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National Insurance rises & a new Health and Social Care Levy

This week the Government successfully passed its taxation proposals through Parliament for increased funding of the NHS to help it tackle the enormous waiting lists. Also outlined was the Government’s long-awaited solution for the reform of England’s social care system. We take a look at what this means for limited company contractors.

Thu 9th Sep, 2021 | Julian Ball

Contractor Info

Planned and unplanned absences

For many, being a limited company contractor allows you greater flexibility with your working life. However it also means that you have to be more astute when it comes to taking time off. That’s why we’ve created this useful article on things to consider when you’re planning to take time off.

Thu 5th Aug, 2021 | Tom Sweeney

Contractor Info

5 tips for contract negotiation

As a contractor, being able to negotiate your contracts effectively is an essential skill. The aim of the game is simple, you are trying to get the highest possible contract rate. However, with that being said it’s not quite as easy as it sounds! So, here are our top 5 tips in the art of contract negotiation...

Wed 4th Aug, 2021 | Tom Sweeney

Personal Tax

Cryptoassets - A Tax on Nothing?

In April this year HMRC updated and consolidated their guidance on the taxation of cryptoassets or cryptocurrency. We provide our interpretation of this guidance...

Mon 2nd Aug, 2021 | Arif Patel

Contractor Info

How to avoid gaps in-between contracts

Working as an umbrella or limited company contractor can sometimes mean that you have gaps in between contracts so it's important to be proactive before your current assignment has ended to try and limit the amount of time you have free in between assignments. That is why we at PayStream have outlined some top tips on how to avoid those unwanted gaps in between contracts.

Fri 30th Jul, 2021 | Tom Sweeney

Industry News

Tifo is shortlisted for a TIARA

We’re thrilled to announce that our sister company Tifo is flying the flag for the PayStream Group in this years TIARA Talent Tech Star Awards as they have been shortlisted as a finalist in the Onboarding Solution of the Year category.

Tue 1st Jun, 2021 | Kerry Hull

Industry News

Regulation is needed, but is it enough?

Amendments to the Finance Bill to consider regulating the umbrella sector were discussed in Parliament. While not taken forward at this time, it is fair to say that all those who currently comply with existing legislation would support sensible legislation together with a regulatory body to stop the unscrupulous behaviour of the minority within the umbrella market.

Thu 27th May, 2021 | Julian Ball

Industry News

HMRC updates guidance on working through umbrella companies

On 29th April HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) updated its guidance on working through umbrella companies to give more clarity about how the supply chain works and what a contractor should expect from an umbrella company. Find out what they said...

Wed 5th May, 2021 | Julian Ball

Contractor Info

Understanding your tax code

Put simply your tax code is used to determine how much tax free income (Personal Allowance) you will earn per tax year and the income tax you will pay once you have exceeded that threshold. In this article we take a look at what each tax code means and how to check your tax code.

Thu 29th Apr, 2021 | Tom Sweeney

Personal Tax

Personal Tax Planning for 2021/22

A new tax year brings changes, sometimes these changes are small but other times they can impact individual’s income in a larger way. In addition to the usual changes we have also found ourselves in an unprecedented situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the financial impact of which will last for many decades...

Mon 26th Apr, 2021 | Joe Alderson

Contractor Info

Don’t leave your tax refund to chance!

It’s always been difficult to persuade HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) that they owe you money rather than the other way around. We have some simple tips on how to ensure that you get the money you are owed from HMRC.

Fri 16th Apr, 2021 | Remy Van De Perre

Contractor Info

UK Corporation Tax - Changes ahead

For many years now previous governments have lowered corporate tax rates in the UK to encourage business and investment in the UK economy. Back in 2010 the corporation tax rate stood at 28%, since then it has been cut to 19%. Plans were in place to cut this even further to 17% however those were cancelled in 2019.

Fri 9th Apr, 2021 | Arif Patel

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