PCG wins IR35 case at special commissioners
The Special Commissioners of Income Tax have ruled in favour of PCG member Mike Ansell, whose IR35 case was heard in April this year.
EU directive could spell disaster for UK contractors
Suggestions that Government will support EU directive giving temporary agency workers the same pay and benefits as permanent staff.
Government to snub small businesses
The government looks set to ignore the small business community again without consultation.
IR35: is it a voluntary tax?
Illustration of the level of uncertainty which, even after four years, still surrounds IR35.
Dividend tax debate in house of commons
The controversial dividend tax IR591, continued to attract attention in the House of Commons during the remaining stages of Finance Bill.
New calculator: contractor pension calculator
Calculate the benefits of a contractor pension. Up to 48% tax relief!
IT contractor confidence soars in improving market
CWJobs survey shows that nearly half of IT job seekers are more confident in getting a contract.
Research supports review of IR35
Supporters of a review of tax laws for small business have been given ammunition by new research.
Revenue rules out IR35 review
Hopes for a review of controversial tax rule IR35 have been dashed by the Inland Revenue.
Is new legislation protecting contractors?
Some recruitment agencies are using underhand tactics to get around new legislation.
Public sector popular for IT contractors
A record fifth of all IT contractors are now working in the public sector according to new research.
Usetech IR35 case to go to appeal
The recent high profile revenue victory is to be appealed.
JSA appeal future online limited IR35 decision
The JSA Group of Companies, the UK’s leading specialist accountants for contractors, has agreed to jointly fund an appeal against an IR35 decision.
Uncertainty over tax test case for family business
Family businesses face uncertainty after three days of legal argument in a tax test case that could have massive implications.
Section 660: surprise climbdown in recent case
The Inland Revenue created a surprise at the start of the landmark "husband and wife" tax case yesterday when it reduced the £42,000 it has been seeking in back taxes.
Employment agencies and employment businesses regulations affecting contractors
Describes recent rulings on employment regulations and how they affect contractors.
PCG supporting s660a tax test case for husband and wife business
The first hearing of a Section 660A case by the Special Commissioners of Income Tax will begin on Monday 14 June 2004.
Don’t get irate about IR35!
Almost 100,000 freelance professionals and contract workers in the North West have been hit by new red tape.
VAT issues for freelancers
This article looks at some of the common VAT issues relating to freelancers.
IR35 case settled with revenue
After a four-year battle, one of the first ever IR35 cases has been settled.
Formation of new firms hit by IR591
Fewer firms are choosing to incorporate due to IR591.
Contractors angry with Abbey over imported IT staff
PCG complains there are enough unemployed techies in the UK.
Dramatic rise in number of IT jobs
Public sector demand for IT professionals rose dramatically in the first quarter of 2004.
Section 660 win for Qdos consulting
A freelance IT contractor has been subjected to a Section 660A investigation and won.
Inland revenue’s first s660a case date set
The first hearing of a Section 660A case will be before the Special Commissioners of Income tax on June 14th 2004.
New employment agency regulations protect it workers
New government regulations will give IT professionals and employers greater protection.
PCG welcomes EU bid to count freelancers
The leader of Britain’s freelancers has welcomed a move by Labour MEP Peter Skinner to discover the true number of freelancers across the EU.
Accountants angry over new tax penalties
ACCOUNTANTS and lawyers who face spot fines of £5,000 and penalties of £600 a day for failing to disclose tax avoidance schemes have lambasted the Treasury for spreading confusion among professional advisers.
PCG launches appeal fund for Bill Hood after IR35 loss
PCG has launched an appeal fund for Bill Hood, to which members and non-members alike are invited to contribute.
PCG calls for transparency in immigration debate
The Professional Contractors Group (PCG), which represents UK’s freelancers, says that Beverley Hughes’ resignation is symptomatic of a system which is crying out for greater accountability and transparency.
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