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 The UKs' No 1 site for contractor calculators, news & advice Issue 6: July 2007 
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Welcome to the July 2007 edition of our Contractor NewsCast. HMRC gives contractors warnings about choosing their providers, and there is concerns the next major target might be contractor expenses. Our features this month cover the legal aspects of agency disputes about rates, hours, and getting paid on time.
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Inside this months NewsCast...
Contractor Expenses Could Become the Next Major Issue Can Agencies Change the Rate of Pay Mid-Contract?
Contractors Should Vet Providers Carefully, Says HMRC Contractors Need the IR35 Confirmation Letter
The Last Piece in the Contractor Pension Puzzle Contractor Calculator Market Report - July 2007
Contractors Resent Treasury Attack, JSA Poll Shows Other Recent News & Features...
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Contractor Expenses Could Become the Next Major Issue
Contractor Expenses Could Become the Next Major Issue
Abuse of contractor expenses could become the next major issue for the Revenue.
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Contractors Should Vet Providers Carefully, Says HMRC
Contractors Should Vet Providers Carefully, Says HMRC
At a meeting organised by the PCG, Treasury policy director Robin Wythes told contractors to carefully vet their service providers to ensure that they do not fall under the new managed service company legislation.
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The Last Piece in the Contractor Pension Puzzle
The Last Piece in the Contractor Pension Puzzle
The Revenue has cleared up the last issues about contractor pensions with some recent guidance..
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Contractors Resent Treasury Attack, JSA Poll ShowsContractors Resent Treasury Attack
A survey of contractors by JSA shows that a vast majority resent the attack by the Treasury on managed service companies, and, indeed, feel unjustly singled out by it.
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Can Agencies Change the Rate of Pay Mid-Contract?Can Agencies Change the Rate of Pay Mid-Contract?
This agency is trying to change the rate due to a contractor on a contract that is already in force. They have no legal right to do this. Contractors shouldn't stand for it.
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Contractors Need the IR35 Confirmation LetterContractors Need the IR35 Confirmation Letter
Getting a confirmation of terms letter from the client could save you endless trouble and expense if you need to prove that you are outside IR35.
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Contractor Calculator Market Report - July 2007Contractor Calculator Market Report - July 2007
IT and engineering demand is still being driven by the skills shortage and contractor pay is still on the rise. A Construction lull is soon to be overtaken by the Olympics.UK economy still growing.
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Other Recent News & Features...
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EOC Says UK Needs More Contractors Contractor Doctor: Client Expects Me to Train Their Staff
How Much May Contractors Pay Their Spouses? Arctic Systems Will Decide How Contractors Should Prove Being Outside IR35
How Contractors Should Handle Contract Renewals What Contractors Should Do About Late Payment
Can Clients Terminate You Before the Contract Ends? Contract Renewals: When The Agent Calls
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