The government has delayed the rollout of Making Tax Digital, the initiative that will transform the tax reporting system to a totally digital structure. An amended timetable for Making Tax Digital has been set which will give accountants and businesses time to prepare and adjust processes to deal with the new system.
Using a PAYE umbrella service is a simple and efficient way to get paid as a self-employed worker. However, the time may come when it is in your best interest to say farewell to your umbrella company and become the director of your own limited company. This article will investigate when you should consider switching from an umbrella service to an umbrella company.
Are you searching for an accountant to look after your finances whilst you are contracting? Just like any important purchase, it’s essential that you do your due diligence and research providers thoroughly before coming to a decision.
Becoming a marketing freelancer or consultant could be a good way to advance your career in marketing whilst also stepping away from corporate rules and 9 to 5 office restrictions. But what does it take to be a marketing freelancer?
HMRC released its Employment Status Service (ESS) tool in March to help provide clarity around IR35, and to assist public sector clients and agencies in assessing the IR35 status of their off-payroll workers. There has been plenty of controversy surrounding it, with some experts claiming it is inaccurate whilst HMRC jumps to its defence.
Supervision, Direction and Control (SDC) came into effect on 6 April 2016 as a way of limiting the number of umbrella contractors being able to claim travel and subsistence expenses. Do you know what SDC is and whether or not you are subject to it?
Are you new to the UK and looking for work? Or are you thinking of coming to the UK for work? Contracting or freelancing is a great way for skilled professionals to break into the workforce in the UK, and you may even enjoy the flexible lifestyle so much that you’ll decide to continue contracting for many years to come.
The new tax year started on 6 April, which means it’s time to start thinking about your 2018/19 Personal Tax Return, otherwise known as your self-assessment.
It’s National Freelancers Day, where freelancers from all industries are celebrated for their independence and for inspiring others to break free from tradition by taking control of their careers.
A lot of voters expected to wake up on the morning of 9 June and discover that Theresa May and her Conservative party were the majority winners of the ‘snap’ General election that she called in April. However, to the surprise of bookmakers and experts, the election ended in a hung parliament.
