11th September 2008, 09:51 AM
A landmark ruling in the high court about Freelancers who are deemed to be employees by Inland Revenue. So even if you pay your self-employed taxes you could still get stung if they disagree with your status - although I don't think as an archaeologist it'll be in the region of £99,000 like this IT contractor!
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/09/10/...ax_ruling/
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/09/10/...ax_ruling/