IT Contracting

If you are a professional contractor, you may need to invest in marketing to win new work – but can these costs be offset against your company’s tax bill? itcontracting.com/marketing-adve…

There is no legal obligation to hire an accountant when setting up a limited company. However, there are some very good reasons to do so. itcontracting.com/limited-compan…

Overdrawn director’s loan accounts: tax risks for contractors. In this guide, Michael McCullion, director of Bright Ideas Accountancy, explains how the rules work and what contractors should watch for. itcontracting.com/overdrawn-dire…

The fallout from the Post Office’s £104m IR35 liability has taken a new turn, with contractors potentially owed millions in tax after it emerged that HMRC will not offset tax already paid. ir35update.co.uk/post-office-ir…

How to claim professional membership fees through your company. itcontracting.com/professional-s…

Rupert Lowe’s new Restore Britain party vows to scrap IR35 from day one. ir35update.co.uk/rupert-lowes-n…

The lack of outside IR35 roles remains the top concern for contractors, according to new survey data from @GoQdos itcontracting.com/lack-outside-i…

Why a shareholders' agreement is a good idea if you set up a company with other people. itcontracting.com/shareholders-a…

How do pensions work if you’re an umbrella company employee? itcontracting.com/how-do-pension…

What is Payslip Buddy? At SG Umbrella, every payslip is audited in real time by SafeRec’s Payslip Buddy, giving you peace of mind and clarity on your income, taxes & deductions. Read more: sg-umbrella.co.uk/blog/what-pays… #PayslipBuddy #UmbrellaCompany #PayrollTransparency

Companies House to raise filing and incorporation fees in Feb 2026. itcontracting.com/cost-to-incorp…

Is your accountant letting you down - charging too much, or being unresponsive? How to change your contractor accountant and switch firms. itcontracting.com/change-contrac…

Why recruitment agencies won’t engage sole trader contractors. itcontracting.com/contract-work-…

Do umbrella company employees need to file a self-assessment tax return? Sometimes... itcontracting.com/umbrella-compa…

Capital vs revenue expenses: what limited companies get wrong. Thanks to @BIAccountancy for this useful guide. itcontracting.com/capital-revenu…

Dual purpose expenses for limited company directors (what HMRC allows). itcontracting.com/dual-purpose-e…

As an umbrella employee, you will see an entry for your provider’s ‘margin’ on your payslips. Here, we explain what an umbrella company’s margin is and why you should beware of any 'additional' deductions. itcontracting.com/what-are-umbre…

How the Flat Rate Scheme (FRS) for VAT works for contractors. itcontracting.com/flat-rate-vat/