Phillip Hammond confirmed in the 2018 Autumn Budget that changes to off-payroll in the private sector would be rolled out in April 2020 – giving everyone a grace period of over a year. However, this doesn’t mean that recruitment agencies have until April 2020 to prepare. Our article will explain the implications off-payroll in the private sector will have on the recruitment sector and private sector end-clients.
Global trade frictions and uncertainty both in the United Kingdom and foreign markets due to Brexit has triggered a ‘wait and see’ approach to new business – slowing client spending on hiring. Despite this, technology and IT roles dominated the top pay rises in 2018 according to ContractorUK’s Salary and Recruiting Trends guide. This trend is set to continue in 2019.
Over 93% of those required to file a 2017/18 self-assessment to HMRC did so by 11:59 pm on 31st January. However over 700,000 taxpayers missed the deadline. Here are the latest statistics on self-assessments and what to do if you missed the deadline.
Churchill Knight & Associates Ltd hosted our second off-payroll seminar in Whitechapel on Friday 1st February and the event was another success. Find out what we discussed and why your recruitment agency must prepare for off-payroll in the private sector by April 2019 and not April 2020.
As a contractor or freelancer, it’s important to maintain a good work-life balance. There are no set rules for taking time off as a contractor or freelancer; however, there are some golden rules to follow to manage your time wisely.
HMRC has published a list of the strangest excuses for taxpayers not submitting their self-assessment tax returns on time. Remember, the deadline for filing is midnight on 31st January 2019.
One of the best perks of being a contractor is that you have the potential to take your profession anywhere. However, the UK remains one of the best contracting locations for those who wish to remain close to home; it has climbed from tenth place in 2013-14 to eighth place in the most recent Global Competitiveness Report by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Thinking of switching your contractor accountant? Your choice of an accountant can have a big impact on your experience working as a contractor. It’s important to choose an accountant who understands your business needs and the environment in which you work.
It’s the largest update to workplace rights in a generation. Under the new legislation, workers will get details of their rights from the first day of a new job, including eligibility for sick leave and paid holiday.
It’s the largest update to workplace rights in a generation. Under the new legislation, workers will get details of their rights from the first day of a new job, including eligibility for sick leave and paid holiday.
