Income protection for contractors: how it works and what it covers
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?
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.
IR35 timeline: when it was introduced and how it evolved
The history of IR35 - from its first mention in early 1999, to its introduction in 2000. Plus the controversial 'off-payroll' changes in 2017 and 2021.
The advantages of contracting direct with clients
During your contracting career, you may have the opportunity to work for a client directly, without the involvement of a recruitment agency. Here we look at the benefits of working direct, and address some of the pitfalls.
How to deal with recruitment agents as a contractor
Most contractors work via recruitment agencies - they are a key part of the contracting lifecycle. In this article, we explore how the recruitment process works, and how to successfully work with agents.
How many IT contractors are there in the UK currently?
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.
IR56 – are you employed or self-employed?
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.
IT contractor interview tips – how to impress clients
The interview is a crucial step in your quest for that next IT contract and every care should be made to ensure that you impress.
IR35 and the Right of Substitution
The Right of Substitution is an important factor in IR35 / employment status cases, but how can it be used in reality?
Contractor tax avoidance schemes – warning signs to look out for
Tax avoidance schemes come in all shapes and sizes. To veteran contractors, the warning signs may be obvious, but many others are (or have been) duped into using them. They represent a clear and present danger to your current and future prosperity.