Newsletter 461: Review of the year - and news for freelancers

by Newsletter Editor at 10:15 22/01/16 ( Shout99 Newsletter)

Shout99 is one of the longest established freelancer news sites having brought news, information and services to the contractor community for more than 15 years.

During that time the landscape of the freelancer world has undergone massive changes and upheavals and we have been there to keep contractors up to date with all developments which affect their small businesses. Last year was no exception. While the rest of the country welcomed measures in the pre and post-Election Budgets, it seemed that someone had it in for the freelancer as many of the initiatives seemed to adversely affect contractors whether intentionally or just caught up in someone else's problems. Shout99 takes a look at the events in 2015. Shout99's Review of the Year - first half of 2015 Shout99's Review of the Year - second half of 2015 ****************************************************** 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 ********* Other recent news items include: Details of plans to scrap tax relief for contractors emerge Warning about move to quarterly tax reporting Self-employment numbers continue to soar Warning as the taxman catches up with 'cash' Government urged to rethink crackdown on NI reductions Slower rises in demand for contract staff False self-employment targeted in construction industry Business in booming in IT sector - and for contractors too Ask An Expert, our expert panel answers questions from freelancers, including the definition of a 'personal service company' and being a director of a liquidated company. Letters from Freelancers opens up discussions on a number of subjects of interest to freelancers, including IR35 Mark II.. The Clubhouse is an area for 'off-topic' discussions. ******** Twitter ******** For the twitters and tweeters among our readers, you can follow Shout99's headline news on Twitter. ************************ Shout99 - Newsletter ************************ Please 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 461 Shout99 - the network for freelancers Tweet

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