A director seeking faster home-broadband gets the green light, assuming supplying clients is the main motivator.
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Written by Graham Jenner
Graham is a Chartered Accountant and has run his own accountancy practice, Jenner Accountants Ltd, for over 20 years and is the MD of Nopalaver Group, which provides Umbrella company and other services to contractors. He specialises in dealing with family run businesses and contractors, supported by a strong team including 5 qualified accountants.
Top tips for limited company directors who don’t want HMRC to clock their wrist device.
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Written by Graham Jenner
Graham is a Chartered Accountant and has run his own accountancy practice, Jenner Accountants Ltd, for over 20 years and is the MD of Nopalaver Group, which provides Umbrella company and other services to contractors. He specialises in dealing with family run businesses and contractors, supported by a strong team including 5 qualified accountants.
Explainer on expenses for contractors needing to outlay for items they didn’t factor in, like cover.
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Written by Graham Jenner
Graham is a Chartered Accountant and has run his own accountancy practice, Jenner Accountants Ltd, for over 20 years and is the MD of Nopalaver Group, which provides Umbrella company and other services to contractors. He specialises in dealing with family run businesses and contractors, supported by a strong team including 5 qualified accountants.
Tax tips for a contractor whose home-based role requires two trips to the Middle East.
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Written by Christian Hickmott
Founder and CEO of Integro Accounting, Christian Hickmott has over 20 years of accountancy and working practice knowledge. He understands the wants and needs of contractors, having lead some of the largest accountancy firms in the business before founding Integro Accounting in 2013. A multi-award-winning brand based on integrity, trust and loyalty.
A contractor needs to make clear it’s the 5-device coverage that’s ‘wholly’ necessary; not the add-ons.
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Written by Graham Jenner
Graham is a Chartered Accountant and has run his own accountancy practice, Jenner Accountants Ltd, for over 20 years and is the MD of Nopalaver Group, which provides Umbrella company and other services to contractors. He specialises in dealing with family run businesses and contractors, supported by a strong team including 5 qualified accountants.
It’s the 'wholly and exclusively' test that matters, whether you’re using the CJRS or not.
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Written by Joanne Harris
Joanne joined the Optionis Group in 2009 as an account manager, working closely with our agency partners. After developing an interest in the technical aspects of the role, she took the opportunity to train as a chartered accountant. She is now fully qualified, and a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
‘Agree to the purchases for a peaceful lockdown – just don’t put them on your PSC unless you want to hear from HMRC.’
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Written by Chris James
Chris James BFP FCA is a Chartered Accountant who regularly speaks on taxation matters affecting Limited Company contractors, umbrella workers and the recruitment supply chain. He is is head of limited company solutions at Workwell.
It’s got to be all business (not personal), if you put a résumé and profile on your company.
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Written by Louisa Drewett
Louisa Drewett has been working in accountancy for over 16 years, specifically with contractors and small businesses. Under Louisa’s directorship, Aardvark Accounting won ‘Best Contractor Accountancy Firm’ (1,000-2,500 clients) in both 2023 and 2024. Louisa is ACCA, AAT and ATT-qualified. Louisa previously worked at two other respected contractor accountancy firms before joining The Affinity Group-owned Aardvark Accounting in 2017.
How a dinner-accommodation package priced at almost £300 is still tax deductible.
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Written by Chris James
Chris James BFP FCA is a Chartered Accountant who regularly speaks on taxation matters affecting Limited Company contractors, umbrella workers and the recruitment supply chain. He is is head of limited company solutions at Workwell.
'Engineering a contract around the rules won’t impress HMRC.'
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Written by Neil Kellaway
Neil started a career as an Accountant in 2011, specialising in helping hundreds of contractors. Neil enjoys building relationships with clients and helping them manage their finances all the way through their contracting career. Whilst also helping manage and develop the next Accountants within Intouch.
Expert helps a contractor wanting a tax deduction on formal wear and food.
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Written by Neil Kellaway
Neil started a career as an Accountant in 2011, specialising in helping hundreds of contractors. Neil enjoys building relationships with clients and helping them manage their finances all the way through their contracting career. Whilst also helping manage and develop the next Accountants within Intouch.
One IT contractor's current and future arrangements are ripe for reimbursements.
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Written by Neil Kellaway
Neil started a career as an Accountant in 2011, specialising in helping hundreds of contractors. Neil enjoys building relationships with clients and helping them manage their finances all the way through their contracting career. Whilst also helping manage and develop the next Accountants within Intouch.
Expenses aid for a would-be contractor feeling stung by the travel costs of a new opportunity.
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Written by Neil Kellaway
Neil started a career as an Accountant in 2011, specialising in helping hundreds of contractors. Neil enjoys building relationships with clients and helping them manage their finances all the way through their contracting career. Whilst also helping manage and develop the next Accountants within Intouch.
Light or reliant? The level of internet usage is a key to knowing if you can claim.
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Written by Sumit Agarwal
Sumit Agarwal ACA, ACMA is the Managing Partner of DNS Accountants, a multi-award-winning accounting practice. Sumit has helped thousands of businesses to grow with his strategic support and guidance, and has developed many businesses successfully.
Top tips for a contractor hoping to get back what his company forked out.
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Written by Chris Deakin
Chris started his career in accountancy in 2009 working in general practice, providing bespoke advice to SME and individuals. He made the move into contractor accounting in 2014 and has specialised ever since.
Top tips for a PSC planted in South Africa finding it fruitless contacting HMRC.
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Written by Michelle Reilly
Michelle Reilly is the CEO of 6CATS International and Founder of 6CATSPRO. With over 20 years experience in developing and managing contractor workforce solutions, she is an expert in international tax compliance.
A contractor cautious about HMRC can include the computer’s full cost, not just half of it.
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Written by Emily Coltman
Emily Coltman FCA, chief accountant of FreeAgent, is a graduate of the University of Cambridge. She has been working with small businesses since the year 2000 and is passionate about helping their owners lose their fear of "the numbers" and the taxman. She is the author of three e-books, "Refreshingly Simple Finance for Small Business", "Micro Multinationals", and "Very Awkward Tax"."
'It's not what it says on the tin that makes it allowable or not; it's how you use it.'
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Written by Emily Coltman
Emily Coltman FCA, chief accountant of FreeAgent, is a graduate of the University of Cambridge. She has been working with small businesses since the year 2000 and is passionate about helping their owners lose their fear of "the numbers" and the taxman. She is the author of three e-books, "Refreshingly Simple Finance for Small Business", "Micro Multinationals", and "Very Awkward Tax"."
SDC, not his wife, seems to be the main issue for a contractor inbound from South Africa.
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Written by Michelle Reilly
Michelle Reilly is the CEO of 6CATS International and Founder of 6CATSPRO. With over 20 years experience in developing and managing contractor workforce solutions, she is an expert in international tax compliance.
Top tips on claiming from HMRC, for an on-the-road contractor on a bundled rate.
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Written by Emily Coltman
Emily Coltman FCA, chief accountant of FreeAgent, is a graduate of the University of Cambridge. She has been working with small businesses since the year 2000 and is passionate about helping their owners lose their fear of "the numbers" and the taxman. She is the author of three e-books, "Refreshingly Simple Finance for Small Business", "Micro Multinationals", and "Very Awkward Tax"."
Only a few options, including the unspeakable, for an ex-PSC at a local authority that's not local.
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Written by Simon Moore
Simon Moore is one of the UK’s most consistently published freelance journalists on freelancing,
self-employment and contractor issues, such as IR35, the Loan Charge and late payment.
Trained in News & Features writing by NCTJ-approved journalism tutors, Simon worked in the
newsrooms of local, consumer and national press titles, before setting up his own editorial services
company, Moore News Ltd.
Tax expert steps in to address a property-developing 'Ltd,' in dispute with his accountant.
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Written by Simon Moore
Simon Moore is one of the UK’s most consistently published freelance journalists on freelancing,
self-employment and contractor issues, such as IR35, the Loan Charge and late payment.
Trained in News & Features writing by NCTJ-approved journalism tutors, Simon worked in the
newsrooms of local, consumer and national press titles, before setting up his own editorial services
company, Moore News Ltd.
Tax directions for an on-the-road contractor, wanting a green light to claim petrol costs.
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Written by Simon Moore
Simon Moore is one of the UK’s most consistently published freelance journalists on freelancing,
self-employment and contractor issues, such as IR35, the Loan Charge and late payment.
Trained in News & Features writing by NCTJ-approved journalism tutors, Simon worked in the
newsrooms of local, consumer and national press titles, before setting up his own editorial services
company, Moore News Ltd.
Expenses aid for a PSC hoping to ease the pain of mouth and eyecare.
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Written by Simon Moore
Simon Moore is one of the UK’s most consistently published freelance journalists on freelancing,
self-employment and contractor issues, such as IR35, the Loan Charge and late payment.
Trained in News & Features writing by NCTJ-approved journalism tutors, Simon worked in the
newsrooms of local, consumer and national press titles, before setting up his own editorial services
company, Moore News Ltd.
Tax advice for an efficiency-conscious PSC, who's eyeing her boyfriend's employer-provided medical cover.
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Written by Simon Moore
Simon Moore is one of the UK’s most consistently published freelance journalists on freelancing,
self-employment and contractor issues, such as IR35, the Loan Charge and late payment.
Trained in News & Features writing by NCTJ-approved journalism tutors, Simon worked in the
newsrooms of local, consumer and national press titles, before setting up his own editorial services
company, Moore News Ltd.
