Newsletter 428: Latest news for freelancers and contractors

by Newsletter Editor at 10:20 04/02/14 ( Shout99 Newsletter)

Shout99 provides a free news and information service to help freelancers run their businesses. This week our stories include the latest on the 'false-employment' consultation; Government proposals to simplify the tax regime; clamp down on tax avoidance schemes with HMRC demands for 'money upfront'; and advice for those who are thinking of setting out on a contracting career.

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 ***************** News in Shout99 ***************** Consultation on 'false self-employment' comes to an end Proposals to simplify the tax and benefit regime Government demands tax avoiders money upfront Prime Minister offers big support to small firms New year, new contracting career More businesses challenge HMRC decisions as 'unlawful' Tax system tough for big and small HMRC asset seizures from self-employed hit new high Young people choose to run own businesses A good year ahead for the interim management sector Optimism among IT and financial contractors In Ask An Expert, the professionals answer your latest questions, including PAYE code adjustment for unearned income; several questions on the 40 per cent expenses rule; United Nations and income tax; and overseas contracts. Letters from Freelancers opens up discussions on a number of subjects of interest to freelancers, including HMRC errors. ************************************************** Advertisement - Protection against IR35 investigations (FO35) ************************************************** Advertisement Protection against disputes with HMRC on tax matters, including IR35, is available for £116.00 a year. Freelancers Outside IR35 (FO35) is a complete operating system for small businesses with guidance on compliance; draft contracts; a helpline; status assessments; and representation by Qdos Consulting in the event of a dispute with the Revenue on tax; VAT; or IR35 issues. 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, you can follow Shout99's 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 428 Shout99 - the network for freelancers www.shout99.com Tweet

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