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All rights reserved.There has been a massive increase in accountants consulting experts about HM Revenue & Customs’ powers to access filed tax returns. http://www.orangeandgold.co.uk/blog/2010/8/contractor-accounts-hmrc-demand.htmlSun, 22 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has welcomed the establishment of the Office for Tax Simplification (OTS) but says the government needs to do more to ensure that UK tax policy caters to the needs of small businesses. http://www.orangeandgold.co.uk/blog/2010/7/tax-simplification-office.htmlThu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100The Chancellor, George Osborne, has signalled his intention to reform Britain's over-complex tax system with the creation of a new panel of experts charged with making the regime less complex. http://www.orangeandgold.co.uk/blog/2010/7/ir35-reform.htmlWed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100Tax payable by shareholders when dividends are paid by private companies. http://www.orangeandgold.co.uk/blog/2010/7/contractor-company-dividends.htmlTue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100Orange & Gold understands that HMRC inspectors are being tasked to bring in as much money as possiblehttp://www.orangeandgold.co.uk/blog/2010/7/dash-for-cash.htmlTue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100The HM Treasury Budget Report confirms the Governments commitment to a review of IR35 and small business tax and will release further details shortlyhttp://www.orangeandgold.co.uk/blog/2010/6/ir35-government-review.htmlFri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100From 4 January 2011 the standard rate of VAT will increase from 17.5% to 20%. The reduced rate of VAT stays at 5%. http://www.orangeandgold.co.uk/blog/2010/6/budget-update-vat-contractor.htmlWed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100Emergency Budget is on Tuesday. George Osborne has declared the date of his first Budget, Tuesday 22 June 2010. Find out how the budget will affect UK contractors and the likely VAT changes. http://www.orangeandgold.co.uk/blog/2010/6/contractor-emergency-budget-june2010.htmlTue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100Requirements setting up a limited companyhttp://www.orangeandgold.co.uk/blog/2010/6/ltd-co-requirements.htmlTue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100The UK Government has finalised regulations giving agency workers and freelance contractors, the same rights to equal pay and working conditions that permanent employees have.http://www.orangeandgold.co.uk/blog/2010/5/agency-workers-regulations.htmlTue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100A contractor made the 'mistake' of taking HMRC at their word and putting his contract forward to the HMRC advice service.http://www.orangeandgold.co.uk/blog/2010/5/contractor-hmrc-advice.htmlMon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100Budget announced for 22nd June 2010http://www.orangeandgold.co.uk/blog/2010/5/contractor-budget-announced-june2010.htmlSat, 22 May 2010 12:00:00 +0100Unpopular freelance tax rules are set to be reviewed under plans revealed today by the coalition government. In its detailed programme of government, the Lib-Cons will review IR35 as part of a "wholesale review" of small business taxation. The review will seek to replace it with simpler measures.http://www.orangeandgold.co.uk/blog/2010/5/ir35-reviewed-may2010.htmlThu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100Transferring your accounting and/or bookkeeping support is easy and you can do it now. You don't have to wait until your company year-end or next VAT return. And we can even deal with whole thing for you.http://www.orangeandgold.co.uk/blog/2010/5/transfer-ltd-co-to-orangeandgold.htmlSun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100As part of the drive to increase tax revenues HMRC will be reducing your personal tax allowance of £6,475 in 2010-11, if your taxable income exceeds £100,000. They will knock £1 from your allowance for every £2 your income exceeds £100,000. Your personal allowance will be eliminated when your earnings reach £112,950.http://www.orangeandgold.co.uk/blog/2010/4/uk-contractor-tax-allowance.htmlMon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100Orange & Gold must be the contractor accountants and umbrella provider with the most industry experienced staff. As of March 2010 all staff in Customer Services, Data Processing, IT, Accounting as well as of course the Directors have been working in contractor support services for at least five years. http://www.orangeandgold.co.uk/blog/2010/3/orangeandgold-best-contractor-staff.htmlMon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000Albany Group, who provide UK umbrella services and overseas payroll solutions, has appointed administrators.http://www.orangeandgold.co.uk/blog/2010/2/Albany-Group-Appoints-Administrators.htmlThu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000Courts rule in favour of HMRC and thousands of contractors in off-shore schemes face huge tax bills.http://www.orangeandgold.co.uk/blog/2010/2/BN66-offshore-HMRC.htmlFri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000All companies, should have adequate insurance in place for public and employers liability.http://www.orangeandgold.co.uk/blog/2010/2/Discounted-Insurances.htmlThu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000An opt-out allowing European Union (EU) small businesses turning over less than €1m (£865,000) per year to stop filing annual accounts has been proposed by the European Parliament’s legal affairs committee.http://www.orangeandgold.co.uk/blog/2010/2/contracting-business-accounting-eu.htmlWed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000Orange & Gold branches out into the Netherlands and Luxembourg.http://www.orangeandgold.co.uk/blog/2010/2/International-Solutions.htmlWed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000Based on past experience we anticipate early pain, followed by mid-term irritation leading eventually to long term benefit. http://www.orangeandgold.co.uk/blog/2010/2/on-line-vat-and-paye-processing-being-introduced-by-hmrc.htmlTue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000We provide to all our accountancy clients FREE insurance cover of up to £75,000 to cover the costs of additional legal, tax and accountancy support in the event of enquiry or investigation, including IR35 investigation. http://www.orangeandgold.co.uk/blog/2010/1/Things-That-Set-Us-Apart-No-2.htmlFri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000Overall, it was the regular day to day aspects of the service that were regarded as most important and I think that we have an excellent record in maintaining standards in this area, over a long time. http://www.orangeandgold.co.uk/blog/2010/1/Things-that-set-us-apart-survey.htmlWed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000UK contractors are beginning to detect a change in economic conditions in the UK and the prospect of more contractor jobs on the horizon.http://www.orangeandgold.co.uk/blog/2010/1/contracting-confidence.htmlTue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000What are the minimum requirements of a contractor's limited company?http://www.orangeandgold.co.uk/blog/2010/1/limited-company-requirements.htmlFri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000Highlights affecting contractors from the Pre-Budget Report 2009http://www.orangeandgold.co.uk/blog/2009/12/Pre-Budget-Report-2009.htmlFri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000There are three important changes to the VAT system kicking in from 1st January 2010. http://www.orangeandgold.co.uk/blog/2009/12/VAT-Back-Up-To-17.5-percent.htmlWed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000Directors loans and how they are treated for tax.http://www.orangeandgold.co.uk/blog/2009/12/Personal-versus-Business-Funds.htmlTue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000Concerns become complaints so rarely that I, as managing director, handle these personally and resolve as an immediate priority. http://www.orangeandgold.co.uk/blog/2009/11/things-that-set-us-apart-no-1-our-escalation-process.htmlFri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000