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The updated CEST - is it fit for purpose?

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Agency Info

Hints and tips on how to manage your PSL

Putting together a PSL is one thing but making sure it works properly is another. Here are our top tips to make sure PSLs work

Wed 4th Dec, 2019 | Kerry Hull

Industry News

Infographic: November Contractor Market Report

Each month we highlight key points taken from REC's Jobs Outlook Survey to bring you the latest contractor market trends.

Wed 4th Dec, 2019 | Steven Cheeseman

Industry News

The updated CEST - is it fit for purpose?

Last month we reviewed HMRC’s Check of Employment Status for Tax tool after HMRC refused to accept NHS Digitals status determination outcomes that had been generated by their very own tool. Now with less than 20 weeks to go before the new off-payroll working in the private sector rules are due to come into effect in April 2020, HMRC have finally launched an updated CEST.

Tue 3rd Dec, 2019 | David McManus

Contractor Info

How to improve your email etiquette

Email is one of the most important methods of communication in the business world and for contractors it is a vital way to communicate with clients and land new contracts. Whether you’re establishing a point of contact, sending over a proposal or sharing important files for a project you’re working on, your email needs to represent you in a positive and professional manner. So just how can you further improve your email etiquette?

Fri 29th Nov, 2019 | Tom Sweeney

Industry News

The uncertainty of death and taxes

Does anyone remember a Chancellor of the Exchequer called Philip Hammond? Seems that much has happened since he introduced the idea of an Autumn Budget and a Spring Statement to rationalise the tax raising and public spending announcements for the forthcoming fiscal years. It seemed a sensible thing to do and everyone quickly adjusted to it.

Thu 28th Nov, 2019 | David McManus

PayStream News

Ivan Chee's PayStream journey

Ivan joined PayStream just over four years ago as an Accounts Assistant and has worked his way to up to become an Accounts Senior. Ivan maintains ongoing communication with clients regarding queries on taxes, deductibility of expenses, dividends and other matters. We wanted to find out a little more about Ivan and his PayStream journey.

Wed 20th Nov, 2019 | Steven Cheeseman

Industry News

PayStream win Best Contractor Accountant

Last night PayStream were crowned winners of the Best Contractor Accountant award in the inaugural Contracting Awards 2019.

Fri 8th Nov, 2019 | Kerry Hull

Industry News

Prospective not retrospective – applying an employment status determination

HMRC’s latest briefing notes on the changes to off-Payroll working rules contain a statement which the optimistic and trusting contractor will feel is a positive one whilst his or her more pessimistic and less- trusting colleague may feel the need to remain wary about.

Tue 5th Nov, 2019 | David McManus

PayStream News

Loren Wykes' PayStream journey

Loren originally joined PayStream back in 2013 as a Compliance Assistant and now works as our Senior HR Advisor. She takes responsibility for employee relations cases, training and development, on-boarding and ad hoc project work. We wanted to find out a little more about Loren and her PayStream journey.

Wed 30th Oct, 2019 | Steven Cheeseman

Agency Info

Practical IR35 considerations for the client

HMRC will consider the multiple factors when determining status. Clients should ensure that its processes and documentation support the IR35 status decision it makes (particularly when the decision is “outside IR35”). The following factors are what HMRC will consider when making an individual’s status determination statement (SDS):

Tue 29th Oct, 2019 | Julian Ball

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