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Joining a contractor umbrella scheme - 5 simple steps

Decided to use an umbrella provider? This short guide explains the five simple steps to take to get started. Find out more

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 |Contractor umbrellas companies

HMRC’s CEST figures, obtained by FOI, indicate widespread wrongful tax treatment

Thousands of contractors are overtaxed and can appeal following public sector IR35 reforms, findings from a ContractorCalculator investigation suggest.

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 |Public Sector IR35 Reforms

How contractors should handle being terminated

Being terminated can be a messy business, but contractors who handle it properly can make it a success.

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 |Legal

Comparing taxes: contractors versus employees

Compared with employees, contractors enjoy only modest tax advantages and generate considerably more tax. Find out how you can help HMRC realise this.

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 |Tax Issues

What is a PAYE umbrella company?

Learn how a PAYE umbrella model works. It's simple, quick, and you can be up and running within a day. Find out more.

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 |Contractor umbrellas companies

HMRC poised to score spectacular own goal on IR35 reforms

HMRC’s attempts to justify its flawed CEST tool’s approach to IR35 and omission of mutuality of obligation have placed it in a Catch-22 situation.

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 |Dave's Blog

Understanding recruitment agencies and consultants

Understanding how agencies work will help you to find contracts more effectively.

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 |Contractor Sales

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Dave Chaplin is a former IT contractor, founder and CEO of ContractorCalculator, and author of the Contractors' Handbook and Beat IR35.

HMRC poised to score spectacular own goal on IR35 reforms

HMRC’s attempts to justify its flawed CEST tool’s approach to IR35 and omission of mutuality of obligation have placed it in a Catch-22 situation.

Thu, 12 Apr 2018

IR35 lobbying – Phillip Lee, MP for Bracknell is out of touch with reality

Some MPs have demonstrated they don’t have a clue about IR35 or the risks it poses. Help fight IR35 by getting your MP to take note and take action.

Tue, 02 Jan 2018

Other Contracting News

Self-employed sector in urgent need of ‘new deal’, says Demos report

IPSE welcomes a new report by cross-party think tank Demos, which urgently calls for a ‘new deal’ for the self-employed.

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 - Other

Harvey Nash: 90% of contractors admit post-IR35 reform stress

The economic and emotional toll the IR35 reforms have taken on the contractor community.

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 - Public Sector IR35 Reforms

Question marks hang over IR35 and employment status

The impact of the IR35 rules on the public sector has been “very negative”, according to a survey by Harvey Nash.

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 - Public Sector IR35 Reforms

ICAEW slams HMRC for IR35 failings

In a letter to Financial Secretary to the Treasury Mel Stride, the ICAEW stated a number of problems which need to be resolved before any similar change can be considered for the private sector.

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 - Public Sector IR35 Reforms

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