Contractor calculator market report - January 2008
Demand for contractors fell in December following the usual seasonal pattern. Hi-tech contractors should expect demand in the coming year to be increasingly skills-based.
Getting down to the details in income shifting for contracting
The Chartered Institute of Taxation has shed some light on how we should apply the new income shifting burden that the Treasury has placed on our shoulders.
Parity sees public sector contracting remaining strong
Public sector contracting has been dogged by a series of scandals, but Parity, an agency specialising in the area, believes that it will remain strong thanks to ongoing projects.
IT contracting - steady demand expected for 2008
A series of paradoxical contingencies afflicts IT contracting in the UK. But a close look at the trends shows steady demand will be the overriding move in 2008.
Professional Passport: a new legal help site for contractors
Professional Passport is soon to provide compliance help on tough topics like managed service company legislation.
Income shifting proposals: how contractors should cope
The Treasury wants to put an end to income shifting, but contractors who share dividends with their spouses may be able to take concrete action to help ease the pain.
Agency workers directive - how will it affect UK contracting?
The consequences of the Agency Workers Directive, which will make many contractors into employees, are not positive for UK contracting, nor even for the Revenue.
Contractors see change of courts position on employee rights
An interview with Adrian Marlowe, managing director of recruitment industry specialist legal consultancy Lawspeed, on what is changing in the courts about employee rights.
Leading conservative John Redwood slams income shifting proposals
Conservative economic policy leader John Redwood slams the Treasury's Income Shifting proposal.
Contractors must decide what their spouses are worth in income shifting proposal
The Government has published its consultation document on income shifting, and it's not pretty.
Agency workers directive - government postpones inevitable for contractors
The Government has won a delay on the passage of the Agency Workers Directive, but there is no sign that it will be able to block it again next year.
Contractor calculator market report - December 2007
More dynamic growth was seen this month for IT, engineering and construction, despite a wavering UK economy.
Government about to lose battle for contractors in brussels
Government Business and Enterprise Secretary John Hutton faces a major defeat in Brussels, as most EU Member States line up behind the Agency Workers Directive, which means fewer contracts for all of us.
Contractors need to save for corporation taxes and vat
Running your own company also means making sure you can pay corporate tax and VAT when they come due.
Exclusive: courts to take away employment rights for contractors
An upcoming court decision is expected to deprive contractors of chances of obtaining their employment rights at the Employment Appeals Tribunal.
Contractors are closer to payback for revenue mistakes
Proposals by the Law Commission which will allow contractors to expect redress when the Revenue makes a mistake are taking shape and are expected by January.
Contractor interview: enjoying business and lifestyle change
Contractor Craig Rider has successfully made the transition from single client agency work to multiple client small business. Yes, Craig is making a bit more money now, but the real advantage is a flexible lifestyle.
Parasol's straightforward approach with contractors wins an award
Umbrella company Parasol has won the prestigious ATSCO award for service for the second time. Parasol's transparent and straightforward approach to the business was cited as its outstanding quality by judges.
Contractors can judge umbrellas on comparison site
On the umbrellasupermarket web site, contractors can find ways to compare the service companies and choose which one is right for them.
Contractor doctor keeps solving problems
Our Contractor Doctor has had a great month of problem-solving for you. Don't hesitate to use this free service from Contractor Calculator.
Contractor demand for limited companies is stable with more confidence
Demand for limited companies has stabilised since the dramatic increase due to managed service company legislation, contractors who start these companies are more confident, according to company-formation specialist Duport
How contractors want taxes simplified
All of us contractors would like to see a tax system that is simple and clear, but we haven't got one. Even the experts agree on that. How can we improve it?
Contractors get bonanza at olympic games
Britain will spend about £10 billion on the 2012 Olympics, and much of it will go to contractors.
Contractors still happy with umbrella companies
The umbrella company is surviving the many legislative changes we've seen in the past few years. Communication seems to be the key.
Contractor Calculator market report - November 2007
IT was stable last month, but construction and engineering took off despite questions about economic growth.
Contractors want to know whom they work for
The issues in James v. Greenwich will decide this and their determination is already changing the way IR35 claims are handled.
Contractors see no slowdown in the city
A number of compliance measures, along with the skills shortage, has meant that there has been no slowdown in demand for contractors in financial services.
Contractor battle with revenue offers hope
An Appeals Court Win for construction contractor Neil Martin brings hope to all of us who may suffer unfairly from the way the Revenue deals with us.
Contractors risk falling into dodgy schemes under new law
The plan to audit service providers will mean that new contractors get good advice and avoid traps
Contractors are helping abused children in new charity effort
A contractor has started a new charity effort to raise money for the NSPCC. Won't you join in and give an hour's fee?
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