Dramatic rise in number of IT jobs
Public sector demand for IT professionals rose dramatically in the first quarter of 2004.
Section 660 win for Qdos consulting
A freelance IT contractor has been subjected to a Section 660A investigation and won.
Inland revenue’s first s660a case date set
The first hearing of a Section 660A case will be before the Special Commissioners of Income tax on June 14th 2004.
New employment agency regulations protect it workers
New government regulations will give IT professionals and employers greater protection.
PCG welcomes EU bid to count freelancers
The leader of Britain’s freelancers has welcomed a move by Labour MEP Peter Skinner to discover the true number of freelancers across the EU.
Accountants angry over new tax penalties
ACCOUNTANTS and lawyers who face spot fines of £5,000 and penalties of £600 a day for failing to disclose tax avoidance schemes have lambasted the Treasury for spreading confusion among professional advisers.
PCG launches appeal fund for Bill Hood after IR35 loss
PCG has launched an appeal fund for Bill Hood, to which members and non-members alike are invited to contribute.
PCG calls for transparency in immigration debate
The Professional Contractors Group (PCG), which represents UK’s freelancers, says that Beverley Hughes’ resignation is symptomatic of a system which is crying out for greater accountability and transparency.
PCG considering appeal of IR35 case for oil rig designer
PCG is considering an appeal following the losing of an IR35 case at the Special Commissioners.
Calculators updated with budget 2004 figures
Calculators have now been updated to use the tax figures from the 2004 Budget
Minister attacks small firms over dividends
In an astounding outburst, Nigel Griffiths said the 19% levy was to combat abuse of the system.
71% ltd company it contractors expect to pay more tax following budget
71% of limited company IT contractors expect to be paying more tax as a result of the Budget according to survey.
Self-employed fear the worst in treasury tax review
Fears are growing among business groups over the Government’s plans to overhaul the tax system for small businesses and the self-employed.
£10 - £15 per hour worst hit by IR591
Those contractors earning between £10 and £15 per hour are most hit by the new measures, with £12 being the worst hit.
New IR591 calculator released
Calculate the impact IR591 has on your take home pay.
New site contractorcalculator.co.uk goes live
Whether you are currently contracting, thinking of going contracting, or are considering going back to permanent work, ContractorCalculator has a calculator that can help you make that decision.
IR591 - how much extra tax you will pay.
In the Budget Gordon Brown introduced an extra tax for small companies. Find out how much extra tax you will actually pay.
Budget news round up
After all the speculation regarding the eagerly awaited budget we now understand the facts as they affect freelancers.
PCG analysis of budget
An expert team from the Professional Contractors Group (PCG) has analysed the impact of the Budget announcements today, and concluded that whilst there were no real surprises for the freelance small business community.
IR591 - damp squib in budget detail
IR591 has turned out to be a bit of a damp squib. IR35 has not been abolished, and there is large tax bombshell.
IR591 budget latest = 19% tax on dividends
Today Gordon Brown revealed in his budget what 'paying a fair amount of tax' really meant.
PCG to offer advice and guidance on budget day
PCG assemble expert team to offer advice and guidance to freelancers on Budget Day-17th March 2004
IR591 news round up
With only just one week to go before the budget, we provide a round up of news coverage over the past month on the IR591 subject.
Interview with umbrella company parasol it
Interview with Rob Crossland, Service Director of Parasol IT Plc about his umbrella company and the practicalities and benefits of moving to an umbrella solution.
PCG wins DTI minister’s praise for ISO9001 certification
The PCG yesterday recieved contratulations from the DTI for achieving an ISO9001 certification
PCG launches sara online s660a risk analysis tool for freelancers
The PCG have developed a tool for determining the risk from section 660A.
Post budget seminars on IR591 & IR35
Shout99 is conducting seminars on March 30th which will provide details for planning on IR35, IR591, and Section 600 after the budget.
PCG welcomes another early day motion on IR591
The Professional Contractors Group (PCG) has welcomed the proposal of another early day motion on IR591 and small businesses
PCG takes smarter freelancing seminars around the UK
The Professional Contractors Group (PCG) is organising a series of information-packed “Smarter Freelancing” seminars during February and March
FSB wants IR591 postponed
FSB calls for IR591 to be postponed.
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