Tax expert gently reminds a PSC contractor that he is an employee, albeit of his own company.
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Written by Simon Moore
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self-employment and contractor issues, such as IR35, the Loan Charge and late payment.
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Three factors determine if accommodation closer to the client looks claimable.
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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.
Law firm pinpoints what is and isn't claimable post-April.
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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.
Meeting his client is an allowable expense for one IT contractor, even once T&S tax relief is restricted.
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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.
Nothing agreed beforehand (orally or otherwise) means nothing's due.
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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.
Lights, curtains and blinds have stronger ties to the home than the office.
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Written by Matt Fryer
Matt is a Chartered Tax Advisor with 18 years' experience of advising on tax planning and compliance. Matt has been with Brookson since 2009, having previously worked for Big 4 accountants, KPMG and PwC. Matt’s primary role is to ensure that the services provided by the Brookson Group comply with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. Matt is also a Board member of the FCSA, the UK's leading membership body dedicated to promoting supply chain compliance for the temporary labour market.
Travel expenses rules are less liberal than one limited company director hopes.
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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.
Umbrellas (not contractors) will carry the can for undue tax relief on drink expenses.
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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.
London to Brighton is the type of 'significant distance' a client must move if you want to claim afresh.
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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.
Accounting aid for a 1,000-mile round trip contractor daunted by renewal.
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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.
Expert helps a duped agency contractor work out what he may (or may not) be owed.
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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.
Top tips on getting covered when contractors drive to and from a client’s site.
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Written by Laura Wilkinson
Laura is the Head of Marketing for ContractorUK. She has worked at ContractorUK for over 10 years and is qualified with a Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing via The IDM.
Top tax tips for an IT contractor on how to expense board as well as bed.
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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.
Half of the relief he wants is due to a techie who's touched down in London from Toronto.
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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.
An IT inspector is told how to ensure expenses are all present and correct.
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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.
Expert helps a contractor hoping to get two lots of tax relief on his IT course.
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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.
When travel costs as a self-employed consultant are and aren't deductible.
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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.
Ex-taxman helps a new IT contractor hoping his food claim won't be in bad taste.
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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.
Paperwork headache to hit a contractor who was caught in an emergency without cash.
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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.
It's unwise to generalise with expenses, but in some circumstances 'Ltd' has the edge.
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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.
Start-up expenses for contractors can be recouped, but not unconditionally.
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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.
Umbrella company contractors are covered for kit, assuming it’s essential.
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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.
