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Contractor Doctor: can my agency force me to add new clauses into my contract?
Contractors should be wary when asked to add new clauses to a contract, as there may be less risky alternatives, explains Roger Sinclair of Egos.
�My agency has asked me to sign an amendment to my contract in relation to ‘new legislation’ set out in the F�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Thu, 25 Aug 2016

Contractor Doctor: Can I claim Jobseeker’s Allowance if I have a limited company?
If you’re short of work, you can claim JSA providing your company funds are under a threshold, though it may slightly complicate your tax situation.
�t as a source of income it pales in comparison to contracting. If possible, you should retain money earned duri� �receiving Jobseeker’s Allowance when I am between contracts, and not claiming when I am working on a contract� �ontracts, and not claiming when I am working on a contract. Should I be claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance if I�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Mon, 05 Sept 2016

Contractor doctor: should I quit my job before applying for contracts?
A permanent employee asks whether they need to hand in their notice before applying for contract positions.
�urrently a permanent employee and intend on going contracting. Do I need to hand in my notice before I start ap� �to hand in my notice before I start applying for contract positions? Thanks Steve Jenkins Contractor Doctor�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Wed, 14 Sept 2016

Contractor Doctor: I’ve just married – can I share contracting income with my spouse?
David Colom of D J Colom highlights the pitfalls of sharing contracting income with a new spouse and suggests the best tax strategies to employ.
�actor Doctor, I am an IT contractor and have been contracting through my own contractor limited company for thr�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Tue, 27 Mar 2012

Contractor Doctor: What can the agency do if I cancel my contract before starting it?
Contractors cancelling their contracts before they start may find themselves liable to pay their agencies compensation, says Roger Sinclair of Egos.
�harder before taking action.” Good luck with your contracting! Contractor Doctor� �ften help to mitigate any potential liabilities.” Contracts with a termination clause If there is a terminati� �Dear Contractor Doctor, I recently secured a contract via an agency, and it’s due to start in two month�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Thu, 29 Mar 2012

Contractor Doctor: Can I contract direct for my client if I have no agency contract?
Contractors may be able to contract direct with clients after introduction by a recruiter if there is no agency agreement, says Roger Sinclair.
�mine, manage and communicate the level of risk of contracting direct.”� �r Contractor Doctor I recently responded to an IT contract ad posted by a recruiter and, after a chat with t�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Mon, 23 Jul 2012

Contractor Doctor: Can I claim rent expenses for using a holiday home I own?
Contractors can only claim limited expenses for staying in a holiday home which they own during a contract, explains James Abbott of Abbott Moore.
�with my wife. I have recently won a new six-month contract with a client based in Norfolk. It just so happen�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Thu, 02 Aug 2012

Contractor Doctor: Can I pay a salary & save tax if taking an overseas careers break?
Contractors on an overseas career break can continue to pay a salary and benefits from a corporation tax deduction, says Abbott Moore’s James Abbott.
�Dear Contractor Doctor I’ve been contracting via my own limited company for over ten years, an�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Sun, 02 Sept 2012

Contractor Doctor: How do I calculate student loan payments on a contracting income?
Contractors with student loan debts can calculate repayments due based on gross contracting income, explains James Abbott of Abbott Moore.
�Dear Contractor Doctor I’ve just returned to IT contracting via my own limited company after taking a three y�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Mon, 10 Sept 2012

Contractor Doctor: Can I give children shares in my contracting company to save tax?
Contractors tempted to transfer company shares to their children to reduce their tax bills will still have to pay tax on any dividend income.
�Dear Contractor Doctor, The IT contracting business I run with my wife is doing so well at t� �ng some services from their bank or entering into contracts or other arrangements that require all shareholde�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Wed, 14 Mar 2012