2017 was a turbulent year for contractors, especially those who work within the public sector and were hit by the introduction of the “off-payroll” reforms in April. Following this, a storm of risky umbrella firms begun luring temporary workers with promises of higher take-home retentions in a bid to sidestep the tax crackdown that occurred…
Tax avoidance was once again at the forefront of the government’s agenda in the Autumn Budget. A topic that has been meticulously discussed, Philip Hammond announced during his speech on Wednesday 22nd November 2017 that “the Government is committed to tackling tax evasion, avoidance and aggressive tax planning.” We’ve already seen an increased focus from…
On April 27th 2017, the Criminal Finances Bill received Royal Assent becoming the Criminal Finances Act 2017 and represents a significant development in the UK’s anti-money laundering regime in over a decade as well as the largest expansion of corporate criminal liability since the Bribery Act 2010. From 30th September 2017, companies became criminally liable if they fail to…
You’ll often find discussions and reasons as to why you should move from an umbrella to a limited company. But we thought we’d discuss the reverse, because sometimes, the arrangements of working through a limited company, no longer make sense for the position you are in. So why might you consider switching from a limited…
With just over 2 weeks left until Christmas, it’s safe to say the winter celebrations are in full swing. With that, we wanted to recap on the expenses and tax relief you may be able to claim through your charitable donations and work festivities. Getting a little back for yourself, while treating and gifting others…
For recruitment agencies, the relationship between consultants and their contractors is built on trust. Candidates rely on recruiters to provide the best possible advice in regards to their finances and salary. This is why it’s vital that agencies use a clear, concise and compliant umbrella company for support. We explore how agencies can benefit from…
With just over 2 weeks left until Christmas, it’s safe to say the winter celebrations are in full swing. With that, we wanted to recap on the expenses and tax relief you may be able to claim through your charitable donations and work festivities. Getting a little back for yourself, while treating and gifting others…
One of the most frequently asked questions from our clients on the VAT flat rate change for a limited cost business is: “what is counted as ‘goods’ when determining if they need to use the higher rate of 16.5%?” According to HMRC guidance, ‘goods’ are movable items or materials exclusively used in your limited cost…
We recently published an article overviewing HMRC’s new legislation, the 2019 Loan Charge. The government claims this to be the next phase in tackling tax avoidance. However many have raised concerns about the harshness of the new bill. There are calls for the taxman to be compassionate and flexible towards those they are taxing as…
Now that December has arrived, there is no hiding from the fact that Christmas is less than 4 weeks away. As the build-up intensifies, days seem to get shorter as schedules become packed with shopping trips, social gatherings and last minute jobs at home. However, as a contractor or freelancer, there are many expenses and…
As we are now weeks away from Christmas, and the holiday season is in full swing, we cover the most common queries about festive and annual event deductible expenses. Annual Christmas party as deductible expenses Your limited company can claim its festive or annual party as deductible expenses for corporation tax purposes. The cost…
Since the public sector reform in April 2017, we are still asked frequently by public sector contractors if they should continue using their own limited company or switch to an umbrella. The answer very much depends on each individual’s circumstances thus we would strongly encourage contractors to speak to us for tailored advice. Nonetheless, we…
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