Contractors fill vital skills roles as government announces top worker shortages
As the government announces sectors that need boosting by migrant workers, contractors can take comfort that their skills are not listed.
Dragonfly verdict - “no massive additional exposure to IR35 risk”
Following analysis of the Dragonfly case, IR35 experts Qdos Consulting say that contractors should fear no major IR35 risk but must take action now.
Contractor Calculator Market Report September 2008
Contractors returning to work after the holiday season are faced with the unwelcome news that the Dragonfly IR35 appeal has been lost.
Dragonfly ruling means HMRC calling the shots on IR35 and contractor status
Following the Dragonfly ruling, it is beginning to look like HMRC is ahead in its campaign to classify many contractors as employees.
Accountax tight-lipped on loss of key Dragonfly IR35 appeal
Accountax, retained by the PCG to defend the Dragonfly IR35 case, is tight-lipped on the loss of the appeal and the impact on contractors.
Crucial Dragonfly Consulting IR35 appeal has been lost
The contracting sector is reeling after Dragonfly’s John Bessell loses a crucial IR35 appeal at the High Court.
Contractors choose contracting for more than just the tax breaks
After 20 years of intense tax legislation maybe it is time to give contractors a break. Most are not in it for the tax benefits.
Dragonfly decision could threaten IR35 defences for thousands of contractors
With the ruling by the High Court on the Dragonfly Consultancy Ltd. v HMRC case due shortly, a decision against the contractor Jon Bessell could threaten IR35 defences for tens of thousands of contractors.
Contractors resilient to credit crunch
ContractorCalculator’s latest survey of contractors reveals that the credit crunch is having a limited impact on the livelihoods of most. Some respondents fear the worst is yet to come, but most predict a stable future.
Contractors may lose out as IT recruiter goes into administration
Recruitment firm Greatfleet has gone into administration, putting some contractors at risk of not getting paid. ContractorCalculator looks at the story, and at the actions contractors can take to protect themselves.
ContractorCalculator market report August 2008
No news can be good news so, with holiday season underway, contractors can take comfort that predicted cuts in contracts have not materialised.
Contracting sector joins forces to defend contractors in treasury consultation
At a meeting hosted by Lawspeed, with the ContractorCalculator team in attendance, companies that support contractors agreed to offer a combined response to the Treasury’s consultation on umbrella company travel expenses.
Capping contractors’ travel expenses benefits no one
Studies conducted by ContractorCalculator show that should the government legislate against contractors claiming expenses, no one would benefit, least of all the Exchequer.
Contractor industry body moves to mitigate impact of treasury consultation
In the wake of the Treasury’s proposed consultation on contractor’s expenses, umbrella company industry body the Association of Employment Management Companies and Lawspeed announce a meeting to discuss the implications.
Treasury opens consultation on contractor expenses
HM Treasury have launched a consultation designed to investigate contractor umbrella companies that abuse travel expenses allowances.
Contractors’ group slams government with call for tax revamp
Calling for a major overhaul of UK taxation, the Professional Contractors Group (PCG) has heavily criticised government, HMRC and HM Treasury in its treatment of contractors.
Should contractors fear dip in online recruitment?
With June’s Monster Employment Index signalling a continued downturn in online recruitment, should contractors be concerned? Or does this present an opportunity for the low risk, highly skilled and flexible contractors
Contractor umbrella Crystal gains AEMC accreditation
Payment solutions provider Crystal Umbrella has become a full member of the Association of Employment Management Companies.
Contractorcalculator market report July 2008
Despite evidence of a slowdown in some contracting sectors, such as IT, there are still no crystal clear indicators about the direction of the UK economy and the overall market for contractors.
Contractors to benefit from more accountable HMRC?
The Professional Contractor’s Group (PCG) is backing a Law Commission report calling for the greater accountability of bodies like HMRC.
Conference reveals troubled times ahead for contractors
Speakers at Lawspeed’s ‘Knowledge is Power’ event this week announced that the newly adopted Agency Workers Directive could have far reaching effects on the UK’s contracting industry.
Contractors could benefit from new small business act for europe
Contractors could benefit from a new Small Business Act published this week by the European Commission. A range of initiatives have been proposed that, should the UK adopt the Act into law, could cut red tape for contractors.
Inflexible clients driving contractors into IR35?
As a new survey by a major online job board highlights the IT sector’s poor record on flexible working, ContractorCalculator asks if this has contributed to contractors falling within IR35?
Contractors with home offices to benefit from new HMRC expenses guidelines
Contractors who spend time working in their home office are set to benefit from new guidelines published by HMRC this week.
Will your mobile phone get you your next contract?
The mobile phone has impacted on virtually every aspect of the way we live today. According to a recent survey, our humble handsets could be the gateway to new contracts.
New rules for contractors using company cars
Authorised Mileage Allowance Payments have remained unchanged since 2002, yet the price of fuel has almost doubled in that period. HMRC have announced that new rules will apply to company car drivers from 1 July 2008.
Cutting IT contractors’ rates may backfire on the banks, costing them more
ContractorCalculator asks if the widely reported IT contractor rate cuts by major players in the financial sector are premature and will ultimately leave banks with lower quality development teams.
"Don’t panic" – agency workers directive won’t be UK law for at least 18 months
Despite the decision by EU employment ministers to adopt the Agency Workers Directive, it could be years before it becomes law in the UK.
Labour signs EU agency workers directive with no opt-out for contractors
In a deal that extends working hours beyond the restrictive 48 hour week, Labour has signed-up to the EU’s Agency Workers Directive.
Facebook could lead to your next contract
In a recent white paper, digital communications agency AI Digital demonstrates that social networking sites can be a source of new work for contractors.
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