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A rundown for self-assessors of the likely flashpoints between taxpayer and tax authority.

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30th August, 2023 | Money

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Christian Hickmott
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Separating and balancing out the professional and personal is achievable. If not, there’s always the 'work-life merge.'

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30th August, 2023 | Successful Contracting

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Jamie Spencer
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Premiums of £1,200 a day are testament to how hot the IT contractor security space is right now.

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25th August, 2023 | Successful Contracting

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James Dilks
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An explainer for contractors on HMRC’s Pay As You Earn.

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24th August, 2023 | Money

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Christian Hickmott
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Overview of a ‘Notice of Requirement to give security,’ and why it mustn’t be ignored.

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23rd August, 2023 | Limited Companies

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Jesminara Rahman
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An increasing number of graduates are choosing the contracting lifestyle over traditional grad jobs in the UK.

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22nd August, 2023 | First Timers

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Laura Wilkinson
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Like any other software, AI tools need only pass the ‘wholly’ and ‘exclusively’ tests to be tax deductible.

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22nd August, 2023 | Expenses

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Graham Jenner
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Revealed: the soft skills, competencies and characteristics which set contractors apart from their rivals.

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21st August, 2023 | Successful Contracting

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Luke Hollands
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Ready to print off and fill in, the two documents limited company directors need in a HMRC dividend-challenge.

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18th August, 2023 | Limited Companies

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Zeeshan Anwar
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Taking the time up front to match engagement model with the payment method you want can pay dividends later on.

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27th July, 2023 | Successful Contracting

Author
Deb Murphy
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The top 10 considerations when setting up an umbrella company for contractors.

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26th July, 2023 | Umbrella Companies

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Lucy Smith
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Demystified: the technical term and process for 'settling the score' with HMRC.

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24th July, 2023 | Money

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Rachael Johnston
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How contractors can tell if their distributions are lawful or likely to fall foul of HMRC.

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21st July, 2023 | Limited Companies

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Louise Rayner
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Listed: everything you need to hand when registering a business on Companies House.

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20th July, 2023 | Limited Companies

Author
Mathew Aitken
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An agent, friend or family member can be your helping hand when dealing with the taxman.

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18th July, 2023 | Money

Author
Rachael Johnston