“Blame The BBC,” Say The Stars
Being a television star is mostly about glitz and glamour, but when you are hauled in the interview room at HMRC HQ, then not so much.
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Coldplay and Coronation Street Unite for The Parents
Who are the best people in your corner when you want parental leave for the self employed? Pop singers and soap stars of course. Who else?
She Owes Half a Million, Thanks to IR35
While BBC presenters might be earning a nice bit of change (all thanks to the licence payers), that hasn’t stopped the IR35 crackdown.
TPAS Take Action, Contractors Confused
A press release hit the major news hubs this week, in a big announcement that all contractors should take notice of. It was from TPAS.
Government Break Their Pledge (Self Employed Pensions)
We all know that not enough self employed people are saving for their retirements. Millions are going to be coming up short, unfortunately.
Contractors…SNOW Your Rights
The last few years have seen winters in the UK remain unusually snow free, but this year it looks like the snow is here for a while.
The Truth About K&B Contractor Accountants
If you are reading this then you have probably already heard about K&B Accountancy Group and their new special offer. A lot of contractors are talking.
Judge Hands Deliveroo a Victory Over Employment Rights
Just when you thought companies such as Deliveroo and Uber were beaten…a judge in Birmingham slammed down the hammer and said…
“DECLINED!” – HMRC Refuse Credit Card Payments
When you go to pay your tax bill what is the one payment option most self employed people want to see? The credit card of course.
She Was Cheesed Off and Ready to Quit, But Then…
How would you feel if you had been made redundant twice and gone to 60 job interviews without any success at all? Most people would quit I think.
Self Employed for 12 Months – Lessons Learned…
Many people in the UK want to become self employed but they are concerned about landing flat on their face. Nobody wants to fail.
I’m a Freelance Contractor and I’m Tired of Hearing This…
It a great time be a freelance contractor in the UK, no doubt about that, but sometimes it can be frustrating to hear people say the same things, over and over.
“DON’T Show Me The Money,” Say Contractors
Working is all about that money, wouldn’t you agree? Apparently not, as a recent survey found that in the contracting world other things are more important.
NO Tax Cut for Contractors Says Chancellor
If you are a contractor in the UK then you probably want to pay less tax. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like there will be a tax cut any time soon.
Government Scrap Tax Grab, Admit Defeat
If you read this blog every week then you will no doubt remember how I reported on the cheeky tax grab the government tried to bring in at the budget.
Only Digital Banking Please…We Are Self Employed
Do you ever get tired of cashing cheques and paying in money at your local bank? A digital banking company might just change that.