Newsletter 402: News for freelancers and small businesses

by Newsletter Editor at 10:15 01/11/12 ( Shout99 Newsletter)

Shout99 provides a free news and information service to help freelancers run their businesses. This week our stories include why small businesses are considered an 'easy target' for HMRC; the biggest change to PAYE in 60 years; and freelancers at the Party Conferences.

We also have a free area where you can ask our panel of experts about issues affecting your business; submit letters for discussion with fellow contractors; and have a look at the services and products in our Freelancer Shop which can help you run your business and many other aspects of your life. Shout99 - the free news site for freelancers, contractors and small firms. www.shout99.com ********************** Latest news in Shout99 ********************** Freelancing on the agenda at Labour Party Conference Small businesses are 'easy target' for HMRC crackdown Quarter of firms are unaware of the looming changes to PAYE OTS boss aims for a 'simpler tax system' Tax gap leaves HMRC with £32 billion shortfall BBC investigates dodgy expenses for temps Tax reliefs cap will hit business owners Private sector businesses hit record level Agency Worker Regulations had less impact than feared New 'definitive' Government website rolls out New small claims track for businesses with IP disputes The growth of European I-Pros - independent professionals In Ask An Expert, the professionals answer your latest questions, including VAT when working for an EU company; expenses for renting a flat; and corporation tax. Letters from Freelancers opens up discussions on a number of subjects of interest to freelancers. ********************************************** Advertisement - Freelancer Outside IR35 (FO35) ********************************************** Advertisement Protection against disputes with HMRC on tax matters, including IR35, is available for £116.00 a year. Freelancers Outside IR35 (FO35) is available online for immediate cover for £116.00 a year. For more information or to order, see......Freelancers Outside IR35 (FO35). ******** Twitter ******** For the twitters and tweeters among our readers, Shout99 has joined the world of social media. You can follow our headline news on Twitter....www.twitter.com/Shout99Ltd ************************ Shout99 - Newsletter ************************ Please feel free to forward this newsletter to any other freelancer or small businesses who may be interested in news and information related to running a small business. You can subscribe to receive your own free copy of this newsletter on the home page of Shout99. -- Susie Hughes, Editor Newsletter 402 Shout99 - the network for freelancers www.shout99.com Tweet

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