When is a question not a question? Now there’s a question. And the answer is, apparently, if it’s a notice under TMA 1970 Section 8 which, as ony fule kno, is not a notice under FA2008 Schedule 35 paragraph 1. Until the situation is changed at which point we will be informed of the change. So that’s perfectly clear then.

IT contractor accountants may want to tell their clients about a new report from Deloitte, which suggests that the public sector should make use of online channels of service in order to cut costs and improve levels of quality and support.

Ed Davey, the employment relations minister, recently reinforced the government’s commitment to removing the barriers to job creation.

Employee expenses are a major cause of concern for nearly 80% of SMEs and accountants for contractors, according to a new survey.

It is unlikely that city hiring this year will reach the heights of 2010, according to recruiter Robert Walters.

I started a new contract this week, having had rather too long a break from real work. And not a moment too soon, to be honest. Apart from having an income stream again, it’s a lot more fun talking to intelligent people about real problems instead of chatting to the dog about where we should go walkies today

It might come as no surprise to contractor accountants to hear that the latest Begbies Traynor Red Flag report shows a 61% increase the number of financially distressed firms in the professional services sector over the past 12 months.

A large number of us still rely on cheques are you aware that the cheque guarantee card scheme is about to be phased out?

Accountants for contractors might be pleased to hear that tax professionals working for HMRC are going to be able to study for Tax Professional Qualifications in a new scheme accredited by Manchester Metropolitan University.

Contractor accountants and small business owners should be aware that paper VAT returns due at the end of April, need to be filed early.

I see St Vince of Cable is back in the news, challenging Mr Cameron’s views on immigration. What a shame that he is continuing to confuse two entirely different issues, which is most unlike a Liberal Democrat.

Small businesses and accountants for contractors denied funding from one of the big 5 banks now have the opportunity to get their application reviewed by another person within the bank under the new loan appeal system launched by the Business Finance Taskforce last week.