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Newsletter 408: Consultation on agencies | Young and old | Tax disputes

by Newsletter Editor at 10:15 05/02/13 ( Shout99 Newsletter)

Employment agencies could have more freedom to regulate themselves under proposals in a Government consultation. But some agency representatives are already predicting could solve some problems but create others.

And two separate reports show that running your own business is becoming increasingly attractive for young people and the over 55s. Meanwhile, as the taxman gets tougher with struggling firms, the new dispute resolution service from HMRC is rolled out to a wider audience. These, and more stories of interest to freelancers, are available from the links below to Shout99. Government consults on reform of agency regulations Agency proposals solve some problems but create others Surge in business ventures for the over 55s Young people turn to their own businesses Taxman extends new dispute resolution scheme Taxman gets tough on struggling firms Government toughens up on entrepreneurs immigration scheme Employers predict growth for contractors and jobs in 2013 Thousands of business mentors to help small firms Dangers of EU ‘in/out' vote for small firms Canada rolls out the red carpet for entrepreneurs Direct sellers given one month to settle tax bills Glass half full for SMEs in 2013 In Ask An Expert, the professionals answer your latest questions, including contracting and redundancy; and closing a limited company. Letters from Freelancers opens up discussions on a number of subjects of interest to freelancers, including the new RTI scheme. ********************************************** 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 408 Shout99 - the network for freelancers www.shout99.com Tweet

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