The 2019 Loan Charge is HMRC’s next step in their crackdown on tax avoidance. They aim to recover unpaid taxes they deem to be owed by thousands of contractors who have used a disguised remuneration scheme. HMRC will be looking to collect payment for retrospective taxes from any individual who has used a disguised remuneration…
The latest REC/IHS Markit’s Report on Jobs revealed some very promising news for contractors, particularly for those in the IT and computing sector. Research revealed that the slight softening of demand for contractors in June was an anomaly, as a surge in demand was spotted once again in July. Demand for IT contractors In…
An accounting software can compliment the service provided to you by your contractor accountant as it allows you keep on top of your day-to-day bookkeeping alongside receiving support, advice and guidance from your accountant. It can really help to make your contracting life a lot easier, giving you more time to concentrate on the important…
Once you’ve made the decision to set-up a limited company; you’ll want to start thinking about choosing the right name for it. You might even already have a name in mind but there are still some important factors to consider before making your final decision. You want a name that is timeless, that will be…
So you’ve secured a contract…great! But before you agree to take on any project, there are some points you should consider before signing on the dotted line. Particularly with the clampdown on IR35, every contract you are given should be read carefully to evaluate your IR35 status. Since IR35 is such a complex legislation, the…
As an accountancy service dedicated to supporting you as a contractor, we’re always discussing current trends in the market, providing general updates and advice. But what we haven’t really touched on is what it actually takes in you, as a person, to be a successful contractor. Below we’ve rounded up some top characteristics commonly attributed…
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…
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…
Former BBC presenter, Christa Ackroyd has lost her legal battle with HMRC and is now facing a fine of £419,151 in outstanding income tax and national insurance contributions covering tax years: 2006/07 to 2012/13. This ruling made by the first tier tribunal (FTT) was based on the judgement that despite Ackroyd working through a PSC…
If you are affected by off-payroll reforms and are considering alternatives such as Umbrella employment, it’s helpful to understand AWR.
Across the UK, contractors and temporary staff are receiving notably higher pay rates. The REC disclosed that the steepest inflation in contractor pay rates recorded was in London. However, across the board, wages were continuing to rise, extending this trend to 62 months. Contractor pay rates accelerating at an exceptional rate REC director of…
‘Effective from 1 April 2017, The VAT flat rate scheme (FRS) for businesses with limited cost is set to increase to 16.5% from their current rate, based on defined criteria for a limited cost trader.’ What is a Limited Cost Traders? According to HMRC guidance, a limited cost trader will be defined as one whose…
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