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Newsletter 407: Lap dancers | RTI | Tax avoidance

by Newsletter Editor at 10:15 16/01/13 ( Shout99 Newsletter)

Freelancers have been keeping a close eye on a former Stringfellows lap dancer whose legal fight for employment rights could have a bearing on the criteria for employment status of contractors and the self employed.

The year will see the biggest shake up to PAYE since its introduction more than 70 years ago, as the Government begins Real Time Information (RTI). And MPs blast HMRC for awarding large contracts to big corporates who are criticised for their tax avoiding practices. These, and more stories of interest to freelancers, are available from the links below to Shout99. The case of the lap dancer, MOO and employment rights Countdown begins to Real Time Information Government contracts should not go to tax avoiding firms Government reveals significant increase in MSC tax investigations Businesses warned to sort out late VAT returns IT contractors have faith in public sector Flexible workforce in demand in 2013 HMRC launches rogues’ gallery of tax cheats HMRC's service is 'poor value for money' for taxpayers In Ask An Expert, the professionals answer your latest questions, including RTI, and substitutes and GAAR. Letters from Freelancers opens up discussions on a number of subjects of interest to freelancers, including the contract marketplace and poaching agreements. ********************************************** 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. ************************ 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 407 Shout99 - the network for freelancers www.shout99.com Tweet

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