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Newsletter 399: Latest news for contractors from Shout99

by Newsletter Editor at 10:15 18/09/12 ( Shout99 Newsletter)

Shout99 provides a free news and information service to help freelancers run their businesses. This week our stories include why it pays to complain to HMRC; increase in demand for contractors; how freelancers find their training; less form filling for audits for small firms; and who the taxman is targeting now.

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 ********************** HMRC admits to mistakes in over half of complaints IT contractors rely on self-training Taxman targets wealthiest in the country Tax advisers urge penalty-free period for new RTI scheme Local authorities fail to improve on late payment August sees increase in demand for contractors Reduced audit requirements to benefit firms New Minister for Small Business Call for more radical approach from new Minister Time running out for late tax returns ********************************************** 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 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 HMRC 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. ************************ 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 399 Shout99 - the network for freelancers www.shout99.com Tweet

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