We’ve all heard the old adage ‘if it’s too good to be true, then it probably is.’ A minority of contractors are still getting caught up in schemes that are offering 85-95% take home pay. These may not be all that they seem. HMRC is continuing to focus their attention on reducing the number of…
Taking IR35 seriously and giving it proper consideration for every contract should be the starting point for all contractors. Ultimately, IR35 will fundamentally affect how you choose to operate. More importantly, you will be in a better position to establish what your tax and NIC liabilities are from the outset, which will enable you to…
On Friday 22nd July, Cloud9 Umbrella and K&B Accountancy Group were pleased to be part of the ‘Brave New World’ seminar organised by PRISM, one of our affiliates. Focusing on existing and future legislation changes that will affect the recruitment industry, the session offered guidance and insight for all those who attended. The day was…
We are delighted to be working with contractors who originate from an assortment of countries throughout Europe. Having spoken to some, it’s clear that Brexit has raised a variety of concerns regarding their futures. This week the government released a post online (.gov.uk) to reassure European nationals about their future in the United Kingdom. The…
Who will win the Euro 2016 final between Portugal and France? We are running a new competition to celebrate the Euro 2016 final. Thank you to everyone who has taken part in our previous Euro 2016 competitions, and congratulations to Mark Funnell and Jamie King who have both won Amazon vouchers. The final on Sunday…
It has almost been 3 months since the start of the 2016/17 tax year. Contractors who are eligible to claim subsistence (e.g. those who are working in temporary workplaces for less than 24 months and outside of IR35) have been able to further reduce their administrative work by utilising HMRC Benchmark Rates. From 6 April…
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…
Here we help you understand your options in the event that an assignment is classed as inside IR35.
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…
Did you know, if you switch to our Umbrella, you can continue to contribute to your personal pension scheme or SIPP? That means you can use our Umbrella without having to change any of the plans you’ve made for your retirement.
While it’s exciting to prepare for holiday celebrations with your friends and family, the festive season is also a time to stop and reflect on the joys and blessings of our lives and share this with those in need. If you are planning to make a donation to a registered charity there are some opportunities…
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