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How to appeal wrongful tax treatment following an incorrect Off-Payroll assessment
Tax expert David Kirk explains the various options available to contractors seeking to reclaim tax that has been overpaid as a result of Off-Payroll.
�a result of being incorrectly assessed as ‘inside IR35’ under the new Off-Payroll tax have options shoul� �to ensure that they don’t unwittingly enter into contracts with clauses permitting these deductions. Right n� �ave had employer’s NI deductions taken from their contract rates by hirers and agencies since the introducti�
Category: Articles: Off-Payroll (IR35) Reforms | Tue, 07 Aug 2018

How to work out what contract rate to charge and maximise your income
Going contracting and don't know what rate to charge? Follow this advice and you will be sure to maximise your earnings.
�results in needing a rate of £28 per hour outside IR35, or £39 per hour inside IR35 . The IR35 tax legis� �When you go from being a permanent employee to contracting for the first time you need to know what rate to� �to work longer hours for that money. Applying for contracts using agencies When you speak to agents it will n� �ur skills could lesson your chances of securing a contract, and more often than not could end up with you li�
Category: Articles: First timers | Fri, 18 Nov 2016

Preparing and negotiating a contract renewal - get that pay rise now!
Factors to consider and strategies for maximising your contract rate when your contract is due for renewal. Learn the easy techniques, and earn more!
�te if the market has dropped. If currently inside IR35, then renegotiate contract terms to get yourself� �Contractors have fixed length contracts with a start and end date. It is common for clien� �ents to ask a contractor to extend their existing contract and continue to supply services for them, either�
Category: Articles: Contracting | Thu, 05 Apr 2018

Oil and gas contractor guide to tax and expenses when working offshore
Oil and gas contractors working offshore are subject to similar tax and expenses rules as onshore contractors, notes Pipeline Account’s Martin Watt.
�tractors working offshore look at greater risk of IR35 . But when the core tests of control , substituti� �s contractors, so they should ensure they conduct contract reviews, secure a confirmation of arrangements fr�
Category: Articles: Tax Issues | Tue, 30 Jul 2013

Splitting dividends to maximise net income
Splitting company dividends can be an effective way of maximising net income. We discuss the topic and Section 660 issues.
�income via the dividend route if they are outside IR35 and are either using a Limited Company payment st� �ife Limited Company Income Net Income Income from contracting £63,000 Less: Salary paid £4,500 £4,500 £58,500 L�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Wed, 15 Nov 2006

Contractor accountants: count the true cost with the ContractorCalculator checklist
Many contractor accountants advertise a monthly fee but don’t say what your money buys. Find out for sure with the Contractor Calculator checklist.
�ontractor specialists, and won’t be able to offer IR35 and contracting expertise. That’s why Contractor� �specialists, and won’t be able to offer IR35 and contracting expertise. That’s why Contractor Calculator has c�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Thu, 11 Feb 2010

10 questions to ask a specialist contractor accountant
You should ask these 10 questions to check whether an accountant is a contracting expert before signing up.
�ut an accountant’s level of expertise: 1. What is IR35 and how might it affect me? The ‘contractor tax’� �You should check your potential accountant is a contracting expert prior to signing up to their services. Jam� �e. 6. Can you explain how expenses will work if I contract through my own limited company? Contractors are n�
Category: Articles: Limited Companies | Fri, 30 Sept 2016

10 tips for clients hiring contractors
Clients hiring contractors for the first time can help ensure their project’s success by using these ten top tips from recruiter Emma Brierley.
�and accommodating to a contractor’s concerns over IR35 IR35 does not really matter to clients. But it do� �d. Make sure that contractors leave when they are contracted to, and that project creep does not mean they rem� �own actions but because their client renews their contract when they are no longer really needed. Make sure�
Category: Articles: Hiring Contractors | Tue, 27 Oct 2009

UK contract law and signing contracts – what the expat contractor needs to know
Expat contractors do not have to become experts in UK law, but a basic understanding is needed, particularly of knowing when to seek help.
�sue for expat contractors to consider is the UK’s IR35 tax legislation , which is covered elsewhere on t� �ny or an umbrella company , and the agency or, if contracting direct, with the end-user client. All contracts h� �are reviewing, negotiating , agreeing and signing contracts all the time – that’s why they are called contrac� �xpat contractors need just enough knowledge about contract law to understand the basics and know when they s�
Category: Articles: Expat | Mon, 11 Jan 2010

UK contracting for expat and overseas workers – the complete guide
The UK is a global centre of excellence for highly skilled contractors and benefits hugely from non-UK and non-EU workers who choose to work in it.
�act search begins, the better. Tax efficiency and IR35 One of the major benefits of being a contractor i� �m non-UK or European Union countries and choose a contracting career in the UK can enjoy a huge range of benefi� �ke advantage of skills shortages to win lucrative contracts. The expat section of this website provides infor� �clients from day one of their contracts. Finding contract work in the UK The best qualified contractors are�
Category: Articles: Expat | Tue, 10 Apr 2012