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Summary

Tax tips for a contractor eyeing bricks and mortar in his company’s name.

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7th January, 2014 | Limited Companies

Author
Laura Wilkinson
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‘Other than having to charge clients more, registering for VAT looks like a safe bet.’

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6th January, 2014 | Limited Companies

Author
Laura Wilkinson
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Directors and the Company Secretary can each claim £150 for their Ltd's annual bash.    

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18th December, 2013 | Limited Companies

Author
Simon Moore
Summary

Tech recruiter reveals the IT contractors who are most in demand.

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16th December, 2013 | Jobs Guides

Author
Simon Moore
Summary

Legal aid for an anxious limited company contractor whose business hit hard times.

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12th December, 2013 | Limited Companies

Author
Simon Moore
Summary

Tax tips for a husband and wife team eyeing an 18-month contract across the Channel.

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28th November, 2013 | Contracting Overseas

Author
Simon Moore
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Recruitment boss helps an IT contractor unsure who to ask for a testimonial.

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15th November, 2013 | Jobs Guides

Author
Simon Moore
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Expert helps a new IT equipment firm, hoping to avoid tax when restocking.

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13th November, 2013 | VAT

Author
Simon Moore
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Contractors will take the heat if their personal income tax relief isn’t allowed.

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7th November, 2013 | Umbrella Companies

Author
Simon Moore
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Expert assesses the IR35 risk of 11 scenarios that IT contractors encounter with end-users.  

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6th November, 2013 | IR35 Further Reading

Author
Simon Moore
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Expert helps an out-of-pocket IT contractor, pinning his hopes on a £10,000 software project.

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30th October, 2013 | Limited Companies

Author
Simon Moore
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Ex-taxman helps a new IT contractor hoping his food claim won't be in bad taste.

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25th October, 2013 | Expenses

Author
Simon Moore
Summary

Six steps to ensure a salary-dividend mix keeps saving you more than it costs.

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16th October, 2013 | Limited Companies

Author
Simon Moore
Summary

For better or worse, 95% mortgages using your gross annualised contract rate are now on offer.

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16th October, 2013 | Money

Author
Simon Moore
Summary

Accountant's top tips on how to ease the burden of your incoming tax obligations.

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14th October, 2013 | Limited Companies

Author
Simon Moore