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A glitch in HMRC’s online self-assessment tax calculator is preventing individuals operating through Personal Service Companies (PSCs) from submitting tax returns online for FY 2016-17.

So it seems like the public sector bodies will have to be extra vigilant while deciding the IR35 status of those contractors they will engage with from 6 April 2017:

While the onus of deciding the employment status of contractors falls on the end-clients, the HR professionals functioning in the public sector are concerned about losing out on talent once these reforms take effect:

The ESS tool doesn’t go into much detail to be able to be counted as an equivalent of a legal advice. It’s a simple Q/A tool that is certainly not adept at making decisions to suit varied circumstances. Read more:

So the Budget 2017 is finally out, but how does it really impact the contractors? Find out:

So with growing opportunities, there is still scope for contractors to not only add value to their resume but also earn a steady livelihood. Below are 5 simple career essentials that contractors – across industries – should invest their resources in: