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Not a good day for Ltd Co #contractors. Having seen the message get through to Gov on #IR35, and welcoming a repeal of #offpayroll rules, that repeal has been dumped, #corporationtax is going up, dividend #tax is staying up, & at home the energy price cap might go in the spring
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Confirmed by #primeminister that #corporationtax going up as originally planned by Rishi Sunak, in April 2023. This actually means a marginal rate of 26.5% for smaller businesses as their profits grow between £50k and £250k.
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This makes sense, as the SDS requirement is in the bit of law that is being repealed (chapter 10) not the old bit that will remain (chapter 8). #IR35 #Contractors
.@HMRCgovuk has told ContractorUK that limited company contractors will not need to complete nor ever produce SDSs after April 6th 2023. Read more: bit.ly/3yCBWdI #ir35 #ir35reform #hmrc #contractors
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Nasty #budget sting in the tail for #contractors - an effective marginal rate of corporation #tax of 26.5% will apply from just £50k of taxable profits. Effective 2023 - more pain for PSCs. Get some tailored help from your accountant to mitigate... www-contractoruk-com.cdn.amp…

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Thanks @richardsergeant , and @CarringtonAcc , really enjoyed this. #ir35 #Contractors
.@CarringtonAcc @jsa_chris @JSAServices big thanks for sharing your insights and experience today - Practice Talk will be on demand @AccountingWEBuk soon. So much not covered- challenge of getting every self employed person on MTD, personal financial planning, loan charge..1/2
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Still more work to do here, but steps in the right direction. #ir35 #offpayrolltax #contractors
Finance Bill 2021 will exempt umbrella contractors from IR35 off-payroll rules – Norman bit.ly/2KesAP2 @jsa_chris @seeleyharris and @JuliaKermode comment #ir35 #ir35reform #contractors #contracting #jessenorman #financebill
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Politically very hard for Gov to backtrack on this so late - but that doesn't mean they shouldn't. The #selfemployed won't forget this latest installment in a long line of decisions and policy that feel very anti #freelancer and anti #contractor.
"The drop in the number of #selfemployed shows the glaring gaps in support are leading to long-term, avoidable decline in the sector. This is concerning not only for the self-employed, but also for the UK’s prospects in the coming recession." ipse.co.uk/ipse-news/news-li…
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Chris James - Workwell retweeted
429k (8.7%) fewer self-employed in the UK in July-Sept 2020 than in the same period last year..@ONS
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Chris James - Workwell retweeted
Challenging times always require us to take a moment & pause for thought in order to learn from the past. This episode will help you take that moment & learn from the testimonies of two #accounting professionals that deal with your same daily challenges. bit.ly/3p3unGG
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Looking forward to this...
Next Practice Talk coming soon - this time with two very different takes on a similar client type. @jsa_chris and Nicky Owen from @CarringtonAcc share their journeys into the profession and just how they build their process and services for contractors accountingweb.co.uk/practice…
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Interesting technical discussion here with lots of focus on the #gigeconomy . Painful, but inevitable question posed - what kind of tax rises would be best for the #selfemployed in the future? @IPSEwestminster sensibly not agreeing to any as a 'good' option right now. #ir35 too.
⏳One hour to go until our evidence session on #TaxAfterCoronavirus, with a focus on employment taxes. We'll hear from: ✅@JudithFreedman@BillDodwellTax@dcribb ✅Andrew Titchener @CBItweets 📺Watch it live from 9.30am here👇 parliamentlive.tv/Event/Inde…
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Good meeting with @HMRCgovuk yesterday on #offpayroll reforms and the much needed 'fix' - they're moving fast on this one. And kudos to @ContractorCalc for the critical research into the issue. #offpayrolltax #tax #contractors #agencies fcsa.org.uk/fcsa-and-other-i…

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Chris James - Workwell retweeted
14 Oct 2020
FCSA CEO Phil Pluck and Chair @jsa_chris today had a "very positive and constructive meeting" with @HMRCgovuk regarding recent issues emerging out of off-payroll reforms and "are confident the matter will be resolved" in advance of April fcsa.org.uk/fcsa-and-other-i…
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Chris James - Workwell retweeted
We are extremely pleased to have been shortlisted for two awards at the 2020 Contracting Awards this year! Best Umbrella Company and Best Contractor Accountancy. #teamjsa Congratulations to the other companies that have also been shortlisted #contractors #contractorawards
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Interesting speakers at the Office of Tax Simplification 10th anniversary event today. Hope they get to spend more time on the #gigeconomy and employment status - that needs more simplification! #ir35 #OTS10
Chris James - Workwell retweeted
22 Jul 2020
Will the Job Retention Bonus save the anticipated 1 million CJRS-related job losses? Read our latest market analysis report: buff.ly/2WGCZ9I
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Chris James - Workwell retweeted
21 Jul 2020
FCSA CEO Phil Pluck comments on the Govts failure to take into consideration recommendations by @UKHouseofLords & #TaylorReport on #offpayroll reforms & timing of implementation with UK recession looming fcsa.org.uk/fcsa-ceo-phil-pl… #ir35 #contractors
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It does seem a weak excuse when #selfemployed individuals support is being cross-checked to personal tax returns. Same could be done for most Ltd Co. #directors. Avoiding 'administrative complexity'? What about the 'Mon - Weds only ' Eat Out to Help Out' Scheme? @ForgottenLtd
#ForgottenLtd responding to #RishiSunak evidence session yesterday with @CommonsTreasury. ‘Administrative complexity’ is a weak excuse for not supporting small business- the lifeblood of the British economy. Time for the PM to step in? @10DowningStreet @BorisJohnson @BroadysGirl
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Chris James - Workwell retweeted
15 Jul 2020
HMRC amends the flat rate percentages for catering, accommodation and pubs so they can benefit from the temporary reduced rate of VAT #awesomeindirecttax #VAT lnkd.in/dVkeuAv
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