- HMRC enforcement action more visible
The past few months have seen a number of contractor services businesses being targeted by HMRC enforcement action. Most recently, an article published by Recruiter reported that Legitas has decide... Read more
- Could the General Anti-Avoidance Rule cause problems for contractors?
When the government first began looking into a General Anti-Avoidance Rule (GAAR) as a way of countering tax avoidance in 2010, very few suspected what a minefield it might become. By the time Grah... Read more
- HMRC publishes IR35 guidance
True to the promise made by the chancellor in last month’s Budget, HMRC has finally published fresh guidance on IR35 legislation - though not all contractors will be entirely happy with the result.... Read more
- Contractors prepare for RTI
Contractors and other businesses are will have to report payroll information in real-time from this Saturday (April 6th). Once the new tax year begins this weekend, employers will be expected to... Read more
- Brookson responds to tax evasion cases
Brookson has responded to recent news stories regarding HMRC’s tax avoidance campaign. A spate of recent tax evasion prosecutions has coincided with the announcement of a range of measures to comba... Read more
- PCG campaigns for IR35 judicial review
Professional Contractors’ Guild (PCG) wants to request a judicial review of how some government departments have handled the IR35 status of their contractors. Members of the association have been... Read more
- FCSA offers peace of mind for contractors
For all of the benefits it brings, working as a contractor can often come with complications. In the absence of a payroll specialist, it can be difficult to get to grips with different regulations... Read more
- Regulate umbrella companies, say recruiters
The government should make sure that changes to the Agency Conduct Regulations cover umbrella companies , recruiters have said. A survey of participants in the Recruitment and Employment... Read more
- Contractors may face needless IR35 reviews
Contractors who find themselves facing IR35 reviews may do so unnecessarily, according to research. Flaws in HMRC’s business entity tests could mean that some contractors are taken to review only t... Read more
- Isle of Man bank account data to be passed to HMRC
HMRC will be automatically passed financial data on UK taxpayers with Isle of Man bank accounts. An agreement was reached between the government and Isle of Man authorities on Tuesday leading to a... Read more
- IR35 teams to hit investigation targets
HMRC’s new compliance teams are on track to hit their target to increase the number of IR35 investigations tenfold. Three new teams should hit their target of around 230 investigations by the end o... Read more
- Freelancers should do the work they enjoy
Freelancers, both new and experienced, should look to do the kind of work they enjoy because job satisfaction is a major factor in success. This is according to Laura Spencer, trusted expert with... Read more
- Welsh government provides £30m funding boost
The Welsh government has announced that it will be providing more than £30 million in funding to businesses so that job creation and growth can be stimulated. The move forms the second stage of the... Read more
- Virgin Media creates thousands of new opportunities
Virgin Media has announced that it is set to create a raft of new jobs due to a rise in demand for its superfast broadband and television services. Many of the new positions are likely to be in... Read more
- Tax dodging suppliers to be banned from state contracts
The government has put new rules into force which will mean contractors and companies have to produce evidence of their tax compliance history before being granted public sector contracts. The rule... Read more
- Simple tax proposals are actually confusing
Proposals for simpler taxation rules for freelancers will make things worse not better, a tax body has stated. The Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) believes that the government's proposals... Read more
- Poor communications could increase contractor demand
Contractors with experience in mobile communications could be in huge demand this year because many firms are in desperate need to improve their coverage and reception. A recent YouGov study,... Read more
- Glasgow to receive £2 million transport boost
Transport links in Glasgow are set to be improved thanks to more than £2 million of new investment. Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's deputy first minister, said that the money will be put towards boosti... Read more
- 4G set to be rolled out in 27 more towns
Freelancers who need to work online while on the move could soon find their connectivity improved after EE confirmed that it will be rolling out 4G technology to a further 27 towns and cities this... Read more
- Wind energy sector could see annual skills shortages equivalent to 5,500 people
Future green energy projects across Europe could be threatened by a lack of skilled workers, it has been claimed. In a new report published by renewable energy consultancy GL Garrad Hassan, it was... Read more
