Contractor's daily

Posted on 5 September 2008 - Comments

Dragonfly Consulting has lost its high court appeal against an unpaid £99,000 tax bill, according to reports.

In a decision which affects contractors working in the UK, the high court ruled that Dragonfly director and...

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Posted on 3 September 2008 - Comments

An expert in the sector has stated that contracting is continuing to thrive despite years of legal attacks.

Until 1988 a contractor who was self-employed was not counted as an employee of the agency and enjoyed a number of tax...

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Posted on 20 August 2008 - Comments

Members of the Association of Technology Staffing Companies (ATSCo) who provide accountancy or umbrella company services will now have to pass service checks which have been devised by HM Revenue and Customs.

According to ATSCo,...

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Posted on 20 August 2008 - Comments

Most contractors could be risking the prospect of a hefty tax bill as they do not have their IR35 status professionally verified, it has been claimed.

A study by Brookson found that 63 per cent of UK contractors are at risk of...

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Posted on 13 August 2008 - Comments

Contractors receiving conflicting advice over how IR35 legislation impacts upon their business activities should not simply move between reviewers in search of the response they desire, it has been claimed.

According to Kate...

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