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Dear Contractor,
Welcome to the July 2008 edition of our Contractor NewsCast. Another contractor loses his IR35 case, with solid contracts in place, highlighting the importance of the actual working relationship between client and contractor. The Agency Workers Directive moves sharply forward, but questions remain as to how it will be implemented in the UK and what the affect on contractors will be.
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Contractor loses IR35 appeal - substitution clause viewed as “window dressing”
Contractor loses IR35 appeal as the hypothetical contract says his relationship with the client was one of employment. |
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Contractors see labour government as a major threat to livelihoods
The overwhelming majority of contractors - 93% - see the Labour Government as a threat to their livelihoods, according to Contractor Calculator's latest survey of contractors and freelance professionals. |
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Conference reveals troubled times ahead for contractors
Speakers at Lawspeed's 'Knowledge is Power' event this week announced that the newly adopted Agency Workers Directive could have far reaching effects on the UK's contracting industry. |
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Do you think contractors should be paid damages by HMRC?
Should HMRC for forced to take responsibility for its aggressive tactics? |
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 IR35:Contracts alone won’t protect contractors |
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Former tax inspector Carl Whittaker from Qdos Consulting talks to ContractorCalculator about his experience of debating notional contracts with HMRC. |
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 How pensions work for contractors |
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This article explains how pension contributions can save you a fortune in taxes and enable you to enjoy your savings plus interest when you reach age 55. |
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 Does charging expenses to your client affect IR35? |
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Legitimate business expenses can be recharged to clients without affecting IR35 status as long as some simple guidelines are followed. |
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 Contractor Calculator Market Report - July 2008 |
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Despite evidence of a slowdown in some contracting sectors, such as IT, there are still no crystal clear indicators about the direction of the UK economy and the overall market for contractors. |
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