Comparing umbrella companies - top issues to consider
Discusses the top issues a contractor needs to consider when comparing potential umbrella companies to use for their payment structure.
Tories promise fair deal for construction industry
Shadow Construction Minister, Henry Bellingham, promised an incoming Tory Government would provide a new 'Fair Deal for Construction'.
PCG survey highlights upturn in freelance contracting market
The latest and most comprehensive membership survey conducted by the Professional Contractors Group (PCG) confirms the uplift in the contractor market.
IR35 win for freelancer in commissioners case
The Special Commissioners recently found in favour of freelancer Mike Ansell in an IR35 status case.
Next target for the taxman?
The Government is drawing up plans to increase national insurance bills for small “lifestyle” businesses.
Tax bodies call for new status rules to replace IR35
Major tax bodies have called for the IR35 regime to be replaced.
97% of contractors have opted-out of agency regulations
According to a survey more than 97% of contractors have opted-out of the Employment Agency Regulations.
IR35 tax refund victory
A contractor has successfully managed to claim back previously paid IR35 tax from the Inland Revenue.
Effect of budget on small business
Five months after the 2004 Budget, a survey has shown that small businesses are suffering from its effects.
IR35 style tax focuses on construction industry
The construction industry faces an IR35 style ‘Tax Time bomb’ as Inland Revenue targets sub-contractors.
Builders urge revenue to repair tax structure
A clampdown by the Inland Revenue on the tax treatment of subcontractors in the construction industry will be repeated.
Opting out should increase IT contractors pay packets
Top end IT contractors can achieve even higher rates by opting out of the recently implemented Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations.
PCG fears more red tape for small businesses from EU directive
PCG expresses concerns about the possible effect of introducing yet more red tape for owners of small and micro businesses.
PCG wins IR35 case at special commissioners
The Special Commissioners of Income Tax have ruled in favour of PCG member Mike Ansell, whose IR35 case was heard in April this year.
EU directive could spell disaster for UK contractors
Suggestions that Government will support EU directive giving temporary agency workers the same pay and benefits as permanent staff.
Government to snub small businesses
The government looks set to ignore the small business community again without consultation.
IR35: is it a voluntary tax?
Illustration of the level of uncertainty which, even after four years, still surrounds IR35.
Dividend tax debate in house of commons
The controversial dividend tax IR591, continued to attract attention in the House of Commons during the remaining stages of Finance Bill.
New calculator: contractor pension calculator
Calculate the benefits of a contractor pension. Up to 48% tax relief!
IT contractor confidence soars in improving market
CWJobs survey shows that nearly half of IT job seekers are more confident in getting a contract.
Research supports review of IR35
Supporters of a review of tax laws for small business have been given ammunition by new research.
Revenue rules out IR35 review
Hopes for a review of controversial tax rule IR35 have been dashed by the Inland Revenue.
Is new legislation protecting contractors?
Some recruitment agencies are using underhand tactics to get around new legislation.
Public sector popular for IT contractors
A record fifth of all IT contractors are now working in the public sector according to new research.
Usetech IR35 case to go to appeal
The recent high profile revenue victory is to be appealed.
JSA appeal future online limited IR35 decision
The JSA Group of Companies, the UK’s leading specialist accountants for contractors, has agreed to jointly fund an appeal against an IR35 decision.
Uncertainty over tax test case for family business
Family businesses face uncertainty after three days of legal argument in a tax test case that could have massive implications.
Section 660: surprise climbdown in recent case
The Inland Revenue created a surprise at the start of the landmark "husband and wife" tax case yesterday when it reduced the £42,000 it has been seeking in back taxes.
Employment agencies and employment businesses regulations affecting contractors
Describes recent rulings on employment regulations and how they affect contractors.
PCG supporting s660a tax test case for husband and wife business
The first hearing of a Section 660A case by the Special Commissioners of Income Tax will begin on Monday 14 June 2004.
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