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    HMRC Insider News

    I have been syphoning the max into a pension last two years, but don't think that will protect you should they come a knocking.
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    HMRC Insider News

    It boils down to your appetite to risk, if you've been in contract at same client for 2 years it maybe is acceptable to take the risk, if you've been there 3 years or more then the risk gets much greater in terms of financial penalties and back taxes should they do aggressive investigations...
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    LA International email “mandating” additional qdos review costs

    All contractors at my site have been asked to do it, none have come back outside, save yourself the 95 quid and spend it on a vice of your choosing. One question is: Irrespective of what's in your contract have you excersised the right of substition?
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    IR35: Planning for April 2021 – should I stay or should I go?

    Does this not suggest anything? HMRC is set to keep its office in Washington open until 2030 - an extra five years - Chronicle Live "But HMRC has now decided to keep a site in Washington open until 2030, to "help meet its future needs and accommodate a larger workforce than previously...
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    IR35: Planning for April 2021 – should I stay or should I go?

    In my original link there were 10 posts available mid March and that's where I got: "There are 2500 people currently in C&P, and this figure is growing fast." and however many were available in previous months but that is conjecture.
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    IR35: Planning for April 2021 – should I stay or should I go?

    Leaving, the recruitment drive by HMRC has nailed it for me.
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    IR35: Planning for April 2021 – should I stay or should I go?

    HMRC gearing Up HMRC gearing Up HO Compliance Caseworker, Campaigns & Projects - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK Has someone tipped off HMRC that they are going to be busy come April? "There are 2500 people currently in C&P, and this figure is growing fast."
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    Contract signed, waiting for SC clearance. Search to continue..?

    Not sure it cost 8k for SC clearance, sounds a bit much for filling in an online form and some basic background checks: https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/vetting_costs
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    SC clearance with a caution, help required.

    I agree with Walesdave, having gone through two SC clearances and possess a somewhat colourful past was nervous at the start of the first, afterwards you'll wonder what he fuss was, just be honest and declarer everything.
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    'Company records check': SC / Security clearance

    I went through SC clearance last year and was worried about it, not a squeaky clean past and all that. Had to be completely honest and declared all of my misdemeanors but got it anyway without any issue. I wouldn't worry about it and just fill in the form. Did not ask about previous work...
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    cheaperaccountant

    Well not so far, they have submitted last years accounts for 200 quid, done my self assessment, doing my PAYE and VAT and answer any questions I have regarding complicated letters from HMRC for £27.99 a month. Can't complain really. Last year without an accountant was hard work, dealing with...
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    Rate increase - how much to ask for?

    I asked for a 25% increase on my last renewal, was told by other contractors no way would I get it and should ask for somwhere between the inflation rate and 10% extra. My argument was that my rate was well below published daily rates, it was my first contract and took it on on a fairly low...
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    cheaperaccountant

    Well against all your advice I signed up to them, they have already completed and submitted last years accouunts, so very pleased so far.
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    cheaperaccountant

    My reasoning which may not be a good one is that I intended to do my own accounts and submissions, VAT Flat Rate does not seem difficult to administrate but PAYE and year end accounts submissions are sending me round the bend. If a cheap accountant can do what I can't then I'm happy to pay...
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    cheaperaccountant

    The company itself is not under a regulating body but all the accounts have practising certs, the head acciountant told me. Anyway I have signed up because I'm a cheapscate, £27.99 for accounts PAYE and VAT and £200 for last years accounts. The regulated body Upton was under never stopped him!
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