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Lord’s committee expresses concerns over IR35
Posted on 14th May 2020 by Phil Ainley MCIM CMktr
IR35 off-payroll reform was due to be rolled-out to the private sector on April 6th of this year, but due to the Coronavirus outbreak was postponed by 12 months. According to a House of Lords Commi...
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COVID-19 and IR35: Should your clients relax now the legislation is postponed?
Posted on 5th May 2020 by Paul Mason, Head of Tax Partnerships at Markel
Steve Barclay, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, announced that due to the effects of Covid-19 (Coronavirus), the changes to off-payroll working (IR35) in the private sector would be delayed by 12 ...
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Budget 2020, what can we expect?
Posted on 18th February 2020 by Phil Ainley MCIM CMktr
The first Budget of the new Conservative government is scheduled for 11th March 2020 and will be the first Budget as a non-EU state for almost half a century. Yet could the recent appointment of Rishi...
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Key points you should know to be a successful freelancer
Posted on 18th November 2019 by Katherine Ducie - Marketing Executive
There’s no doubt that being a successful freelancer comes with many benefits including having an abundance of freedom and the flexibility to work the hours that suit you, from any location. Hand...
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The Right of Substitution explained for contractors
Posted on 23rd October 2019 by Phil Ainley MCIM CMktr
The right of substitution is one of the key tests of your IR35 employment status as set out by the HMRC. It is important for contractors wishing to operate outside of IR35 that they ensure the righ...
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What can we expect in the 2019 Autumn Budget?
Posted on 8th October 2019 by Phil Ainley MCIM
It is expected that the 2019 Autumn Budget will follow the same format as the previous two Budgets, as the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivers the latest tax updates. A date is yet to be announced...
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Much to think about for contractors and their advisers
Posted on 28th June 2019 by Adrian Stewart
There’s a lot for us all to think about currently on the global, economic, political and financial fronts. The news is dominated with the Tory leadership battle, Brexit (yes, the outcome still re...
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Improved cover for freelancers and contractors, PSCs and Umbrella companies
Posted on 1st May 2019 by Phil Ainley MCIM
Those involved with the contractor and freelancer community, and who operate through a PSC, know only too well that HMRC is intent on addressing non-compliance believing that millions of pounds are lo...
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Could IR35 reform actually be of benefit to the North Sea offshore sector?
Posted on 2nd March 2019 by Phil Ainley
For all the fuss around IR35 over the past few years, the new legislation, which comes into effect in April 2020, could actually be of benefit to the North Sea offshore sector. The offshore energy ...
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The end of austerity? Don’t bank on it, just yet.
Posted on 30th October 2018 by Phil Ainley MCIM
Autumn Budget 2018 Follow-up Yesterday’s Autumn Budget, delivered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, provided ‘tricks and treats’ in equal measure. It was met with a mixed response from the pu...
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Autumn Budget 2018 – What can we expect?
Posted on 23rd October 2018 by Phil Ainley MCIM
With the Autumn Budget looming large on the horizon, we look at some of the key issues expected to feature and what 2019 might hold in store. The Autumn Budget will take place on 29 October and fal...
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In a litigious world it pays to be protected
Posted on 13th March 2017 by Adrian Stewart
Commentators are of the opinion that UK plc faces one of its most challenging phases as Brexit, continuing austerity and as global markets await a more settled phase as the super powers posture. Du...
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Autumn Statement
Posted on 25th November 2016 by Natalie Albert
Chancellor Philip Hammond presented the Autumn Statement to parliament on Wednesday this week in which he made announcements regarding wages, transport and housing to name a few. Contract workers...
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4 reasons why having a Tax Enquiry and Legal Expenses policy is more important than you think
Posted on 7th October 2016 by Donna Beanland
As a Freelance Contractor there are a number of policies you should bear in mind and need but here are 4 reasons you should really think about Tax Enquiry and Legal Expenses. ‘Whoa Whoa wait a ...
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