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.
Limited or umbrella company – which is best for contractors?
Which trading structure should you use when you work as an IT contractor? We look at pros and cons of working via a limited company vs. an umbrella.