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Contractor Doctor: I’m being bullied to join a teambuilding day, what’re my options?
Contractors face greater risk if forced to attend client teambuilding events and clients may be liable for bullying.
�hotel, but I have refused, being concerned about IR35 risk. My concern is exacerbated by the client con� �re are no grounds for the client to terminate the contract if the contractor refuses to; nor is it likely th�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Thu, 25 Jul 2013

Inside IR35? Get huge tax savings with a pension
If you are caught by it and currently do not have a pension, then you are missing out on huge tax savings.
�If you are caught by IR35 and currently do not have a pension you are missi�
Category: Articles: Pensions | Tue, 07 Apr 2009

Outside IR35 and no pension? Get tax savings with a pension
If you are contracting outside and don’t have a pension, you are missing out on significant tax savings.
�ificant tax savings, even if you aren't caught by IR35 . Why? Because you can reduce your tax liabilitie� �If you are contracting and don’t have a pension, you are missing out on�
Category: Articles: Pensions | Tue, 07 Apr 2009

Contractor doctor: can I take my first contract at the company i'm planned on leaving?
Should you accept your first contract at the company you are leaving permanent employment to go contracting?
�f contracting, in terms of lack of politics, etc. IR35 - you will almost certainly be caught You will mo� �Dear Contractor Doctor I've decided to go contracting and handed in my notice at my current permanent e� �oyee wants to become a contractor and so offers a contract to hold onto them, be warned. It is of course a t�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Thu, 16 Aug 2018

Contractor doctor: does choice of umbrella significantly affect take home pay?
Does it make any significant difference which umbrella company you choose in terms of final take home pay after tax?
�previous advice and had the contract checked for IR35 and it passed. Double yippee! I'm now in the proc� �provide a top level of service. Good luck in your contracting. Contractor Doctor� �Dear Contractor Doctor, I've just landed my first contract, yippe! I've taken your previous advice and had t�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Tue, 21 Aug 2018

Contractor doctor: can I legally go from permanent to contracting at the same company?
Answers the question from a permanent employee on whether they are legally allowed to immediately contract with the same company after leaving.
�or a set period. The main concern though would be IR35 issues - a tax law that could cost you a signific� �%) of your contractor earnings in tax compared to contracting elsewhere. This type of activity where the employ� �e to be replaced in the Finance department with a contract role in the IS department. Do you know if there i�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Mon, 03 Jul 2017

Supervision, Direction and Control (SDC) explained for contractors
Contractors need to understand how Supervision, Director and Control (SDC) could apply to them as HMRC may widen its use.
�or determining employment status according to the IR35 legislation. What legislation does SDC originate� �ether these rules applied to contractors that the contracting sector would have become more familiar with SDC.� �to: Ensure that there is no mention of SDC in the contract. In reality, HMRC will look at what happens in pr�
Category: Articles: Expenses | Tue, 22 Sept 2015

Valid expenses as a contractor - what you can claim
We describe in detail what expenses are allowed to be claimed when you are contracting.
�u can claim will depend to a large extent on your IR35 status. The list of valid expenses you can claim� �ses you can claim is longer if you are working on contracts which are outside the scope of IR35. What are val� �ses outside of IR35? The expenses allowable for a contract not caught by IR35 would be as follows: The amoun�
Category: Articles: Expenses | Wed, 23 Nov 2005

Limited company or umbrella – how to choose the best payment option
Key differences explained. Learn the pros and cons of each payment option and decide which one is best for starting your contracting career.
�hed routes and have their relative pros and cons. IR35 and financial considerations It is important to e� �Payment structure options When you plan to start contracting you will need to set up a way to get paid. And as� �he third party umbrella company bank account. For contracts earning revenue outside IR35 there is a significa� �s not in any way influence the IR35 status of the contract or modus operandi of the working arrangements. Th�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Tue, 27 Sept 2016

IR35 and other issues for contractors claiming expenses from clients for flights
Travelling on behalf of your clients faces numerous challenges over expenses and tax rules.
�es of navigating HMRC’s opaque expenses rules and IR35 tax legislation . And when the client insists on�
Category: Articles: Expenses | Sun, 15 Jul 2012