2023

HMRC’s resourcing problems are catching up with them. The tax authority has announced that the self-assessment helpline will be closed until September. What do you do if you have a serious question? Don't have a tax agent or accountant?…

The Government has published its response to the Call for Evidence consultation into the Umbrella Market that closed over a year ago. It's also opened a new consultation into tackling non-compliance The government's stance on the…

Freelancers are often the answer to talent gaps. Now they could be helping diversify the media industry and the stories we read "Bringing in more people underrepresented in the media is not easy," writes Priyanka Raval, a reporter for…

France takes the crown for best place for freelancers to live. Where else is proving popular? A study carried out by Tipalti revealed the top ten countries to live as a freelancer based on broadband price, mobile speed, the expense of…

Feel like you are working for some clients for free? New research shows the common causes of why freelancers could be getting paid late and how to avoid them When a freelancer lands more than one client that pays them on time, it's…

Writing your own obituary may seem weird at first. But it's one of the most effective career-boosting exercises to reveal to yourself what you really want out of life and your freelance work We delve into the art of writing one's own…

HMRC issues scam warning to tax credits customers and a reminder that scammers use deadlines HMRC has issued a warning to tax credits customers, who are renewing their tax credits claims, to be alert to scammers trying to steal their…

Experts warn of Off-payroll tax avoidance loophole that leaves people exposed Industry experts are sounding warning bells about a new “Gross Payment Model” emerging in the umbrella company sector, which they claim is a tax avoidance…

Intermittent fasting and other diets are all over social media these days. While many are proving successful for weight loss, could they be not as healthy as we believe or could be? The Freelance Informer looked into the latest 5-2…