Qdos CEO Seb Maley reflects on the Post Office's recent IR35 tax bill and encourages contractors to share their views on the legislation in a joint survey with IP...

Practical tips for the self-employed to manage income volatility, grow savings, and strengthen long-term financial resilience.

Completing a Self Assessment tax return is a legal requirement for millions of sole traders, freelancers and higher earners — but the rules aren’t always straight...

This article debunks common myths about Making Tax Digital for Income Tax and explains what the April 2026 changes will actually mean for sole traders.

IPSE’s Josh Toovey argues that a changing risk–reward balance is making self-employment a harder choice for many people in the UK.

The festive season is a chance to celebrate another year of hard work, thank clients and colleagues, and relax after filing your tax returns for the last financia...

IPSE’s Josh Toovey outlines why tens of thousands of sole traders risk being unprepared for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax in April 2026, with new research rev...

IPSE, in partnership with Sage, conducted a study of 1,000 sole traders to understand their awareness and readiness for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.
A summary of everything sole traders, freelancers and contractors need to know following the Budget statement.

In this pre-Budget analysis, we explore the latest Budget rumours and assess how proposed changes could impact the self-employed.

IPSE’s Joshua Toovey argues that lowering the VAT registration threshold now would burden small businesses with extra tax and admin at the worst possible time.

This piece explores the reasons behind lower pension savings amongst the self-employed, alternative savings options and the ongoing policy reform efforts to impro...

IPSE's Fred Hicks explains how government could wriggle out of a manifesto commitment not to raise VAT on working people.

This webinar is designed to equip self-employed professionals with the knowledge and tools to secure a comfortable retirement.
IPSE's Fred Hicks calls on the government to clarify who counts as a ‘working person' – as growing ambiguity leaves the self-employed increasingly uneasy about th...

Whether you’re running your own business on a full or part-time basis, any changes to the UK tax system can have a major impact on your livelihood, so stay up-to-...
In this secret contractor blog, an anonymous IPSE member shares their verdict on how much more you should charge for working inside IR35.

This webinar is designed for anyone wishing to find out more about IPSE member benefits, whether you are new to IPSE, have recently joined or are a long-standing ...