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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

Agency Info

Managing IR35 post April 2021

Everyone is focussing on getting ready for the off-payroll working legislation, but who is concentrating on the ongoing management of the legislative requirements after April 2021?

Wed 31st Mar, 2021 | Julian Ball

Contractor Info

Warning issued over NI number scam

Action Fraud has issued a warning to the general public in regards to a telephone call where the recipients are told that their National Insurance number has been compromised. This scam has rose to prominence over the past month resulting in thousands of reports to Action Fraud themselves. We take a look at what the scam involves and what to watch out for.

Fri 26th Mar, 2021 | Tom Sweeney

Industry News

HMRC vs well-known presenters

Despite HMRC’s success in winning the IR35 challenge to presenter and TV celebrity Eamonn Holmes which levelled the score following their loss in the Lorraine Kelly case, they have slipped behind again!

Wed 24th Mar, 2021 | Julian Ball

Industry News

What does the future tax landscape look like?

At his Budget on 3rd March Chancellor Rishi Sunak was sparing in the detail of the Government’s long-term COVID-19 tax recovery plans. Budgets normally provide us with a clue as the tax strategy for the coming few years through the publication of HM Treasury’s consultation and discussion papers. The subjects of the ‘call for evidence’ gives us an insight into the Government’s medium - longer term fiscal thinking. This year these plans were slightly held back until 23rd March 2021...

Tue 23rd Mar, 2021 | Julian Ball

Contractor Info

Retirement Planning

Choosing when to retire is a big decision, so it’s wise to try to plan for that occasion as soon as possible. While planning for retirement might not be a topic everyone wants to think about too soon, it is important to remember that retirement planning is changing and evolving all the time. We explore what you should consider when planning your retirement.

Wed 17th Mar, 2021 | Joe Alderson

Contractor Info

Letters from the Information Commissioner's Office

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) have recently written to businesses throughout the UK regarding their requirements and obligations under the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). Although this may have looked or seemed like a scam it was a genuine letter with which you need to take some form of action.

Fri 12th Mar, 2021 | Arif Patel

Industry News

PayStream's reaction to the 2021 Budget

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced his 2021 Budget. The main question was how will he balance the books as a result of COVID-19. Read our reaction to the budget here.

Wed 3rd Mar, 2021 | Julian Ball