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    • Top 10 Contractor Accountants (2025)
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About James Leckie
James is an experienced business and finance writer. He studied economics and worked for large companies including British Airways, Citi and JP Morgan before working as a data analyst IT contractor. James founded Contract Eye in 2006 and also writes for a number of popular business sites. Connect with James on LinkedIn.
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IR35 and Off-Payroll explained – a simple beginner’s guide

Posted by By James Leckie 26th February 2023
What is IR35 and Off Payroll, exactly? And how much tax will you pay if you are caught? In our simple guide to IR35, we explain everything!
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Contractor Numbers

How many IT contractors are there in the UK currently?

Posted by By James Leckie 18th February 2023
From our experience of the contracting industry since 1998, we estimate that the total number of IT contractors is likely to be around the 100,000 mark.
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Umbrella Company UK – £10 per week margin – special offer

Posted by By James Leckie 8th January 2023
Umbrella Company UK is running a special promotion for Contract Eye readers. You can join today and benefit from a special £10 per week margin.
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How to deal with late payment problems as a limited company contractor

Posted by By James Leckie 7th January 2023
An overview of the late payment legislation and some proactive steps you can take to maximise the chances of getting your invoices paid on time.
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IR56 – are you employed or self-employed?

Posted by By James Leckie 6th January 2023
An overview of the HMRC's 'IR56' definitions of employment and self employment, which help determine if a contract is subject to the IR35 rules.
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What are limited company dividends and how are they taxed?

Posted by By James Leckie 6th January 2023
A guide to dividends for contractors. How much income you draw down as dividends, when to distribute them, and what paperwork you need to complete.
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Do you need employers liability insurance as an IT contractor?

Posted by By James Leckie 5th October 2022
An overview of employers liability insurance for contractors, what the legal requirements are, and how to get an EL insurance quote.
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Off Payroll rules set to be scrapped in April 2023 – now cancelled

Posted by By James Leckie 25th September 2022
One of the many surprises the Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, announced during the so-called 'mini Budget' this week was to repeal the 'off payroll' rules in April 2023.
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IR35 insurance – tax investigation cover for contractors

Posted by By James Leckie 27th August 2022
IR35 insurance will cover the professional costs of any tax investigation, and even any tax and NI liabilities you owe following an HMRC enquiry.
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Financial Cost of IR35

What is the financial impact of IR35 on IT contractors?

Posted by By James Leckie 18th August 2022
There is s significant difference in the tax treatment of IT contractors whose contracts fall either inside, or outside, the IR35 rules.
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