Contractors’ Questions: How can Frontier Work Permits be made mandatory from July 1st?

More than just obligatory, FWPs come with serious consequences if shirked (even for Swiss bankers).

Contractors, now the UK has an adequacy decision, the free flow of personal data can reign supreme

Thankfully the European Commission has added the UK to an elite club -- no major surprise, yet it was touch-and-go for a bit.

Contractors’ Questions: How do I know if I’m due a Loan Charge refund?

Overview of the Morse-ordered voluntary restitution process, including how to apply (by post).

HMRC’s furlough fraud probes hit 7,400, unsettling limited company directors

The sheer weight of CJRS interventions could be seized upon to keep denying directors help, fears Forgotten Ltd.

HMRC admits CEST cost £1.8million, and upwards

Taxman forced to reveal that at just a little over its halfway point, his IR35 tool swallowed a lot -- almost £2million.

HMRC's CEST tool 'leaves 210,000 contractors in IR35 status limbo’

Even by the taxman’s own figures, Check Employment Status for Tax is still not fit for purpose -- advisers.

Contractors’ Questions: How to work overseas via my limited company in the Brexit age?

Where ContractorUK’s overseas contracting guides are still accurate, and where three modifications apply.

Contractors, sorry, but there’s little wriggle room for BBL recipients who overdrew dividends

Pandemic or not, either your limited company’s distribution to yourself was due or it wasn’t.

IT contractors at risk of ‘Anywhere Job’ trend, more so thanks to covid-19

The pandemic is sharpening the double-edged sword of work that can be done anywhere, ‘potentially cheaper’ and by the ‘equally skilled.’

Why the Anywhere Jobs report is worth a read, but not a sleepless night

Offshore teams and tech have come on enormously, yet nimble IT contractors needn’t be fazed.

Contractors’ Questions: Does a British IT tutor in Germany need to self-assess with HMRC?

The solution for a technology teacher should just be a (long distance) phone call away.

Contractors, here's when the true impact of a new IR35 will become clear

Studies, surveys and snapshots? Keep ‘em coming. But three channels will provide the real answer – and soon.

Contractors, did you draw dividends after receiving a Bounce Back Loan?

Why that covid-19 cash injection your company got could have rendered your  dividend illegal.

Digital Right to Work checks extended, again, until August 31st 2021

The government postponing the return of physical checks for the second time bodes well for a 'permanent digital solution.'

Contractors’ Questions: Is an Apple One Premier Subscription an allowable company expense?

A contractor needs to make clear it’s the 5-device coverage that’s ‘wholly’ necessary; not the add-ons.

Contractors’ Questions: Are loans received after December 2010 not subject to the loan charge?

Adviser helps a loan charge contractor whose inputs aren’t being accepted by HMRC.

Loan Charge contractors urged to apply ahead of September 30th refunds deadline

Don’t let long wait times at the Revenue put you off – start today, says the LITRG.

Outside IR35 public sector roles have more than recovered -- the private sector is surely next

Stats indicate departments have more B2B openings than pre-reform. All the signs suggest companies will follow suit.

'Appalling' payroll boss Scott Rooney's 11-year ban slammed as too lenient

Umbrella director gets off with a year’s disqualification for every month he channelled out an unsubstantiated £37million.

What Northern Light Solutions losing its IR35 appeal means for contractors

Get your client’s view of things,  and get it early, regardless of which set of off-payroll rules affect you.

Why one third of contractors being placed outside IR35 is a platform from which to build

It’s not business-as-usual. But limited company contracting is far from on its knees.

'Unfortunate' Robert Lee loses IR35 case, owing £70,000 to HMRC

A Nationwide IT contractor who worked as a project manager falls short by 'fine margins.'

Top ten things to check if you have an outside IR35 decision

‘Client put me outside IR35 -- I’m alright Jack.’ But are you, really?

‘Client put me outside IR35 -- I’m alright Jack.’ But are you, really?

Ten things to check if you have the IR35 decision you want, and six things to help put it beyond doubt.

New 'Workers’ Watchdog' placates umbrella company regulation backers

A Single Enforcement Body is welcomed, but not unreservedly and with qualms over when.

Tax efficient investments for limited companies

Four ways that you as the director of your own company can make a return.

No jab, no job? Perhaps, but taking away a covid vaccine-refuser’s work is tricky, outside of Healthcare

Contractors are shoulder to shoulder with staff when it comes to the grounds to refuse extending their arms.

Contractors, if your loan was sold or is being recalled, here’s what to do

Third parties now demanding those ‘never will be collected’ loans are the sting in a long tail.

Contractors' Questions: Can I do my company accounts myself?

Even numerate contractors should think carefully before answering two key questions.

SDLT: Contractors, do you qualify for a break once the holiday ends?

At least two reliefs from stamp duty could help keep the inevitable post-holiday blues at bay.

IT contractor demand surged to 23-year high in May 2021

Not since May 1998 has appetite for technology skills on a temp basis been so 'huge.'

Third of contractors 'outside IR35' under new off-payroll rules

Two studies put one in three contractors as not caught by the ‘damning’ April 6th rules.

Best tech contractor job skills 2021: what’s hot

Four IT specialisms are doing a brisk business, with one paying out £750+ a day.

HMRC admits to processing just 3% of Loan Charge refunds

Taxman accused of 'doing all he can to hold on to people’s money, in defiance of Morse.'

IR35: Post Office case ‘could be UK’s watershed moment for status’

A multi-million pound worker compensation bill could compel droves of employers – and self-employed individuals – to act.

Contractors, factor in TAAR when winding up your limited company

Beware four complex, partly interpretative hoops to jump through upon distributing at your PSC’s end.

Contractors, factor in TARR when winding up your limited company

Beware four complex, partly interpretative hoops to jump through upon distributing at your PSC’s end.

Contractors to rate the government on supporting limited companies during covid

The Guardian asks to hear from the excluded; The Times ‘misses the elephant in the room’ and The Sun is seen as a warning.

REC calls for bad umbrella company 'hotline' so contractors can help HMRC

Ideas to regulate brollies are flowing thick and fast, with many saying the ultimate solution rests with end-users.