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The PCG recently asked their members if they thought HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) should be separated into two separate entities. HMRC have been in the press recently for all the wrong reasons. They have been criticised over PAYE errors … Continue reading
Reported on Contract Eye, an online petition that was set up by a disgruntled IT contractor has gained the governments recognition and they have in turn responded to the petition. In June 2010 Glenn Andrews, an IT contractor, began the … Continue reading
The BBC released details of a recent poll which has found that people in the UK are continuing to focus on reducing their personal debt instead of saving. Highest earners, however, were the exception to this current trend. The Markit … Continue reading
A freelance writer recently posed this question on Linked In. They wanted to know whether we thought temporary contracts are going to become more common or if it is a temporary symptom of the current economy. Responses from contractors working … Continue reading
Discussed on Contract Eye today, networking is more important than ever for contractors seeking work with new clients. They report that often the best roles sometimes never even make it online and are instead filled following recommendations from contractors already … Continue reading
Women in the creative media sector are more than twice as likely as men to freelance for reasons such as caring for elderly relatives, having children or other goings-on at home in a new report released by Skillset. While more … Continue reading
It was announced in the Emergency Budget that IR35 would be reviewed by the Office of Tax Simplification and details have recently been released about just how exactly they plan to review the complex legislation. John Whiting, the new tax … Continue reading
In a bid to reduce their headcount, Standard Life have announced plans to shed almost 100 IT contractors roles by not renewing their temporary contract. Standard Life plan to reduce their headcount by 500 over the next 15 months. The … Continue reading
Contractors have been reminded that IR35 legislation is still in place and not to disregard it just because the government has tasked the Office of Tax Simplification with reviewing the complex legislation. Contract Eye is concerned some contractors may not … Continue reading
A contractor recently sought advice about claiming past expenses from his former client. These expenses dated back to 2007 and 2008. In current financial difficulties, the contractor wondered if there was a minimum time period to claim back expenses. Our … Continue reading
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