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What sole traders are entitled to receive from a state pension and why paying into a private pension is important.

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 - Pensions

Labour government promises changes to worker status

Labour’s plans for a new single status for workers plus improved protection and employment rights

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 - Other

IR35: one in five highly-skilled contractors not working

One in five highly-skilled contractors are currently not working amid rising economic inactivity.

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MPs call for UK Taxpayer Advocate Service for freelancers and the self-employed

Calls are growing for a UK version of the US Taxpayer Advocate Service to support taxpayers facing HMRC’s heavy-handed tactics.

Computer Weekly

Loan charge under review: Second inquiry into controversial contractor tax policy announced

The Government has committed to resolving the fallout from a controversial, retroactive UK tax policy that has left thousands of IT contractors living under the shadow of life-changing tax bills since it came into force in April 2019.

Citywire

Reeves to crack down on umbrella companies ‘exploiting’ workers after IR35

The Chancellor has pledged to tackle non-compliance in the umbrella market by introducing new rules around who is responsible for contractors’ taxes.

Computer Weekly

Outside IR35: What the Autumn Budget’s Employers’ NI changes mean for IT contractors

The Government used the Autumn Budget to announce an increase in Employers NICs which could have implications for IT contractors.

Financial Times

Employers’ national insurance rise a risk for SMEs, tax experts warn

An increase in employers’ NI could have positive effects for self-employed workers and for the firms that hire them.

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