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Becoming an IT contractor: take control of your career

Contractor, ITBy Alexandra Cadman 31st January 2017 Leave a comment

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Becoming an IT contractor: take control of your career
Last updated on Tuesday, January 31, 2017Written by Alex Cadman
Are you thinking of becoming an IT contractor? Making a career change is not always easy, and switching from permanent employment can seem daunting. Despite this, IT contracting can offer so many advantages, for example, higher income, relaxed working hours, career independence and more.

Offshore schemes: HMRC cracks down on tax evasion enablers

HMRC, OffshoreBy Alexandra Cadman 26th January 2017 Leave a comment

Accountants, bankers, lawyers and other advisors are being targeted in HMRC’s latest tax crackdown, as those who enable offshore tax evasion now face strict sanctions which came into effect on 1st January.

Unusual excuses for late tax returns are unveiled by HMRC

HMRCBy Alexandra Cadman 24th January 2017 Leave a comment

If you fail to submit your Personal Tax Return by 31st January 2017 you will be subject to an automatic penalty. HMRC has released some of the most creative, yet unsuccessful excuses they have received for the submission of a late Personal Tax Return.

Sole traders: are you spending too much time on your tax returns?

Sole TradersBy Alexandra Cadman 19th January 2017 Leave a comment

A survey by YouGov found that the UK’s sole traders spend a total of 9.5 hours completing their personal tax returns. Are you a sole trader that spends too much of your precious time completing tax returns?

5 tips for contractors and freelancers to beat the January blues

Advice, ContractorBy Alexandra Cadman 17th January 2017 Leave a comment

We’ve all experienced the January blues. The exciting and eventful festive season is over, we’ve stuffed ourselves with sweets for the past month and now we’re forced to go back to reality with seemingly nothing to look forward to.

CES 2017 – what’s new in tech

TechnologyBy Alexandra Cadman 12th January 2017 Leave a comment

The Consumer Electronics Show, or CES, is an annual exhibition in Las Vegas which showcases new and emerging technologies in a series of keynote presentations and an array of exhibition stands.

Are you one of 6 million people yet to file a personal tax return?

Contractor, Personal TaxBy Alexandra Cadman 10th January 2017 Leave a comment

Recent statistics show that there are almost 6 million people in the UK who are still required to complete a personal tax return but haven’t. If you’re one of these people, you could face fines and mounting penalties if you don’t file soon.

Should you consider leaving your umbrella company in 2017?

Advice, Contractor, Umbrella CompanyBy Alexandra Cadman 5th January 2017 Leave a comment

2016 has been a challenging year for contractors using an umbrella company and 2017 does not look any friendlier. April signalled the end of Travel and Subsistence tax relief which has had a significant impact on thousands of contractors by reducing their take home pay. Should you consider leaving your umbrella company to have a more profitable 2017?

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