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Budget 2021 – our predictions

At the time of writing we are all expecting Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s 2021 Budget to be delivered on 3rd March. The worldwide health issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic together with the knock-on economic effects since his last Budget will inevitably be reflected in the content of Budget 2021.

Wed 10th Feb, 2021 | Julian Ball

Agency Info

The Key Information Document - Myths and Facts

In 2017, Matthew Taylor put forward a number of recommendations to help improve UK employment law. The government took on board the majority of Taylor’s suggestions and in late 2018, outlined their legislative responses in the Good Work Plan. Read how this led to the formation of the Key Information Document.

Mon 8th Feb, 2021 | Sally Morris

Contractor Info

Thinking of contracting overseas? Some simple tax advice....

Work and travel have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic throughout 2020 and early 2021 but as things get back closer to what we’ve been used to, opportunities for contractors to work overseas will still exist.

Thu 21st Jan, 2021 | Joe Alderson

Industry News

Is HMRC’s CEST tool fit for purpose in the run up to April 2021?

HMRC introduced its ‘Check Employment Status Tool’ (CEST) in 2017 to assist employers, hirers and workers in determining the employment status of the worker to ensure that the correct tax and National Insurance Contributions were paid. However it has faced criticism, we take a look to see whether it is fit for purpose in this blog.

Tue 19th Jan, 2021 | Julian Ball

Personal Tax

Avoid £100's worth of Self Assessment penalties

For Personal Service Company directors in the contracting industry, and indeed small businesses in general, the start of a new year brings with it some tedious but essential tasks.

Mon 4th Jan, 2021 | Arif Patel

Personal Tax

VAT rule changes affecting some CIS contractors are due March 2021

For Personal Service Company directors in the contracting industry, and indeed small businesses in general, the countdown to Christmas each year brings with it some tedious but essential tasks before the festive season can be enjoyed.

Tue 22nd Dec, 2020 | Arif Patel

Industry News

'IR35 errant clause' is much ado about nothing

This week some commentators picked up on the drafting flaw and published articles warning against the use of umbrella companies unless tax was deducted before paying the umbrella company. This seemed counterintuitive to us since one of the benefits to agencies and contractors (and HMRC) of using umbrella companies is the assurance that the correct levels of tax are paid.

Thu 15th Oct, 2020 | Julian Ball

PayStream News

PayStream receive the highest grade ever awarded by our CSE assessor

At PayStream we have always taken the service that we deliver seriously. This is why many years ago we were the first company in our sector to achieve the Customer Service Excellence (CSE) Award.

Tue 6th Oct, 2020 | Kerry Hull

Contractor Info

Benefits of contracting vs permanent employment

There are many reasons why over a million people have chosen a career in contracting. However to find out what the top reasons are, who better to ask then our contractors.

Mon 5th Oct, 2020 | Kerry Hull

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