ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief – 06/May/2016
News this week covers: MSC warning; finance leader demand; PMIs; umbrella concerns eased; tax avoidance crackdown; and contractor confidence improves.
ContractorCalculator Market Report May 2016
Contractors are experiencing differing fortunes as Brexit concerns impact clients’ hiring intentions, although opportunities remain in niche markets.
MSC Tax Tribunal outcome could have wider repercussions for contractors, warns expert
Contractors who used an MSC provider could be at risk following the Christianuyi Ltd & Ors v Revenue & Customs ruling, warns Andy Vessey of Qdos.
Contractors can cut dividend tax by shifting life insurance costs into their company
Contractors can ease the blow of dividend tax changes and save corporation tax by moving life insurance into their company.
ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief – 29/Apr/2016
News this week covers: IR35 criticism; fluctuating finance demand; Brexit fears; new contract sector figures; pensions warning; & legislation review.
HMRC wins first MSC case in Tax Tribunal: Christianuyi Ltd & Ors v Revenue & Customs
HMRC has won the first case brought to the Tax Tribunal under the Managed Service Company (MSC) legislation: Christianuyi Ltd & Ors v Revenue & Customs.
Contractors encouraged to target niche sectors as clients adopt risk-averse approach
Finance and IT contractors should explore niche markets as recent global events have resulted in fluctuating demand amongst specific disciplines.
Public sector IR35 reforms called into question after HMRC figures proven wrong
Experts have called proposed IR35 reforms into question after a PAC study found that roughly 90% of public sector contractors are tax compliant.
ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief – 22/Apr/2016
News this week covers: SDC burden; public sector threat; North Sea opportunities; IT demand; Brexit impact; ONS stats; intermediaries guidance update.
Supervision, direction or control is widely misunderstood, says ContractorCalculator
ContractorCalculator has moved to clarify HMRC rules surrounding SDC, after it emerged that many are still unsure as to how they apply in practice.
Online contractor accounting officially mainstream following Queen’s Award win
Contractor accountant inniAccounts has won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation, marking a huge step for online contractor accountancy.
Public sector tax attack could force contractors out of Government clients
Contractors may be forced out of the public sector if IR35 proposals are added to the growing list of anti-contractor policy introduced by Government.
Contractor umbrella companies face huge burden checking for SDC
Umbrella companies who want to continue processing T&S expenses tax relief for contractors are faced with a heavy compliance burden, experts warn.
ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief – 14/Apr/2016
News this week covers: T&S concern; IR35 call-to-arms; SDC guidance; Report on Jobs; LEM; corporation tax clampdown; IT demand; and OTS review update.
Contracting bodies urged to support fight against public sector IR35 reforms
Contracting bodies are being encouraged to lobby against public sector IR35 reforms, which experts warn will soon be extended to the private sector.
Contracting stakeholders raise concern over T&S changes and public sector IR35 reform
Contracting stakeholders met to discuss T&S changes and public sector IR35 reform at FCSA’s Compliance Seminar, attended by ContractorCalculator.
Contractor placements boosted by economic uncertainty: REC Report on Jobs
Contractors are benefitting as clients increasingly look to them to them as a low-risk solution to manage rising demand, ahead of the EU referendum.
SDC guidance updated by HMRC provides greater understanding
Contractors and clients have received support to help determine the existence of supervision, direction or control through new HMRC guidance.
ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief – 08/Apr/2016
News this week covers: contractor loan tax; IR35 challenge warning; PMIs; HMRC tax clampdown; oil and gas recruiter shortage; & digital tax criticism.
ContractorCalculator Market Report April 2016
Contractor demand rises across most sectors, driven by skills shortages and improving economic conditions, though EU uncertainty poses a threat.
Contractor loans at risk of retrospective tax following Government proposal
Contractors could be hit with retrospective tax charges for loans received in the past, as the Government ramps up its efforts against tax avoidance.
ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief – 01/Apr/2016
News this week covers: JobsOutlook; contractor tax investigations; late payment clampdown; Finance Bill 2016; IR35 challenge; and digital tax warning.
IR35 rules to hit private sector with 54% dividend tax
Private sector contractors to be subject to public sector IR35 reforms with a dividend tax hike from the first of this month, reveal leaked proposals.
Contractors seeking to mitigate the Stamp Duty surcharge impact must seek expert help
Contractors seeking to mitigate the impact of the Stamp Duty surcharge taking effect from 1 April 2016 need expert advice.
Contractor flexibility underpinned the UK’s labour market during recession
Contracting provides the two deliverables that were essential to driving the UK economy out of recession in 2008/9, Bank of England economist reveals.
Contractor prospects not weakened by EU referendum concerns: REC JobsOutlook
Contractors continue to enjoy strong demand as clients benefit from a sustained buoyant market, despite concerns over the upcoming EU referendum.
ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief – 24/Mar/2016
News this week covers: Public sector IR35 reform; OTS review reaction; oil and gas activity; Brexit warning; rising IT contractor demand; buy-to-let.
Contracting stakeholders respond to the OTS Small company taxation review
Contracting experts offer opinions on new business model and taxation proposals put forward by the OTS in its ‘Small company taxation review’.
IR35 public sector reform guidance poses more questions than answers for contractors
Contractors can learn more about how public sector reforms will apply in practice thanks to new HMRC guidance, but a lot still remains to be answered.
ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief – 17/Mar/2016
News this week covers: Budget 2016; tax avoidance crackdown; oil and gas boost; calls for tax review; LEM; salary sacrifice warning; HMRC investment.
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