IR35 can often be complex and confusing for contractors and recruiters alike. In response to this, Independent Contractor Services (ICS) have created a page dedicated to explaining IR35 in simple terms. We want to help you understand IR35 without getting … Continue reading
Contractors working through their own limited company should be aware that from April 1st, 2010 all cheque payments for VAT, sent to HMRC by post will be treated as being received by HM Revenue and Customs on the date when … Continue reading
Incorrect tax codes may have been sent out by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) because of an error in their new PAYE system. These codes tell taxpayers how much their employers and pension firms will deduct in income tax in … Continue reading
The PCG’s managing director, John Brazier last week called for the next government to encourage freelancing as a flexible, innovative and entrepreneurial way of working. One of the benefits of freelancing is that it enables business to perform more cost-effectively. … Continue reading
All of us here at Independent Contractor Services would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We would like to say a special thank you to all the contractors and agencies that we have … Continue reading
National Freelancers Day appears to have achieved PCG’s multiple objectives which were; to stimulate debate and generate publicity for, and recognition of, the contribution that contractors, freelancers, interims and consultants make to UK PLC. On Monday, the PCG organised a … Continue reading
Independent Contractor Services Ltd (ICS) is supporting National Freelancers Day on 23 Nov 2009 by offering contractors the opportunity to win a weekend city break for two in Kraków. To enter simply request a free IR35 and contractor tax review … Continue reading
The Professional Contractors Group (PCG) mission is representing, supporting and promoting the freelance community, with specific attention to the needs of those freelancers who are members of PCG. 23 November is to be National Freelancers Day (NFD). The aim of … Continue reading
The Professional Contractors Group (PCG) last week issued a three-part wish-list to Alistair Darling, the chancellor, ahead of his Pre-Budget Report. The wish-list included the requests to; Scrap IR35, drop ‘income-shifting’ rules, and provide freelancers a less restrictive business model. … Continue reading
It was widely rumoured that workers at Royal Mail would strike and this week it has been confirmed that they will as Royal Mail and unions failed to reach an agreement over changes to pay and jobs. Currently, it has … Continue reading
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