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As many as 20,000 HMRC staff that provide advice on tax returns have staged a ‘lightning’ walkout this afternoon. They are protesting about HMRC’s plans to outsource and privatise their workload. HMRC is holding year-long trials from next month with … Continue reading
A contractor recently looked to Contractor UK to seek advice on whether they should change accountants. They were concerned that by changing accountants, it may raise a ‘red flag to HM Revenue & Customs’. Bob Jones, a former Inland Revenue … Continue reading
A study by HR officers, Allen & Overy has identified that a third of mid to large-sized employers may cut their temporary agency worker contracts before the 12-week qualifying period for equal pay and benefits applies, affecting around half a … Continue reading
The spending review is due in two weeks time and commentators believe the chancellor may announce a reduction to the amount Britons can save tax free each year into an ISA. Reported on Contractor UK, a labour MP suspects they … Continue reading
With spending cuts heading the public sectors way, it is inevitable that some contractors working within the public sector will find their contract being cut short. Contractors have already acknowledged this and many are looking to seek new roles within … 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
Contractors working via their own limited company have been advised by the PCG to ensure they are not caught under the IR35 legislation and ensure all new contracts are reviewed by an IR35 expert. This warning has come as the … Continue reading
It has been revealed that Deepak Singh, Chief Information Officer at HMRC, who was employed by them for 3 years contracted to HMRC through his personal service company for a three month period beginning June 2009. Singh had a three … Continue reading
The month of June saw a surge in demand for highly skilled IT contractors. The month saw the sharpest upturn in demand so far this year. Powerchex, which issued the figures, said that total contract offers to IT freelancers leapt … Continue reading
A survey has revealed that almost one in four self employed Britons are considering moving abroad in the next five years. Contractor UK explained one of factors is looming tax rises in the UK. The findings, compiled by Foreign Currency … Continue reading
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