Compliance

In the past, before becoming a tax accountant, I worked as a government tax inspector. Recently, I learned from former colleagues that HMRC is intensifying investigations into “off-payroll” workers. The reason is clear: tax officials are targeting significant underpayments of income tax and National Insurance contributions (for employees earning over £155 per week and under […]

The construction industry in the UK does not have a single, uniform way of engaging individuals – a diversity that may benefit the industry as it weathers a downturn. Any given construction site or project is likely to comprise a mix of: This varied approach grants flexibility to those doing the hiring, especially given construction’s

Determining the correct employment status of your workers has become increasingly complex but also critically important. Businesses can engage individuals in various ways – as direct employees, contractors, or casual workers. Failing to properly categorize the employment relationship could expose you to challenges that could end up in an employment tribunal. If a worker claims