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    What are Paystream talking about here with this 'free' 12.5% for SIPP contribs?

    Exactly, so why do umbrellas constantly make out that they’re being extra kind by “passing the saving on to you”… That Parasol can even keep a portion of this is and STILL make out they’re doing you a favour by ‘giving you an extra 10%’ is disgusting, but I’d go as for as to call it legalised...
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    using Salary Sacrifice for your pension? - check what is being paid into your pension

    I’ve just started with parasol. My fault, I should have searched more but I’m new to umbrellas. What a con it seems to be. when they told me of their intention to steal my money like this, they actually had the cheek to make it out they’re doing me a big favour. That somehow, as an employer...
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    What are Paystream talking about here with this 'free' 12.5% for SIPP contribs?

    I’ve just had the exact same conversation with paystream and I think the confusion arises because of the ludicrous situation we have with Umbrella companies. Technically, they’re my employer. But we all know this is a joke. They’re NOT an employer at all (if my contract comes to an end are they...
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    Salary sacrifice-car scheme

    I think you’re missing the point. You can sacrifice your salary to lease an ev. Say a Tesla model 3 is £500 pm on lease, this comes out of your gross salary and is, effectively. A company car. Many schemes allow early returns of the car too. so, if you’re a higher rate tax payer, you save 40%...

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