Contractors – don’t forget to have your say on umbrella companies to help the government improve the industry
The government has opened a consultation into the umbrella company marketplace, and it is seeking assistance from contractors,…
The LITRG share several tips to help contractors find compliant umbrella companies
The Low Incomes Tax Reform (LITRG) has unveiled several valuable tips to help contractors pick a reliable umbrella…
Greedy contractors could be fueling tax avoidance schemes
We’re grateful to have some friends within the umbrella company marketplace who are well-positioned to share valuable experiences…
A quick look at disguised remuneration
We recently wrote an article about the Labour Market Intermediaries report by the LITRG. The report includes some essential…
Labour Market Intermediaries: LITRG publish 149-page report on umbrella companies
As the countdown for off-payroll changes in the private sector draws ever closer, the Low Incomes Tax Reform…
Umbrella company contractors need to check their tax calculations
The Low Income Tax Reform Group is urging taxpayers, including umbrella company contractors, to double check calculations if they receive letters from HMRC.
Innocent taxpayers threatened by HMRC debt collectors
Accountants claim that HMRC is adopting threatening behaviour towards innocent tax payers and umbrella company contractors in a bid to gather in more income.
HMRC says it will continue to chase tax underpayment cases
The BBC was recently told by HMRC whistleblowers that the Revenue has been instructed not to chase a lot of underpayment cases that are over two years old and which could be open to a legal challenge; a claim that has been strongly denied by an HMRC spokesman.
Will HMRC helpline changes affect umbrella companies?
The Low Income Tax Reform Group believes that HMRC’s decision to reduce the opening hours of its helpline will hamper it in its long term aim to move to online services.
