Contractor neutral Budget penalises highest earners and ignores contractors’ concerns
There are no surprises for contractors in this year’s Budget, with only the highest paid being hit, and key contractor ‘worries’ being ignored.
Contractors get easy ride in Pre-Budget Report
Another Pre-Budget Report, and no new taxes for contractors. ContractorCalculator asks: why have contractors escaped so lightly?
Pre-Budget Report: Darling shows Labour is listening to contractors... for now
UK contractors are celebrating a stay of execution over harmful legislation that had been threatening the sector.
PBR: Contractors relieved - income shifting and travel expenses attack delayed
Contractors' worst fears about the Pre-Budget Report containing harmful changes to income shifting and contractors' expenses have not been realised.
What contractors can expect from the Pre-Budget Report
The Treasury has announced that the Chancellor will be making his Pre-Budget Review on Monday 24th November, so what’s in store for contractors?
Contractors see a few bright spots in the gloomy labour budget
Contractors don't usually take advantage of government incentives, but there are a few in the otherwise gloomy budget worth noting: special loans, funds to encourage women in business, limits on regulation, public contracts.
Bad news budget expected for contractors
The first Alistair Darling Budget to be announced tomorrow is full of bad news for contractors, small business, and the nation at large. It is also likely to include the Treasury's infamous 'income shifting' proposal as well.
Contractors can get redress from revenue attacks
We all risk attacks from the Revenue which is being pushed by the Treasury to seek out contractors. But you can get compensation if you go to court.
2006 pre-budget report: summary of points
A summary of the main points delivered by the Chancellor in this years pre-budget report.
New budget calculators released
Contractor Calculator contains new calculators to assess the effects of the recent budget on your net income.
Budget 2006: effect on contractors
How has the 2006 Budget affected contractors?
PCG responds to pre-budget report
The PCG welcomes parts of budget but still wants more.
Tax freedom day highlights budget tax hike
Tax Freedom Day indicates another hike in taxes post the 2005 Budget.
Recognition of small business tinged with disappointment
The leader of Britain’s freelance community has given a guarded welcome to today’s Budget.
Budget 2005 holds no surprises for contractors
As predicted their were no surprises in the Budget for contractors.
Todays budget: reports and resources from around the internet
Today Gordon Brown will seek to put the economy at the centre of Labour's bid for a third term in power as he delivers his ninth Budget.
How will the budget financially affect contractors?
Find out exactly how much you gain or lose from the forthcoming budget.
How will the budget financially affect permanent employees?
How to find out exactly how much you gain or lose from the forthcoming budget.
Budget 2005: more predictions and reports from the web
Some are warning that corporation tax may rise, whilst Oliver Letwin says it is too late for the chancellor to play any budget trump card to aid the forthcoming election.
More anti-avoidance measures expected in next week's budget
Gordon Brown expects to raise more than £4bn in 2006-07 from the clampdown on tax loopholes and fraud.
Budget 2005: news round up
Whilst Howard hates taxes 'as much as Al Capone' the pressure grows on Gordon Brown to ease the burden on first-time home-buyers.
Budget 2005 - pre budget news and comments
Chancellor Gordon Brown's closest ally has denied suggestions there will be a Budget giveaway.
UK budget 2005 - date announced
The treasury has announced the date of this year Budget statement.
PCG proclaims freelancers’ role in chancellor’s skills vision
The PCG comments on todays Pre-Budget Report.
2004 pre-budget report - main points
Gordon Brown today delivered his Pre-Budget Report.
Effect of budget on small business
Five months after the 2004 Budget, a survey has shown that small businesses are suffering from its effects.
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.
Budget news round up
After all the speculation regarding the eagerly awaited budget we now understand the facts as they affect freelancers.
IR591 - damp squib in budget detail
IR591 has turned out to be a bit of a damp squib. IR35 has not been abolished, and there is large tax bombshell.
IR591 budget latest = 19% tax on dividends
Today Gordon Brown revealed in his budget what 'paying a fair amount of tax' really meant.