IR35 and other matters that affect contractor pay

Keynes said "The avoidance of taxes is the only intellectual pursuit that still carries any reward." But what taxes can you avoid? Are the amounts involved significant? How do you know your accountants are up to the job?
February 2008 Houston Rooney has changed its business name to GRANTS. This has been done since the original founders of the business (Messrs Houston & Rooney) no longer have anything to do with the business and as such the name no longer seems appropriate. Alistair Grant (Managing Director) has been a Partner/Director in the business for 19 years and feels that the time is right to have “his name on the door” as he looks forward to another chapter in the business. The only other change is that the business is moving to new premises at Centrum Offices, 38 Queen Street, Glasgow, G1 3BX All other aspects will remain the same and the existing Directors and Staff who currently deal with clients affairs will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Please click on www.GRANTSCA.co.uk to access our website.