Bookkeeping for Contractors: What You Need to Do and When

Becoming a self-employed contractor is a huge step in your career, especially if you’re moving away from the relative comfort of employment. You might feel a bit nervous, but this is such an exciting time with the freedom to set your own hours, focus on projects you feel passionate about, or even decline work. And…

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The 24 Month Rule for Contractor Expenses

Contracting is a great way of life and for many people, it’s a way to combine the freedom of self-employment and the security of a regular job. But, to avoid any unfair tax avoidance, HMRC has been cracking down on so-called ‘disguised employment’ for many years. What is disguised employment? A disguised employee is someone…

Improving the RC Tax Code Function

Pandle Update: Improving the RC Tax Code Function

We know that dealing with your tax affairs can be daunting – and downright confusing. So, as friendly providers of online bookkeeping software, we think it’s our job to help you take care of VAT more easily. Which is precisely what this Pandle update is all about. We’ve enhanced the Reverse Charge (RC) tax code…

Are Freelancers and Contractors the Same Thing?

Are Freelancers and Contractors the Same Thing?

A freelancer and a contractor are two different things, though the terms are often used interchangeably. It’s easy to see why the differences between the two are often overlooked, when both are: Forms of self-employment Temporary additions to a company’s in-house workforce Non-salaried Despite these similarities, freelance work is actually a different beast to contracting,…