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PAYE Peril: New law threatens double tax for agencies and hirers. Contractors still not protected
A warning has been issued to the UK's recruitment sector: a significant change in tax legislation, coming into force in April 2026, could see agencies and hirers forced to pay their workers' PAYE twice over
Professional Passport, an…
Taxpayers to be charged less for late tax payments
HMRC reduces interest after Bank of England cut, but taxpayers still hit by 8% rate
The interest charged by HMRC on late tax payments has dropped by 0.25% in line with changes to the Bank of England (BOE) base rate, HMRC…
HMRC using AI to monitor taxpayer social media accounts to combat suspected fraud
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has confirmed it is using artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor taxpayers' social media accounts as part of criminal investigations into suspected tax fraud. The disclosure has sparked a heated debate on…
HMRC tightens up on self-employed expense claims. Here’s a simple guide on what you can and…
Knowing which expenses can be claimed as a business expense can be tricky, so we have offered a simple guide to help, especially now that HMRC is clamping down on self-employed expense claims
The tax office is launching a new campaign…
Botox blues for self-employed aesthetics professionals (including doctors) who thought they didn’t…
If you're a self-employed professional in the booming cosmetic and aesthetics sector, you could possibly owe years of back tax because of a technicality. But why are many working in the sector only finding out now?
HMRC has turned…
Freelancers that miss second payment on account could trigger an HMRC investigation
Millions of self-employed individuals in the UK, from seasoned freelancers to new side-hustlers, face the second Payment on account deadlne on 31st July. For those with a tax bill exceeding £1,000, this payment acts as an advance towards…
“Nothing beats your own due diligence on an employer”: Take these steps before you…
The Freelance Informer reached out to Matt Fryer, Managing Director at Brookson Group, to discuss crucial questions contractors should pose before becoming umbrella company workers. Fryer also sheds light on why contractors shouldn't…
Umbrella tax shake-up: Agencies breathe easier, but new rules don’t get contractors and temps…
A long-awaited update on umbrella company tax reforms offers a cautious sigh of relief, but a significant shift in liability means agencies and contractors need to pay close attention to ensure compliance
A collective sigh of relief?
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Trump’s “big beautiful” tax legislation: will Labour start to take notes?
With Donald Trump's "big beautiful" tax bill narrowly approved by the House, promising significant tax cuts for middle-income Americans and ambitious spending on immigration enforcement, how does this sweeping US fiscal overhaul stack up…
HMRC tax compliance tool won’t register you for taxes or gather your data
As HMRC cracks down on tax avoidance and non-compliance, the government has unveiled a free resource to help individuals and businesses understand what to do if a compliance check into their tax affairs is opened.
The guidance and…