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Double cab pick-ups to be taxed as cars
More details are starting to emerge following the Autumn Budget, including changes to double cab pickup legislation.
Find out moreThe Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) – what you need to know
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is a framework in the UK that governs how contractors pay subcontractors for construction work.
Find out moreHow to pay yourself from your business
Every year when the personal allowance and the tax bands change, one of the biggest decisions you face, if you run a limited company, is how much and how to pay yourself from your business (dividends...
Find out moreVAT Changes for the Construction Industry
From 1st March 2021, VAT-registered subcontractors will no longer charge VAT on certain construction services to another VAT-registered business.
Find out moreGovernment confirms details about its Green Homes Grant scheme
The Government has confirmed more information about its £2bn Green Homes Grant Scheme which will help the construction industry by funding homes improvements in England
Find out moreGreen Homes Grant unveiled in Summer Economic Statement
In a ‘win win’ move for homeowners and local businesses in England, Sunak also announced a new Green Homes Grant which will apply from September.
Find out moreGovernment postpones VAT changes for the construction industry
The government has delayed the implementation of VAT changes for the construction industry for the second time, due to concerns about the impact of Coronavirus on the sector.
Find out moreIR35 changes delayed for a year due to coronavirus
The Government has announced that it will be deferring new rules affecting contractors working for the private sector, directly or through an agency, that were due to come into force from 6th April 20...
Find out moreChanges to IR35 rules confirmed
HM Treasury has published its review into changes to the off-payroll working rules, commonly referred to as IR35.
Find out moreIR35 and contracting in the private sector
New rules affecting contractors working for the private sector, directly or through an agency, are due to come into force from 6th April 2021.
Find out moreChanges for contractors in the private sector from 2021
New rules affecting all contractors working for medium or large-sized firms come into force from April 2021.
Find out moreGovernment postpones VAT reverse charge
The Government has confirmed it will put on hold plans to introduce reverse charge VAT in the construction industry for another 12 months.
Find out moreRead our expert answers to your Contractors questions
How do I get a tax refund if I am a subcontractor?
I’ve been working as a labourer for a couple of years now. One of my friends mentioned that he'd just got a big tax refund. How do I get a tax refund?
Find out moreShould I register for the Construction Industry Scheme?
I’m newly self-employed and am about to start working in construction. I have been told I need to register for the CIS scheme, what does this mean?
Find out moreChoosing to be a limited company or sole trader as a contractor
As a CIS contractor on top of the normal issues surrounding whether to be a limited company or a sole trader, are there any CIS specific issues to be aware of?
Find out moreCIS tax refund for companies
I own a small company in construction and some of our customers have been deducting CIS tax from our payments. How do I go about reclaiming this?
Find out moreI am a subcontractor in the construction industry and unable to work d...
Providing you filed your tax return for 2018-19 by 23rd April 2020, you may be able to benefit from the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS).
Find out moreUpdate: Reverse Charge for CIS
I have seen that the deadline for Reverse Charge for CIS has changed, what do I do now?
Find out more'Reverse Charge for CIS', what is this?
I am a VAT registered subcontractor and I have heard about something called the Reverse charge for CIS. I don’t know what this is and what am I meant to do.
Find out moreContractor: Limited Company or Sole Trader?
As a Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) contractor, on top of the normal issues surrounding whether to be a limited company or a sole trader, are there any CIS specific issues to be aware of?
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