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Section 660a - minimising an inspection and potential penalties
Advice and guidance for avoiding the 'husband and wife’ tax.
�an inspection and penalties .] If you are new to contracting you will need to decide on a payment structure to�
Category: Articles: Section 660 | Wed, 14 Sept 2005

What is section 660?
What is Section 660? An overview of the legislation and how it affects contractors.
�ly recently been applied aggressively against the contracting industry as part of an ongoing campaign by HMRC a� �partners. What if you are caught by IR35? If your contract falls within IR35 and all income is paid by salar�
Category: Articles: Section 660 | Wed, 13 Dec 2006

Contracting and Personal Liability Notices (PLNs) from HMRC: a contractor guide
Contractors whose limited company has unpaid NICs can be found personally liable if HMRC believes the debts arose through directors’ neglect or fraud.
�the case of IR35, a contractor might seek an IR35 contract review from an expert who suggests that the contr�
Category: Articles: Tax Issues | Thu, 28 Apr 2011

Contractor guide to tax credits from HMRC: working tax credit and child tax credit
Contractors can qualify for tax credits from HMRC and should submit a claim in case their income unexpectedly falls, says Abbott Moore’s James Abbott.
�rwork. “Many contractors could spend their entire contracting career without ever qualifying for tax credits,”� �income drops, say for an extended period between contracts or on the birth of a new child. Eligibility crite� �ny, rather than a client. “Searching for the next contract opportunity, networking, checking job boards, app�
Category: Articles: Tax Issues | Mon, 08 Aug 2011

Contractor guide to negotiating personal tax payments on account with HMRC
Contractors experiencing a sudden fall in income might need to reduce their payments on account with HMRC explains James Abbott of Abbott Moore.
�ddenly, perhaps due to a prolonged period between contracts, or a rental property being empty, the payment on�
Category: Articles: Tax Issues | Wed, 14 Dec 2011

Key tax penalties imposed by HMRC on contractors
From late delivery of tax paperwork to giving the wrong information – HMRC can be unforgiving and will fine contractors who don’t play by the rules.
�owances. For example, a contractor may complete a contract in March at the end of the tax year but not invoi�
Category: Articles: Tax Issues | Wed, 14 Dec 2011

Contractors’ guide to the flat rate VAT scheme
Contractors can benefit from the flat rate VAT scheme by cutting admin & potentially enjoying a cash surplus, explains Abbott Moore’s James Abbott.
�AT percentages (as at tax year 2013/2014) for key contracting sectors include: Computer and IT consultancy or d�
Category: Articles: Tax Issues | Tue, 24 Apr 2012

HMRC VAT inspection - preparation and process
How to prepare and what to expect when HMRC conduct a VAT inspection
�chase invoices All supporting documentation, e.g. contracts, correspondence, etc. Bank statements Your VAT ce�
Category: Articles: Tax Issues | Wed, 10 May 2006

HMRC PAYE/NI tax inspections explained
A guide to Inland Revenue tax inspections, explaining the preparation and process of the HMRC PAYE/NI tax inspection.
�ecords expense claims cashbook and petty cashbook contracts (if IR35 and settlements legislation review is to�
Category: Articles: Tax Issues | Wed, 07 Jun 2006

Contractors should understand margins and tax
Contractors need to understand the rules about how they are paid.
�With An Agency Let's suppose you've just signed a contract with an agency . Agencies don't like to deal with�
Category: Articles: Tax Issues | Tue, 13 Nov 2007