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Calls grow for a UK version of the US Taxpayer Advocate Service to support taxpayers facing HMRC’s heavy-handed tactics UK taxpayers, especially freelancers and the self-employed, may soon see better protection from the taxman if calls…

If you are a freelancer or seriously contemplating becoming one, where you live can have a huge impact on your earning power, access to quality clients and quality of life. Where can you find the optimal balance of affordability,…

The holidays are around the corner, and who doesn't love a little extra cash? Selling pre-loved clothes and household items is not only a fantastic way to declutter but can also be a source of tax-free income – if you know the rules. We…

The account of a freelancer working in TV production in "Brutal hours, tyrants and chest pains: a freelance producer on the reality of British TV" lays bare the harsh reality for many freelancers in the industry: unpaid overtime, disregard…

Freelancers and self-employed individuals across the UK face higher financial burdens as HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) increases the interest rate on unpaid tax debts. This measure, unveiled by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel…

Some 900,000 new small businesses launched in the UK in 2023. The good news is over half (53%) of them are looking to hire on a contractor or freelance basis, according to a new survey by 1st Formations. While this is promising, there…