The recent case of JLJ Services v HMRC 25 October 2011 [click here for full case] confirms that whilst there are standard tests (e.g personal service, control, mutuality of obligation, business risk) that are used to determine IR35 status each tribunal will have its own view on how much weight to af...

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This is our chance to let you get to know who you are working with a little more closely.Colin Hardman, Accounts AssistantRole: Accounts Assistant.  My main duties are to offer advice and guidance on queries for our clients on their limited company. About me: I graduated from University with a ...

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With the personal tax deadline of 31st January 2012 fast approaching and coupled with HMRC’s new penalty regime it’s now more important than ever to ensure you file your Self Assessment tax return on time.  We asked our web visitors if they knew the circumstances in which they must ...

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Another busy month at PayStream!  We have enhanced both our limited company (My PSC) and umbrella offerings, continued to develop our processes and have also been recognised for our service by contractors in the annual Contractor UK awards.We have now gone live with our new look and feel online...

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We have recently gone live, to a pilot group of customers, with our new look and feel online functionality and are now entering the final stages of testing before it is released to all our PSC customers. The new functionality builds on the current expenses portal and will provide PSC contractors wit...

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Entering expenses is a fact of life for contractors and making that process as convenient as possible is one of our key goals.We thought that the easiest and most convenient way to do this might be with a smartphone app and following one of our regular customer surveys it seems that you agree!So our...

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If you're an umbrella company contractor, you can rest assured that you are covered by our insurance policies because you are an employee of the umbrella company.  However one of the risks when working through your own company is that you don’t have the protection of an employer's in...

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The PayStream office will be closed on the following dates: Monday 26th December 2011 Tuesday 27th December 2011 Monday 2nd January 2012 For the following dates in between Christmas and New Year the office will be open between the hours of 9.00am and 3.00pm. Wednesday 28th December 20...

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Chancellor pledges to do ‘whatever it takes’ to protect Britain from ‘the debt storm’In yesterday’s Autumn Statement George Osborne confirmed that UK economic growth would be lower and borrowing higher than he had predicted during the March 2011 Budget.Forecasted encour...

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Over the last couple of months we have been busy ensuring that we were ready for the introduction of the AWR but that’s not all.  We’ve also been working hard on the online functionality that we offer via the PayStream portal and there are exciting new developments ahead so watch th...

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If you haven’t already completed a 2010/11 personal tax return then your only option now is to complete the return online and this has to be done by 31 January 2012.  This is also the date on which contractors have to make the balancing payment of personal tax for 2010/11 and the first pa...

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Here at PayStream we appreciate that whilst you are contracting you may have lots of questions ranging from how our My Max umbrella service works to what you are able to claim for as a legitimate expense, all of which we are happy to help with. We are regularly asked a wide variety of questions...

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This is our chance to let you get to know who you are working with a little more closely.Paul Malley, Managing DirectorRole: Managing Director; responsible for both the day-to-day running of the company and developing business plans for the future of the organisation.  I spend half my time out ...

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Make sure you're following PayStream on Twitter to receive all our latest news and views direct to your Twitter account.Follow PayStream and be the first to hear about special offers, changes to our online systems and our views on changes to industry legislation, to mention just a few.Join in and wi...

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At PayStream we have always been focussed on ensuring that we deliver the best customer experience possible and have invested a lot of time and money into improving our online functionality, the efficiency of our internal systems and have restructured some of our departments to ensure that we delive...

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With the introduction of the Regulations only a month away recruitment agencies are finalising strategies for mitigating their risk. We have spent time with a good number of agencies and have been surprised at the differing approaches even between those working in the same sector. There are som...

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It was disappointing to hear about the recent demise of the off-shore umbrella provider Tract Management.  The business ceased trading leaving invoices outstanding and when this happens many contractors are left out of pocket with little hope of recovering their money.  This high...

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There have been many changes to our PSC service over the last 12 months beginning with the introduction of the dedicated accounts team. We continuously strive to enhance the customer experience and the only way we can do this is by listening to our contractors and then responding to their feedback. ...

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Having access to your account online when you’re a busy contractor is very important, this is why we’ve been dedicating lots of time and resource into adding new functionality and improving existing functionality by streamlining processes throughout our portal systems.We’ve got a l...

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It’s always nice to put a face to a name so this is our chance to let you get to know who you are working with a little more closely.Julian Ball, Legal DirectorRole: Legal Director. I make sure we keep up to date and compliant with changes in legislation as well as ensuring ...

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The PayStream office will be closed on Monday August 29th. To ensure your pay is processed as seamlessly as possible there are 3 things which you should note: Agency deadlines; Please liaise with your agency/client to ensure you meet their timesheet and payment deadlines. Invoice deadlines...

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AWR is obviously a hot topic in our industry at the moment so we wanted to share our thoughts with you, on the options agencies have, when it comes to the implementation of these new regulations.Most agencies have now undergone an internal assessment of their risk under AWR and have either:  ...

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We are pleased to announce that in May 2011 PayStream was recognised as an Investor in People (IiP) following an in-depth review process.  Investors in People is the UK’s leading people management standard providing a simple and flexible framework to help organisations of all sizes and se...

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As you would expect from a service provider, our main focus is to continuously improve the level of customer service we offer our customers. Our 2011 satisfaction survey of our umbrella service was carried out online, for the first time, and received a fantastic response.  It proved to be a gre...

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Managing the relationship with some of PayStream’s largest clients can be a varied, challenging and hugely enjoyable role. As well as seeking out new opportunities, our CRMs support consultants in any payroll related issues they have, from general queries, to specific issues with individual co...

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It is your responsibility to ensure that your tax code is correct because failing to do so could result in a hefty tax bill at the end of the year, and let’s face it, this is somethig nobody wants to be faced with.  However don’t fear, PayStream are on hand to give you some hints an...

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This week we are introducing Kevin Boyle, Commercial Director and Sharyn Clarke, New Business Consultant.  To find out who dislikes FC Barcelona and who spent time volunteering in a school in Mombassa, read more... Kevin Boyle, Commercial DirectorRole: As Commercial Director, I am ...

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This week we are introducing Kevin Boyle, Commercial Director and Colette Booth, Customer Care Team Leader.  To find out who dislikes FC Barcelona  and who the worst luck with cars, read more... Kevin Boyle, Commercial DirectorRole: As Commercial Director, I am responsible for Sales,&nb...

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We are pleased to announce that from 13th June 2011 PayStream increased its professional indemnity (PI) insurance from £1 million to £2 million for our umbrella contractors.Professional indemnity insurance provides essential financial protection in the event that your client suffers...

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The PayStream office will be closed on Monday May 30th. To ensure your pay is processed as seamlessly as possible there are 3 things which you should note:1.  Agency deadlines; Please liaise with your agency/client to ensure you meet their timesheet and payment deadlines.2. Invoice de...

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In the words of the Chancellor, George Osborne, the aim of yesterday’s budget was to “put the fuel into the tank of the UK economy.” Fundamentally it was a budget, on a budget, for business. Our view is that compared to some recent budgets it was good news for freelancers and contr...

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On 9th December 2010,  the Government issued for Consultation draft legislation primarily focused on employer-financed trusts often referred to as Employee Benefit Trust schemes (EBTs) The objective of the legislation is to prevent the avoidance or deferral of income tax and National Insurance ...

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The PayStream office will be closed on the following dates: Monday 27th December 2010 Tuesday 28th December 2010 Monday 3rd January 2011 For the following dates in betwen Christmas and New Year the office will be open between the hours of 9.00am and 3.00pm. Wednesday 29th December 2010 ...

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Six million people paid incorrect tax in the two tax years to March 2009, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced and the 1.45 million people who HMRC say underpaid will be asked to pay a total of 2 billion Pounds in arrears.According to British daily newspaper The Independent, people who are li...

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PCG has welcomed the clearest statement yet from the Coalition Government that IR35 is to be abolished.  In an article for the Telegraph this morning Richard Tyler has interviewed Mark Prisk and it reads:‘Individuals selling their services through small companies have their taxable i...

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The Chancellor has positioned Tuesday’s budget as a five-year plan to rebuild the British economy based on the Government’s values of responsibility, freedom and fairness. It is certainly a budget that shows the Government’s commitment to small businesses with good news in rel...

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The 6th May General Election promises to be the tightest for two decades, with latest opinion polls placing the Conservatives on average seven points ahead of Labour – a margin not likely to secure an outright Parliamentary majority. With the possibility of a Hung Parliament looming on the hor...

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November 1949, Frank McNamara, head of the Hamilton Credit Corporation, and Alfred Bloomingdale met at Major’s Cabin Grill, a well-known New York restaurant next to the Empire State Building. Over lunch, they discussed a problem Hamilton customer: someone who had borrowed money but was now una...

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Few would doubt that the recession has had a dramatic impact on employment patterns in the UK.  Combined with changes in employment legislation over the years and an employer-driven trend towards flexible working, the changes necessitated by the recession have resulted in a new emerging mode...

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