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‘Wealthy’ contractors stash away contracting money for retirement and savings

Who are you calling rich? Contractors enjoying good money when contracting would be wise to bolster savings and stash their cash for retirement.

Yesterday | Mon, 05 Jan 2009

Contracting: It’s not all about the money.

When you’re really good at contracting, getting good money is just part of the buzz you get for being at the top of your profession.

Two weeks ago | Mon, 22 Dec 2008

You put your contract in, your contract out. In out, in out, what's IR35 all about?

Your accountant says you’re out, but the taxman says you’re in. Your lawyer says you’re not caught, but your contract is. IR35 woes have hit again!

Three Weeks ago | Mon, 15 Dec 2008

Curriculum vitae upgrade – is it time to dust off your contractor CV?

As the contracting sector does just that, contract, maybe it’s time to dust off that CV and take a long hard look at how you sell yourself.

Last month | Wed, 10 Dec 2008

When is a contractor not a contractor? When they get taxed.

What’s in a name? HMRC labels contractors according to how it wants to tax them, not what they do. No wonder there’s confusion. Let’s name names.

Last month | Mon, 08 Dec 2008

IR35 – is HMRC taking liberties with our rights?

Under IR35 laws, contractors are guilty until they prove themselves innocent and contract law simply doesn’t apply. Fair?

Last November | Mon, 24 Nov 2008

Limited company contractors - effective tax planning around a recession

Maybe now's the time to consider a long vacation whilst you ride out the recession. If so then plan your taxes accordingly.

Last November | Fri, 21 Nov 2008

HMRC have got their facts wrong. Foot. Aim. Fire.

If HMRC bring in legislation to stop umbrella workers claiming for travel, they’ll all create limited companies, costing HMRC a great deal more.

Last November | Tue, 18 Nov 2008