How can salary sacrifice reduce your tax bill and boost your pension?
Discover how contractors can use pension contributions to reduce tax - including salary sacrifice for umbrella employees. Updated for 2025/26.
IR35 – what is the 5% allowance?
When does the 5% IR35 allowance apply? How it works, and which contractors can still claim it following the introduction of the Off-Payroll working rules.
What are trivial benefits? Tax-free perks for directors and employees
What qualifies as a 'trivial benefit' according to HMRC and how you can reward your staff and directors with a gift or benefit without them being taxed.
Balance Sheet vs P&L Account – simple guide for small companies
Understand the difference between a balance sheet and P&L account, and why they matter for small limited companies, contractors and business owners.
How to give your IT contractor LinkedIn profile a boost
Almost all recruitment agencies use LinkedIn as a sourcing tool, and many IT contractors cite it as one of their top three sources of leads.
What are limited company dividends and how are they taxed?
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.
Security clearance guide for IT contractors – what you need to know in 2025
Why security clearance is needed, how to obtain it, the different levels, typical timeframes, and practical considerations for IT contractors.
Contractor vs freelancer – which one are you (and why It matters)?
Freelancer or contractor? Learn the key differences in structure, tax, and IR35 – and which model suits your work style best.
Contract renewals: should you push for a rate increase?
When your IT contract comes up for renewal, should you ask for a higher rate? Learn how 2025 market conditions and IR35 affect your chances.
The best online accountancy software for contractors
With so many products available, how do you know which accounting software is best for your contracting business? Our quick guide offers a few key pointers.