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Moving buy-to-let properties into a company - issues to consider
Contractors might be able to mitigate the impact of buy-to-let tax changes by putting rental income into a company, says James Abbott of Abbott Moore.
�o have to find.” Contractors urged not to combine contracting and rental income For contractors who receive suf�
Category: Articles: Tax Issues | Wed, 25 May 2016

Contractors’ guide to VAT
VAT is a contractor’s best friend if treated right, or worst enemy unless care is taken to keep to the rules. Here’s how to keep the VAT-man happy.
�Contractors who work through their own contracting limited company can potentially save a significan� �y that is not registered for VAT and only used on contracts with clients who cannot reclaim VAT, so that the� �VAT registration a disadvantage? Contractors who contract directly with their clients, rather than an agenc�
Category: Articles: Tax Issues | Wed, 07 Mar 2018

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

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

New VAT rate rules for contractors – changes due to the 20% rate from 4 January 2011
Limited company contractors will be required to change their invoices & VAT return accounting when VAT increases from 17.5% to 20% on 4 January 2011.
�for sales that span the rate change on 4 January: Contracts started before 4 January 2011 and completed after� �, for example, a contractor started work on a new contract on 4 January and submitted an invoice after worki�
Category: Articles: Tax Issues | Wed, 24 Nov 2010

Contractor limited company VAT inspections – preparation and process
Contractors who have been selected by HMRC for a VAT inspection should not be concerned if they have stuck to the rules and are well prepared.
�VAT certificate Any supporting documents, such as contracts and relevant correspondence. The inspector normal�
Category: Articles: Tax Issues | Mon, 27 Jul 2009

Retrospective tax-reducing strategies for contractors who overpaid in previous years
Contractors can adopt tax strategies that may reduce their tax liability arising from previous financial years, says Abbott Moore’s James Abbott.
�d those who might have temporarily stepped out of contracting to work on a fixed-term employment contract . Abb� �of contracting to work on a fixed-term employment contract . Abbott explains: “As is the case with all contr�
Category: Articles: Tax Issues | Tue, 14 May 2013

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