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The Government announced drastic reforms to dividend tax in the summer budget; the changes will take effect from 6th April 2016. For most contractors, this means a significant dividend tax rise is coming. Our blog explains the changes that might affect you, and how you can stay one step ahead of the changes. Read on so you aren't caught out.

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Yesterday’s Emergency Budget delivered several important announcements that will affect self-employed workers in the UK. The Government states that it stands up for the flexible workforce and supports hardworking British people. However, it is disappointing to see that these steps are increasing the tax burden for contractors.

Today, George Osborne has delivered his post-election Budget; it is the first by a totally Conservative party since 1996. The Chancellor has outlined the Government’s long term fiscal plans, ambition for a budget surplus and additional important factors that could affect you as a contractor and your take home pay.

John Payne, Partner at Churchill Knight & Associates Ltd, has viewed the recent General Election results as great news for both contractors and recruiters.

Whichever party enters Downing Street on the morning of May 8th, changes will be made by the new government that will affect contract workers. For some, a Conservative government will mark a welcome continuation of the status quo. For others, the next five years need a fresh approach, with Labour hoping to step in and assume that role. And the Liberal Democrat’s will bring in new policies if they can overcome their dip in form.

With less than a month to go, many within the recruitment industry are eagerly awaiting the outcome of what promises to be one of the most hotly contested general elections in recent memory. At the time of writing, the latest polls put Labour slightly ahead of the Tories in the race for Number 10, but neither party looks likely to gain an overall majority.

With the onset of the new 2015/16 tax year, the government is offering qualifying couples the opportunity to share part of their annual Income Tax Personal Allowance. This move follows Prime Minister, David Cameron, describing married couples as “the bedrock of our society”.