An overview of the key announcements in September’s mini-budget
New chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has delivered the mini-budget (Friday, 23rd September). With the UK's economy facing unprecedented challenges…
The 1.25% rise in National Insurance will stop in November
First introduced by former Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak, the 1.25% rise in National Insurance to fund…
The most common types of tax avoidance schemes
For decades, tax avoidance schemes have preyed on UK temporary workers and promised them enhanced pay retention. However,…
Three new tax avoidance schemes make HMRC’s list (31 August 2022)
It seems as if HMRC is updating the list of named tax avoidance schemes every other week. Most…
HMRC release the names of three more tax avoidance schemes
On 18th August, HMRC released the names of three more tax avoidance schemes that contractors and freelancers should…
IWORK and Contractor Voice collaborate and encourage umbrella companies to promote their fair approach to holiday pay
Industry bodies IWORK and Contractor Voice have teamed up to spread a message to contractors and supply chain…
HMRC name four new tax avoidance schemes – U R Group Limited, Pure Invoicing Limited, Industria PAYE Limited and Countrywide Partners Limited
HMRC continue to name and shame tax avoidance schemes. Since we last posted on this subject, four more…
How cheap is a cheap umbrella company?
If you are in the middle of choosing a new umbrella company, you are probably trying to identify…
HMRC hands out £1 million fine to promoter of tax avoidance scheme
After a legal battle with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), a tax avoidance scheme promoter has been handed…
Brookson Group director, Matt Fryer, provides advice to the next government to “champion” the contractor workforce
After dozens of resignations, the inevitable happened, and Boris Johnson resigned as Prime Minister. With a new PM…
New government guidance designed to help employers and workers understand employment status and rights
The government has released comprehensive guidance (26th July 2022) to help businesses and workers understand employment status and…
The only piece of holiday pay advice contractors need before registering with an umbrella company
Umbrella companies are getting a bad name because a few have let down their employees regarding holiday pay.…
