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Dear Contractor,
Welcome to the October 2008 edition of our Contractor Newsletter. The recent Dragonfly case set no new legal precedents but contractors must take reasonable care to avoid penalties, and are also advised to exercise their right of substitution to ensure they remain outside IR35. Despite the crunch the remortgage market has picked up and contractors should act early to secure the best deals. And for those of you who have been contracting for many years, you can treat yourself to a long time service award!
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Only 'reasonable care' will help you avoid IR35 penalties
HMRC guidance places a greater regulatory and financial burden on contractors, who have to demonstrate 'reasonable care' in every contract.
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Dragonfly verdict - "no massive additional exposure to IR35 risk"
Following analysis of the Dragonfly case, contractors should fear no major IR35 risk but must take action now.
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Remortgage market picks up with new opportunities for contractors
As the mortgage drought eases, contractors have wider remortgage options but forward planning is essential. |
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Have you been experiencing problems getting a mortgage or remortgage?
Many borrowers are finding it difficult to find a mortgage lender to meet theirs needs. Have you? |
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 Substituting twice a year could save you thousands |
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Mounting evidence suggests that a genuine right of substitution, if exercised, is the key IR35 status factor outweighing all others. |
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 Recover past unclaimed travel expenses |
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If you have failed to claim for past travel expenses, these can still be recovered under certain conditions. |
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 Can you give yourself a tax-free long service award? |
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Some contractors have been around for a few decades, and can pay themselves tax-free awards for long service. |
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 Contractor Calculator Market Report-October 2008 |
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Despite the financial turmoil and shrinking jobs market, not all is doom and gloom and canny contractors can find opportunities if they are flexible. |
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