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Newsletter 435: Queen's Speech | Clampdown on Friday-to-Monday | Contract reviews

by Newsletter Editor at 10:15 10/06/14 ( Shout99 Newsletter)

In Shout99:.....The Queen's Speech set out the proposed legislative programme for the year leading up to the next General Election. One of the items of interest to freelancers will be the intention to introduce a Small Business Enterprise and Employment Bill.

One of the main items is a further clampdown on the so-called Friday to Monday scenario - the original target of the IR35 legislation more than a decade ago. This time, they are looking to prevent highly paid civil servants picking up lucrative redundancy packages...and then returning to the same sort of position as a freelancer. Government looks to clamp down on Friday to Monday scenario Also in the Queen's Speech the proposals to step up big infrastructure programmes should provide a welcome boost to engineering contractors. Queen’s Speech gives boost to technical contractors Shout99 - the free news site for freelancers, contractors and small firms. *************** Also in Shout99 *************** Contractors remain suspicious of HMRC's contract reviews HMRC guidance on agency workers Government plans on late payments 'don't go far enough' Contractor 'witch hunt' threatens success of NHS projects HMRC gains record revenues with crackdown on 'tax dodgers' Self Employed are the backbone of the economy More wanted from Government plans on late payments Life begins at 50 for entrepreneurs Contract vacancies stablise, permanent increase IT skills shortages could scupper business growth prospects ****************************************************** 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 ************ Also in Shout99 ************ Ask An Expert, our expert panel answers questions from freelancers. Letters from Freelancers opens up discussions on a number of subjects of interest to freelancers, including what is the purpose of an umbrella company. 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 435 Shout99 - the network for freelancers

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