Boris’s plan to increase National Insurance and dividend tax will “squeeze the battered self-employed community”
To help the UK’s economy recover from the devastation caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the government has announced…
What is Pay as You Earn (PAYE)?
If you’re using an umbrella company for your payroll, or you’re considering it, you should already know what…
Drop in unemployment welcomed but the trend must continue
The FSB recently welcomed the news that unemployed dropped by 88,000 and that a similar number of people entered the workplace.
Small businesses want to see a reduction in employers NICs
A new survey from the FSB confirms that small businesses would be more willing to take on staff if the coalition reduced employers National Insurance Contributions.
HMRC staff still receive high bonuses despite blunders
Despite various blunders by HMRC last year that affected umbrella company contractors, the department still spent nearly £800,000 more on bonus payments to staff than it paid out the previous year.
Mirrlees review proposals are not good news for contractors
Umbrella company contractors, freelancers and other self employed workers might not be too happy when they read the recommendations of an influential think-tank regarding Britain’s taxation system.
Contractors must make sure their tax affairs are in order
HMRC is likely to become more vigilant when it comes to scrutinising the tax affairs of umbrella company contractors, freelancers and entrepreneurs.
