Latest Contractor Guides

Tax directions for an on-the-road contractor, wanting a green light to claim petrol costs.

Legal expert points a PSC towards who should sign what.

His PSC, not tax, is what makes one techie’s French bit on the side unviable.

When it’s worth leaving the Flat Rate Scheme, and what it means for you and HMRC.

'Difficult' choice for a long-serving agency temp, faced with the bench or a tribunal.

Status aid for a contractor stung by the NHS's ban on 'Ltds.'

Not having the nuts and bolts of his gig on paper won't protect an engineer.

'Take a position of strength but beware the bench, a brick wall and Catch 22.'

Ex-inspector probes why umbrella users contribute as both employee and employer.

Expenses aid for a PSC hoping to ease the pain of mouth and eyecare.

What today's new IR35 legislation means for you; at-a-glance and illustrated.

Long and short of it is that 'Ltd' looks best, as gains via a brolly are pretty marginal.

IFA's rundown of new financial rules, and how to prosper in spite of them.

Legal aid for a Plan B contractor stuck on what's in a promise of quality.

Double taxation worries a doubting PSC, keen to add what IR35 could subtract.