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I was invited to save tax by having some of my contractor's fees paid as offshore loans. This was a scheme set up professionally and I was assured it was a legitimate - the IR are now challenging the legality of the tax saved..

Even the Inland Revenue get things wrong. If you really think the Taxman is asking for more tax than is legally due, there are ways to appeal – and taxpayers do successfully overturn tax demands and determinations.

Understanding the difference between an enquiry and an investigation. Coping with an investigation.

Inland Revenue Enquiries are very much on the increase. Tackle yours as efficiently and painlessly as possible.

Avoid the pitfalls of Self Assessment tax returns and prevent problems with the Taxman

I want to complain about how the Inland Revenue treated me and how they handled my tax affairs. How do I go about this?

Assessing the cost and relative value of professional tax advisors and accountants.

Barry Roback warns that the latest proposed piece of Brussels legislation could play havoc with the market for temporary workers.

The PCG learnt today that Bill Hood has lost his IR35 appeal against the Inland Revenue in the High Court.

Blair backs Directive that 'potentially excludes' limited company contractors.

The below information allows you to identify the highest daily rates for the latest IT contracts.

Company Credit Check

The government is facing tough opposition from professional bodies of the IT industry over fears its controversial EU Agency Workers Directive could harm the contract market.

The perfect contract's come up and you've got an interview. But hang on, when was the last time you actually went for an interview? Jenrick CPI brings you a comprehensive candidate check-list.

Dave Smith of Accountax, who represented Mike Ansell at the Special Commissioner's, provides analysis on why the Revenue were defeated, even though there were relatively few 'in business on your own account' factors.