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Meredith McCammond

After studying law, Meredith began her career in tax in 2002 at a 'Big 4' accountancy firm. Meredith joined LITRG in 2013. She leads on LITRG’s work on labour market issues including payroll and PAYE, false self-employment, agency workers/intermediaries and the gig economy. Meredith also volunteers for TaxAid.  

Got an HMRC loan charge settlement letter? Here's what to check before you sign — including the £70,000 cap and how an untaxed income estimate could fall from £11,000 to just £3,000.

The taxman just cancelled the interest on the interest, in a significant boon (£6,500) to loan charge contractors and others in HMRC disputes.

In return for a commitment to settle all related disguised remuneration matters, ‘John’ (and other contractors) could be looking at lowering their HMRC liability by £55,000.

6th May, 2026 | Money

For many contractors, April’s higher NMW will flit between mechanical and margin-moving — unlike for some umbrellas, for whom it may be the ‘perfect storm’ that puts them to the test.

Since SSP’s new state enforcer isn’t fully operational yet, umbrella contractors may need to stand their ground, as three changes to the ‘safety net’ come into effect.

How contractors can safeguard against the lack of choice, changes, and disruption threatened by April’s brolly legislation.

6th October, 2025 | Umbrella Companies

‘Examples of good practice for umbrella companies’ isn’t a fishing expedition. Even if some of the spelt out legal duties could be checked up on.

LITRG: As part of helping the unrepresented be informed, we’re calling in technology to automate your next deductions double-check.

12th March, 2025 | Umbrella Companies

What April 2026’s requirement on agents to HMRC-register means if you're a limited company in the market for tax advice.

Five traits of a best-practice brolly, so you can tell if your umbrella is worth holding on to (or not).

16th May, 2024 | Umbrella Companies

There’s no shortcut to the long, complex process of making contractor umbrella companies compliant, safe and viable.

Where brolly contractors need to be on the lookout once the new tax year starts on Saturday.

5th April, 2024 | Umbrella Companies

‘It’s time to explore alternative strategies – like going after rogue umbrella companies.’

Wisdom of contractor crowds: Officials will find it hard to see your evidence as anything but powerful and persuasive.

The LITRG spells out where its 11 chapters can help IR35 reform-hit PSCs to turn the page, safely.

Contentious reforms to the Intermediaries legislation are finally here. But what do they mean for you?

Nothing in the legislation for the CJRS forces umbrellas to cover their workers.

28th April, 2020 | Coronavirus