In June 2007 The Lords select committe called for a radical change to the UK tax system for contractors, highlighting that the current system is overly complex. This section contains special reports regarding this issue, with comment from the UK's leading experts, providing a balanced view of the way forward for contractor taxation.
Contents:
Background
Thought leadership for contractors: contractor taxation - the way forward
An introduction to our Thought Leadership section for the contracting industry - 'Contractor Taxation - The Way Forward' .
Contractors need a definition of self-employment
For John Kell, policy director of the Professional Contractors Group, the definition of self-employment will resolve many contractor taxation issues. Part of our thought leadership series on the way forward.
Recent News
Contractors may benefit from radical new approaches to PAYE
HMRC closed its initial discussion over the future of PAYE last week after proposing a radical & creative alternative UK income tax collection system.
Others | Tuesday, 28 September 2010
David Drew: labour mps seek way forward for contractor taxation
In an interview with ContractorCalculator, Labour MP David Drew explains an Early Day motion to seek to change the ways in which contractors and small business are taxed.
Others | Tuesday, 25 March 2008
Contractors need a definition of self-employment
For John Kell, policy director of the Professional Contractors Group, the definition of self-employment will resolve many contractor taxation issues. Part of our thought leadership series on the way forward.
Others | Monday, 20 August 2007
Tory offensive is good for contractors
Whether you vote Labour or Tory, the Tory small business offensive can only bring much-needed attention to contractor issues.
Others | Tuesday, 14 August 2007
Thought leadership for contractors: contractor taxation - the way forward
An introduction to our Thought Leadership section for the contracting industry - 'Contractor Taxation - The Way Forward' .
Others | Monday, 23 July 2007
PCG calls for contractor tax simplification
The Professional Contractors Group has issued a call for reform of contractor taxation, with particular reference to the problem of self-employment status.
Others | Monday, 16 July 2007
Useful Sources
Managed Service Companies Legislation - Special Reports
Our gGuide to the new legislation, and latest news.
Economic Affairs Sub-Committee on the Finance Bill
The House of Lords Select Committee on Economic Affairs report calling on the Government to change the overall approach to contractor taxation,
in which self-employment would is clearly defined.