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The Labour government has set out terms for what it’s calling an “Independent Review of the Loan Charge.” To be led by a former president of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT), the review was ...

Contractor’s Question: Is it more tax-efficient to put private health insurance through your limited company than to pay for it personally? Expert’s Answer: Many employees receive employment-based ...

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As a contractor, if you don't work, you don't get paid. Unlike permanent employees, who have sick pay and other safety nets, you're on your own. That's why income protection is essential.

Despite some attention-grabbing headlines to the contrary, Bryan Robson did not “win” the majority of his IR35 case. Rather, the majority of the years assessed by HMRC were outside of the remit of ...

Our contractor calculator section provides you with a detailed illustration of what you could earn as a contractor. Whether it's operating through your own limited company or via an umbrella company, ...

As a contractor, securing life insurance is essential to replace the "death in service" benefits often lost when transitioning from traditional employment to freelancing.

One of the most important things to consider as a contractor is what rate you will charge your clients. Contractor rates not only depend on your skills or experience as a contractor, but various other ...

Q: Why were the Agency Regulations (The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations 2003) introduced? A: In the Explanatory Note to the Regulations, it states they were ...

Why are these three areas so important? Because if the answer to any of these questions is 'no', the contract cannot be an employment, whatever other terms it may contain. This fundamental approach ...