PENSION PLANNING WHEN TRANSFERRING FROM PSC TO UMBRELLA
What happens to your pension if you switch from working as a limited company contractor (PSC) and join an Umbrella company?
5 reasons you may want to switch from limited to umbrella
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…
Giving back and getting back this Christmas: tax relief and expenses
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…
What to consider if you want to switch from umbrella to limited
When you first start out in contracting, working under an umbrella company is an excellent stepping-stone into the world of self-employment. But at what point should you start considering switching to a limited company? If you are new to contracting, using an umbrella company is ideal due to the minimal administration you need to manage.…
Female contractors are waving goodbye to the gender pay gap
On April 4th, 2018, businesses with more than 250 employees were required to publish data on the gender pay gap between employees at their organisation. The results for the overall labour market were an unfortunate reminder that economic inequality is still prevalent in the UK. From over 10,000 businesses, 78% were revealed to pay their…
HMRC wins first IR35 case in seven years against former BBC presenter Christa Ackroyd
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…