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What is the loan charge and how is it affecting contractors?

The loan charge is a piece of legislation that was introduced by HMRC back in 2019, as a means to claim back…

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The best podcasts for freelancers

A few weeks ago, we took a look at the 7 blogs every freelancer should be reading. And while we still…

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Financial risk and exemptions: Ask Andy Answers

With around two weeks to go until the private sector off-payroll rules come into force, your questions for Andy Vessey,…

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How to build an impenetrable IR35 defence

Read on below for a guest post from Mindful Contract Solutions A great contract is an invaluable asset for an…

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Making Tax Digital: What is it, and do contractors need to worry?

Making Tax Digital (MTD) was laid out back in December 2018, with the Government setting out a roadmap of changes to the UK’s…

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Just 14% of contractors would accept an inside IR35 determination

We’re finally seeing temperatures creeping above zero and the first buds are coming out. Spring is on its way. For…

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Can contractors do anything to avoid a blanket determination?

Despite the fact that end clients are supposed to demonstrate due diligence when issuing Status Determination Statuses (SDS), we’re still…

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Substition and moving abroad: Ask Andy Answers

Not long to go now until the private sector IR35 reforms come into effect on 6th April, and your questions for Andy…

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SEISS grant 4 and 5 are coming?

One of the big announcements in Sunak’s Spring Budget was that the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme was to be extended until September 2021,…

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Self assessment and delays to IR35: Ask Andy Answers

With less than a month to go before the date of the IR35 private sector reforms, Andy Vessey, Kingsbridge’s Head…