It covers their members. They don't really vet who joins, but I suspect it would really help if you are in some way self-employed, other than that they don't care what you do. The latest survey showed 45% in IT (the original number was close to 80%), a lot of the rest in various Engineering trades (mostly O&G) then a whole range of others from Interim Managers to accountants.
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Originally posted by malvolioThe difference is that standard membership covers you for a tax investigation, i.e. they have found something they think is wrong and are chasing you for payment. PCGPlus covers the initial PAYE Audit, which is how most IR35 cases start off: the logic is that professional representation at that point will head off 90% of further investigations. In practice, if the brown envelope arrives nominating you for a PAYE audit, call the office and stand back.
Do not skimp on it; apart from the likely cost of an IR35 investigation running at around £55k (set that against the cost difference between standard and Plus), it's also 2-3 years of doubt and uncertainty. The best way to deal with it is not to start!Comment
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You can upgrade to Plus at any time and get charged pro rata for where you are in the renewal year. Talk to the guys in the office.Blog? What blog...?Comment
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Originally posted by malvolioYou can upgrade to Plus at any time and get charged pro rata for where you are in the renewal year. Talk to the guys in the office.Comment
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Originally posted by ITContractorWhat do the different PCG packages cost these days?Comment
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Originally posted by rootsnallAm I correct that all I miss out on by only having standard PCG membership is the initial PAYE audit cover ?Comment
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Originally posted by expatJury service expense cover?Blog? What blog...?Comment
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Originally posted by malvolioYou should get a company debit card (do Cater Allen do them?) for routine expenses, rather than faff around with expense claims. Way more efficient.Comment
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See I've never understood the love affair with Cater Allen, at least not in the last few years. I got all the toys (debit card, monthly statements, internet banking with BACS and CHAPS, high(ish!) interest deposit account with instant transfers and overdraft facility) from day 1 with my bank, all I had to do was prove the business plan and likely earnings (given I had a 12-monther at £450 a day in my pocket at the time, not too hard to do). OK, they charge me around £6 a month in bank charges, but they pay me around £300 a quarter in interest on average, so big deal.
HSBC. Nasty people, don't touch them with a bargepole. Not...Blog? What blog...?Comment
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