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Dragonfly IR35 defeat at the High Court
The director of Dragonfly Consultancy faces a huge tax bill after losing his landmark IR35 appeal at the High Court. What does the loss of this case mean for other IT contractors? Read more
How to find IT contract work – get the basics right
Once you’ve made the decision to become a contractor, the next step is to find your first contract. You’ll need to market yourself to potential clients. Read more
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. Read more
IT contractors vs. ‘permies’ – how to avoid conflict
Some irreverent tips to help new IT contractors get on with their permanent colleagues, and avoid upsetting the apple cart. Read more
What is the financial impact of IR35 on IT contractors?
There is s significant difference in the tax treatment of IT contractors whose contracts fall either inside, or outside, the IR35 rules. Read more
Managed Service Companies – How to recognise an MSC Provider
An overview of the Managed Service Company legislation and how it applies to contractors. How to recognise an MSC provider. Read more
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. Read more
IR35 – Deemed Payment and the treatment of expenses
How to work out which expenses you can claim if your work is caught by IR35 – the 5% expenses allowance and how the deemed payment is calculated. Read more