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Gain a better understanding of your pay entitlements, employer benefits schemes and tax obligations. We’ll also help you broach the tricky subject of negotiating your package to make sure you're being paid exactly what you're worth.

IR35 explained

If you are an IT contractor, self-employed or looking to go into IT contracting, you will be subject to IR35 tax law. We've got the lowdown on this complex tax.

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Negotiating pay

Negotiating a decent package can be tricky without the right skills. Here's our guide to getting the best possible outcome.

Pay As You Earn

Pay As You Earn (PAYE) is the way that income tax contributions are deducted from your pay. It's not fun, but you'll want to know exactly what you'll be taking home.

Pensions advice

Financial planning for your future is always important and occupational pension schemes are among the most effective ways to save for your retirement.

Tax rebates

Do you work in a role where commissions or bonuses are paid? Then it's quite likely that you are still paying too much tax. What to do? Find out here.

Income calculators

Do you know what you're worth as a contractor? What about as a member of permanent staff? Find out with our range of income calculators.

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