Agency Workers Regulations: ARC suggests a more pragmatic approach
The Association of Recruitment Consultancies calls for a simplified and lower-cost approach to implementing the Agency Workers Regulations.
Contracting jobs market still bullish against backdrop of slowing employment growth
Growth in UK employment is slowing, but IT and engineering skills shortages are likely to benefit contractors, shows the new REC/KPMG Report on Jobs.
ContractorCalculator Market Report September 2010
Contractor demand continues to rise, but economic indicators suggest that the medium-term risks to growth out of recession have yet to be tackled.
ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief - 03/Sep/2010
News this week includes a unique new online IR35 test; a huge challenge to replace IR35; PCG members receive payouts and mixed economic indicators.
New online Employment Status Tool to help contractors navigate IR35 and beyond
Contractors and freelancers can freely access a reliable online tool providing a highly accurate interpretation of their employment status.
An IR35 replacement will be a challenge
The Office of Tax Simplification’s search to find a successor to IR35 that might please all presents a huge, potentially insurmountable, challenge.
ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief - 27/Aug/2010
News this week includes HMRC to be “less combative”; ongoing demand for IT, offshore and energy contractors; and public sector pain begins.
ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief - 20/Aug/2010
News this week includes HMRC defeat; financial services sector recovery; tax ‘super law’; and contractor demand bucking otherwise negative trends.
Vote to scrap or repeal IR35 on Treasury website, contractors urged
The government’s Spending Challenge on the Treasury website enters its next phase, with UK public asked to vote on options – including scrapping IR35.
Dividend income split between husband and wife unsuccessfully challenged by HMRC
Husband and wife contractor limited companies remain at risk of extra tax bills from Section S660, but HMRC has been unsuccessful in a recent ruling.
IR35 successor could be GAAR 'super law' on tax avoidance – a benefit to contractors?
Support for the General Anti-Avoidance Rule (GAAR) announced in June’s budget is growing and could change the tax landscape for contractors.
ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief - 13/Aug/2010
News this week includes a warning that a ‘new IR35’ might have ‘rougher edges’; encouraging signs on rates; and greater clarity on Agency Worker Regs.
IR35 will remain in force for some time to come, warns OTS tax director John Whiting
A measured review of IR35 means the tax is going nowhere fast, according to the OTS. But, says ContractorCalculator’s CEO, that could be a good thing.
ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief - 06/Aug/2010
News this week includes tougher bargain for contractors; IT continues to grow; jobs market gets selective; and AWR set to go ahead unopposed.
Contractors' margins to come under increased pressure from agencies
With the agency sector gearing up to grow its margins, contractors must be ready to fight to retain or improve their own margins, says Dave Chaplin.
ContractorCalculator Market Report August 2010
The demand for contractors continues to grow, with sectors such as financial services and manufacturing appearing to be having a renaissance.
IR35 is to be reviewed, but contractors should remember it is still being enforced
PCG’s Simon McVicker describes IR35 as ‘dead on its perch’, but until the legislation is repealed, contractors must remain on their guard.
ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief - 30/Jul/2010
News this week includes new expenses rules proposed for umbrella contractors; positive economic growth; and HMRC dominates the headlines.
Umbrella contractors to benefit from new expenses rules
Government recommends changes to the expenses rules following a National Minimum Wage consultation potentially benefitting umbrella contractors.
ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief - 23/Jul/2010
News this week includes new body to review IR35; increased demand for IT contractors; financial services recovery continues; & new online calculator.
Contracting sector could benefit from IR35 review by new Office of Tax Simplification
Contractors could benefit as the Treasury announces the creation of the Office of Tax Simplification, charged with tackling the unfairness of IR35.
ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief - 16/Jul/2010
News this week covers global hostility to contracting; FCSA standards; increasing self-employment; better retail performance; and a property outlook.
Contracting issues are a global challenge, shows PCG Round Table Event
International speakers at a PCG Round Table Event reveal that challenges facing UK contractors are shared worldwide, reports ContractorCalculator.
Contractor compliance stakes raised: founding members pass independent review
In an exclusive interview, Chair Stuart Davis highlights the demanding review process founder members underwent & the benefits for contractors.
ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief - 09/Jul/2010
News this week includes PCG awards; sustained jobs growth; mixed economic indicators; CFOs prioritising growth; and new umbrella services in Germany.
Contracting sector faces challenge of proving its worth to private sector clients
As a survey by recruiter Hays reveals private sector clients don’t value contracting skills, contractors should ask if an opportunity is being missed.
ContractorCalculator Market Report July 2010
As the UK economy continues its climb out of recession, contractors will see increased demand from manufacturing, oil & gas and financial services.
Contractor IR35 investigation for first time sparked by P35 service company question
HMRC may have started targeting contractors for IR35 investigations by using the P35 service company question, according to Seb Maley of Qdos
Contractors no longer use IR35 & tax as the sole reasons to choose umbrella companies
Tarpon's Anthony Bennett explains how umbrella companies no longer compete solely on the basis of tax but on service, process & efficiency.
ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief - 02/Jul/2010
News this week includes public sector job losses; IT contractor demand increases; North Sea opportunities in oil & gas; and house prices rise.
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