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Successfully working as an independent techie means understanding the key differences between consultant and contractor.

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13th November, 2023 | Successful Contracting

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Michael Clarke
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Despite being designed for permies, PSCs can enjoy the scheme, especially with a steer from their accountant.

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10th November, 2023 | Successful Contracting

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Andy Chamberlain
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Extracts from an ad, for a techie toying with moving deeper into FS on DT skills.

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9th November, 2023 | Successful Contracting

Author
Nick Singh
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To head off frustration, duplication, and worse -- late payment, one is the magic timesheet number.

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8th November, 2023 | Umbrella Companies

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Lucy Smith
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Whether it’s your end-client or agency doing the reimbursing, be aware the sum cannot simply be regarded as tax-free.

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7th November, 2023 | Expenses

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Graham Jenner
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As a contractor seeking new opportunities in the current, competitive jobs market, having an up-to-date CV that really sells your capabilities and achievements is absolutely essential.

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6th November, 2023 | CV Guides

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Matt Craven
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The inside track on claiming relief on assets' value over a long period of time.

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3rd November, 2023 | Money

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Rachael Johnston
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A walkthrough to one of the most fundamental questions incorporated contractors have to face, including who can help with the answers.

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1st November, 2023 | Limited Companies

Author
Richard Hunt
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Wading out into freelance waters is much more reassuring when you can see the following five over your shoulder.

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31st October, 2023 | First Timers

Author
Matt Collingwood
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Overview on capital assets and how to write-off a variety of IT contractor items, ranging from cars to specialist equipment.

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30th October, 2023 | Limited Companies

Author
Graham Jenner
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Learning the lingo might actually be the biggest challenge facing a Brit-Spaniard looking to change work, and change countries.

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26th October, 2023 | Contracting Overseas

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Kevin Austin
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Revealed: the letters that contractors’ tax advisers tend to have after their names -- and what they mean.

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25th October, 2023 | Money

Author
Rachael Johnston
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The strange case of the HMRC advisory consultant who struggled to make a proper appeal against the taxman’s information notices.

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24th October, 2023 | Limited Companies

Author
Jesminara Rahman
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What contractors should know about Universal Credit, including the official and unofficial terms like ‘elements,’ ‘ins’ and ‘outs.’

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23rd October, 2023 | Limited Companies

Author
Matt Fryer
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The 12 months summary of your PSC’s activity -- overviewed and demystified, for better business decisions.

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20th October, 2023 | Limited Companies

Author
Chris Bradley