Newsletter 433: Campaign on second incomes | TUC/PCG row | Engineering

by Newsletter Editor at 10:15 01/05/14 ( Shout99 Newsletter)

Shout99 provides a free news and information service to help freelancers run their businesses. This week our stories include HMRC's latest tax clampdown campaign targets employees with an undeclared second income including those starting out as consultants; a war of words between trade union group the TUC, and freelancer association the PCG over self-employment; rise in demand for engineering contractors to work on Government projects; and a proposals for a May Day freelancer campaign in Europe.

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 Apologies: In the email version, some of the links were incorrect. Slip of the fingers on my part. Apologies, I have corrected them in the online version - Susie Hughes *************** News in Shout99 *************** Taxman targets undeclared second incomes Row over value and status of self-employed Government projects mean high demand for engineering contractors European campaign to improve conditions for freelancers Banks told to think again before cutting rates Overseas demand for UK computer games specialists Social media: posting and tweeting isn’t enough to grow your business Onshore legislation: warning over hidden risks to staffing firms Late payment remains a concern for SMEs Call for Government to act on 'off-payroll' issue Agencies warned about paying workers gross In Ask An Expert, the professionals answer your latest questions. Letters from Freelancers opens up discussions on a number of subjects of interest to freelancers, including claiming expenses when travelling abroad for a client. ************************************************** 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 433 Shout99 - the network for freelancers www.shout99.com Tweet

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