News
Freelancers now have dedicated airline
OP-ED An airline in the US has been launched that will cater solely to freelancers, specifically content creators and brand influencers. Yes, you r...
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Tax
These tax year tips could help you make ends meet
“In the new tax year freelancers are having to deal with the most wide-ranging changes in personal income taxation for more than a decade, says Dan...
IR35
Inside IR35 contractors say goodbye to old salaries and weekends
IR35 reforms one year on: 60% of contractors report drop in income. Some end-clients are still exhibiting "inside IR35 or leave" blanket ban contra...
The Tax Clinic
I work through two contractor agencies. Am I paying too much tax?
TAX CLINIC A government contractor that works via two agencies, writes in to find out if they are paying too much tax and if they ever had to apply...
IR35
Poll: British economy "devastated" by IR35
Changes to the off-payroll working rules in the UK, namely IR35, have had “devastating economic consequences for businesses,” according to a poll o...
Legal
How to get through a divorce during the cost of living crisis
Going through a divorce in the middle of a cost of living crisis will be difficult for most, but probably even more so for freelancers given their ...
Self-employed mortgages and financial products
Sole director contractors warned they could be limited to unaffordable mortgage rates
Mortgage lenders including Santander have announced that they are changing their affordability calculations on 6 April, taking into account not jus...
Cost of Living
How freelancing parents can receive help with Easter childcare costs
Working parents could get up to £2,000 a year to pay for regulated childcare, including holiday clubs and out-of-school activities in the Easter ho...
The Tax Clinic
Your limited company has received an HMRC discovery letter. What do you do first?
TAX CLINIC Q: What steps should I take if I receive a “discovery” letter from HMRC as a limited company freelancer who does not work through a recr...
News
Freelancers take client to court for unpaid bills
Freelancers are taking the owner of Dragonfly Digital Video Services to court over thousands of pounds of unpaid bills, it has been reported by Bri...
Tax
Contractors blindsided by MSC tax charges
HMRC has issued letters to thousands of contractors, demanding up to £50,000 from them. The tax office is arguing that contractors have breached th...
The Tax Clinic
My home office needs a makeover. Can I expense it?
TAX CLINIC Q: I want to redecorate my home office since I do a lot of client calls online and informative videos for my business. What can I expens...
Umbrella Companies
Is joining an umbrella company a good way to jumpstart a freelance career?
If you’re interested in trying out contract working and are not ready to register your own company yet, umbrella companies could provide a taster i...
Freelancer Finance
What's the secret to becoming an ISA millionaire?
There are 973 Hargreaves Lansdown ISA millionaires – up from 576 last year - or 69%.There are 2,000 ISA millionaires in the UK.The average age of a...
The Tax Clinic
I can't afford to be an umbrella company worker: how can I ensure my next gig is "outside IR35"?
TAX CLINIC Q: I can’t afford to work inside IR35 anymore as an IT contractor, the umbrella and payroll fees and National Insurance hikes are eating...