AWR were the last time growth in the appetite for freelance IT skills was so weak.

What home office expenses can I claim as a limited company contractor?

Flat rate or receipts basis? Either method makes working from home expense-able.

Boris Johnson assures contractors of a review for Loan Charge 2019

The prime minister’s assurance of action is welcomed, but contractors are cautioned over what it doesn’t mean.

What is the dividend tax? Rates, allowances and how to calculate it

A contractor accountant crunches the key cut-off numbers so you don’t have to.

Why Loan Charge 2019 risks ruining the UK economy

To contractors, the country’s finances and even the PM, this retrospective tax could be their undoing.

Contractors’ Questions: How to calculate a deemed payment under IR35?

Eight calculations loom for inside IR35 contractors who need to pay HMRC.

HMRC's IR35 letter to GlaxoSmithKline contractors

View a copy of the letter received by GSK contractors from HMRC regarding their IR35 status. 

How contractors can prepare for 2020 private sector IR35 reform

Seven steps PSCs ought to take before April, rather than just waiting for the other shoe to drop.

What is Corporation Tax? Rates, allowances and how to calculate it

It’s not for the faint-hearted, but it can still pay to know about CT, even if it is your adviser’s job.

Contractors, protest with us against Loan Charge 2019 on Sep 4th

A simple message to coincide with the Spending Review needs your voice to amplify it.