http://www.contracteye.co.uk For IT Contractor Start-Ups en-us The Right of Substitution is an important factor in IR35 / employment status cases, but how can it be used in reality? Why a RoS clause is useless unless it reflects the reality of the contractor's working practices. http://www.contracteye.co.uk/ir35_right_of_substitution.shtml Bytestart634 The Chancellor has confirmed that Budget 2010 will be delivered on 24th March - as widely anticipated by the media. http://www.contracteye.co.uk/budget_date_2010.shtml Bytestart633 If your IT contract work is caught by the IR35 rules, you will receive most of your income in the form of a deemed payment, net of a standard 5% allowance to cover administrative expenses. http://www.contracteye.co.uk/ir35_5__allowance_rule.shtml Bytestart631 What are the tax consequences of claiming broadband expenses via either your limited company, or personally? http://www.contracteye.co.uk/broadband_expenses_contractor.shtml Bytestart630 Further evidence of the increased firming of the IT jobs market has emerged, as the Monster Employment index shows the highest level of online job openings since December 2008. http://www.contracteye.co.uk/monster_feb_2010.shtml Bytestart632 When you sign up to a new contractor accountant, one of the first things you'll be asked to do is to authorise the accountant to act on your behalf with HMRC. http://www.contracteye.co.uk/accountant_authorise_agent.shtml Bytestart629 Leading recruiter, SThree, has reported a 31% year on year drop in UK contractor numbers, but says that the market showing some meaningful signs of improvement over the past few months. http://www.contracteye.co.uk/sthree_feb_2010_report.shtml Bytestart628 Contractor accountancy firm, Danbro, has collected a gong for 'Small Deal of the Year' at the Insider Dealmakers Awards 2010. http://www.contracteye.co.uk/danbro_deal_award.shtml Bytestart627 If you've been asked to buy or recommended to have professional indemnity, but you're still a little unclear about exactly how this insurance works to protect you as an IT contractor, here's a beginners guide. http://www.contracteye.co.uk/professional_indemnity_insurance.shtml Bytestart33 A leading contractor accountancy firm has launched an online calculator to help contractors work out the income difference between working via a limited or umbrella company, and inside or outside of IR35. http://www.contracteye.co.uk/clearsky_contractor_calculator.shtml Bytestart625 The latest REC/KPMG 'Report on Jobs' suggests that the permanent jobs market is recovering fast. Contract billings continue to increase month-on-month, albeit at a modest rate. http://www.contracteye.co.uk/report_on_jobs_feb_2010.shtml Bytestart626 With competition between umbrella schemes stronger then ever, can online umbrella comparison services help contractors choose a suitable provider? http://www.contracteye.co.uk/online_umbrella_comparison_sites.shtml Bytestart624 Can contractors claim for any expenses incurred before they formed their limited companies? http://www.contracteye.co.uk/pre_trading_expenses_claim.shtml Bytestart623 We look at how net pay is calculated for PAYE umbrella company employees, following deductions for income tax, national insurance, and expenses. http://www.contracteye.co.uk/paye_umbrella_company_net_pay.shtml Bytestart622 Recruiters have acknowledged the growing influence of social networking sites on the recruitment process, and how this trend could lead to a reduction in agency income in the future. http://www.contracteye.co.uk/social_network_candidates.shtml Bytestart621 An overview of public liability insurance for contractors and small businesses - what it is, and how to get a quote. http://www.contracteye.co.uk/public_liability_insurance.shtml Bytestart420 HMRC has released a new guide explaining which tax and accounting records contractors should keep, and how long they should keep them for. http://www.contracteye.co.uk/contractor_tax_records.shtml Bytestart620 A brief overview of what the 'mutuality of obligation' means in the context of determining the IR35 status of a contract. http://www.contracteye.co.uk/mutuality_of_obligation.shtml Bytestart535 What is a PAYE umbrella company, how do they operate, and further information on selecting the right scheme for your individual needs. http://www.contracteye.co.uk/paye_umbrella_company.shtml Bytestart619 What risks do contractors take by letting their service providers keep funds aside to meet future tax liabilities? http://www.contracteye.co.uk/umbrella-company-risks.shtml Bytestart617