BIK - Any benefits vs personal expenditure?

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I was once told to ask the same by an agency - I think this depends on the interviewer. It's a great technique to front-up objections in the interview, and gives you an opportunity to lay to rest any doubts in the interviewer's mind.

However, it can also come across as pushy, and a bit...

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Thanks all - that's good to know, I feared as much! As I say, I'd been brainstorming ideas as I fear having to dip into higher dividend tax which will hurt my warchest/not be especially efficient, but rising costs might leave me no option.



I understood 'wholly and exclusive'...

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At the risk of being lambasted for not bothering my lovely accountant with this nonsense, and being too dense to fully comprehend the hieroglyphics on HMRC's site, I thought I'd engage the collective wisdom of CUK. ...

I understand BIK is chargeable on expenses put through the business...

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Apply for contracts but tell agents you're on a one month notice.
Get offer of a contract starting in a month, give notice in current job and ask to leave early.
If they don't agree to release you early, have a tantrum.

This is the only way to get a contract without handing...