PCG to appeal Arctic in wake of new revenue guide
The PCG has confirmed its decision to appeal the Arctic Systems case at the High Court.
New revenue guidance on section 660
The Inland Revenue has published a new guidance booklet on Section 660.
PCG hosts freelance stakeholder event
The Professional Contractors Group (PCG) hosted its first event dedicated to friends of PCG and the freelance contracting and consulting community last week.
Arctic section 660 case – where are we now?
Further comment from Qdos Consulting on the Arctic Systems Section 660 case.
PCG urges public to back tax appeal
The PCG is calling for public support to fund its appeal against a recent case which has huge implications for tens of thousands of family businesses.
IR35 case study: recent win for freelancer
Revenue ignored the contracts and went straight to the end client.
Row over s660a family company tax is out of proportion
The great majority of husband and wife companies need not panic following last week’s tax ruling.
Further details of the Usetech IR35 judgment
Further details of the recent IR35 High Court case which found against former freelancer, Bill Hood and his company Usetech.
Offshore arrangements for contractors
Martin Priest explains why offshore arrangements for contractors are a viable option for contractors.
No reprieve for sick PCG member as IR35 appeal fails
The Professional Contractors Group (PCG) learnt today that Bill Hood, whose company is Usetech Limited, has lost his IR35 appeal against the Inland Revenue in the High Court.
IR35 case study: substitute or subcontract?
Qdos Consulting successfully assist client in IR35 case.
Government gives conflicting advice on 660a
The Government website Business Link is advising small businesses that they can use regular share dividends to ‘top up’ remuneration of family members.
Kinsella solutions - interview
We interview Martin Priest of the Kinsella Group about his group of companies and the practicalities and benefits of moving to an umbrella solution.
New: section 660 calculator released
Calculate the financial effects on you: Increased tax bill, potential penalties and the rate rise required to counteract the effects.
PCG seeks expert opinion on Arctic Systems s660a case
Further comment from the PCG after the recent landmark Section 660A case.
Arctic Systems section 660 case - comment by Qdos consulting
Qdos Consulting provide initial comment regarding yesterdays decision on the landmark Section 660A case.
Setback for family businesses as arctic systems loses s660a case
Geoff and Diana Jones of Arctic Systems have lost their landmark Section 660A case.
Comparing umbrella companies - top issues to consider
Discusses the top issues a contractor needs to consider when comparing potential umbrella companies to use for their payment structure.
Tories promise fair deal for construction industry
Shadow Construction Minister, Henry Bellingham, promised an incoming Tory Government would provide a new 'Fair Deal for Construction'.
PCG survey highlights upturn in freelance contracting market
The latest and most comprehensive membership survey conducted by the Professional Contractors Group (PCG) confirms the uplift in the contractor market.
IR35 win for freelancer in commissioners case
The Special Commissioners recently found in favour of freelancer Mike Ansell in an IR35 status case.
Next target for the taxman?
The Government is drawing up plans to increase national insurance bills for small “lifestyle” businesses.
Tax bodies call for new status rules to replace IR35
Major tax bodies have called for the IR35 regime to be replaced.
97% of contractors have opted-out of agency regulations
According to a survey more than 97% of contractors have opted-out of the Employment Agency Regulations.
IR35 tax refund victory
A contractor has successfully managed to claim back previously paid IR35 tax from the Inland Revenue.
Effect of budget on small business
Five months after the 2004 Budget, a survey has shown that small businesses are suffering from its effects.
IR35 style tax focuses on construction industry
The construction industry faces an IR35 style ‘Tax Time bomb’ as Inland Revenue targets sub-contractors.
Builders urge revenue to repair tax structure
A clampdown by the Inland Revenue on the tax treatment of subcontractors in the construction industry will be repeated.
Opting out should increase IT contractors pay packets
Top end IT contractors can achieve even higher rates by opting out of the recently implemented Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations.
PCG fears more red tape for small businesses from EU directive
PCG expresses concerns about the possible effect of introducing yet more red tape for owners of small and micro businesses.
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