Guide to benefits in kind and the P11D form for contractors
If you are an employer, you need to file an annual P11D form for employees who received any benefits in kind from the company during the previous tax year.
What is a director’s loan? – a guide for contractors
You might have heard your accountant mention a “director’s loan account” in your limited company. What does this mean, and should you be concerned about it?
Umbrella companies – what is holiday pay?
As an employee of an umbrella company, you are entitled to receive statutory holiday pay. Here we look at how holiday pay is calculated for contractors.
How can you find umbrella company reviews?
If your scan the web for umbrella company reviews, how do you know if the information you view is legitimate? Here's why you should be cautious.
Income Protection Insurance for IT contractors – in a nutshell
Contractor income protection insurance provides monthly payments if you can't perform your contract dutie due to sickness or injury. How does IP work, and how much does it cost?
Download free IR35 contract templates and example clauses
What is an 'IR35 friendly' contract in reality? Why working practices must match the terms of a contract. Download sample IR35 contract templates.
How much will a new accountant charge to bring your old accounts up-to-date?
When you join a new contractor accountant, with incomplete accounting records in tow, should the new provider charge you to bring them up-to-date?
IR35 and the ‘mutuality of obligation’
Whether or not a mutuality of obligation exists between the parties is a key IR35 status indicator. We look at what MOO is - and how HMRC interprets it.
The pros and cons of contracting via an umbrella company
We look at the pros and cons of contracting via an umbrella company - seen by many as the "hassle free" solution by many.
Can you reclaim the cost of home broadband from your limited company?
In the latest of our series on limited company expenses, we look at tax treatment of broadband installed at home.