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Simon Moore

Simon Moore is one of the UK’s most consistently published freelance journalists on freelancing,

self-employment and contractor issues, such as IR35, the Loan Charge and late payment.

Trained in News & Features writing by NCTJ-approved journalism tutors, Simon worked in the newsrooms of local, consumer and national press titles, before setting up his own editorial services company, Moore News Ltd.

The company’s clients include a FTSE-listed recruiter, a division of one of the ‘Big 4’ accountancy firms and the UK’s largest small business forum. Simon’s articles have been linked to by The Daily Telegraph and the biggest newspaper website in the world, MailOnline.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-moore-freelancewriterandjournalistforcontract…

Contractors' Questions: How to give clients a gift without it taxing me?

Pens or plaques are perfect presents for customers of Plan B.

22nd September, 2015 | Successful Contracting

Contractors' Questions: What’s my IR35 status as a limited company director?

The Intermediaries legislation in a nutshell for a newcomer to contracting.

21st September, 2015 | IR35 Further Reading

Osborne sets date for Autumn Statement 2015

Chancellor picks Nov 25 for his first Tory Spending Review and Autumn Statement.

21st September, 2015
Contractors’ Questions: Which IT skills are still ‘hot’ as summer ends?

Most of what's being demanded now will remain sought-after into 2016.

18th September, 2015 | Jobs Guides

London tipped to lead the fintech world

UK's mix of government, finance and IT said to be too strong for Silicon Valley.

18th September, 2015
New dividend tax: how contractors can prepare

Potentially numerous ways for 'Ltd' contractors to soften the blow from April.

9th September, 2015 | Limited Companies

Growth in IT contractor demand sinks to 26-month low

Candidates 'taking the summer off' blamed for the biggest cooling in over two years.

7th September, 2015
Thousands sign petition against new dividend tax

Names needed to get the government to reconsider the dividend tax hike.

7th September, 2015
Contractors, don't be outlaws like the Robin Hood directors

A few not so Merry Men are compensating the Creditors of Nottingham for wrongful trading.

4th September, 2015
Dividend rates refreshed in wake of HMRC factsheet

Contractors' advisers agree the new £5k allowance will operate in a way that wasn't implied.

3rd September, 2015
Contractors' Questions: Must my friend and I bother with a contract?

Lawyer cautions about a paperless partnership, but says it may be a reasonable approach.

3rd September, 2015 | Guide to Contracts

Contractors' Questions: Can I claim tax relief on expenses and how?

Expert helps a duped agency contractor work out what he may (or may not) be owed.

1st September, 2015 | Expenses

Contractors' Questions: How to draw up a late start date clause?

Legal aid for a project contractor feeling stung by shoddy time-keeping.

28th August, 2015 | Guide to Contracts

Gambling-addicted tax advisers jailed for fraud

Two accountants who bet they could secretly fiddle clients' tax returns lose to HMRC.

27th August, 2015
Owners spending less cash on their company

Not investing as long, or as much, is the modus operandi of many a tiny trader. 

27th August, 2015
IPSE revives Freelancer Limited Company plan

EY backs bringing the FLC back to life amid 'uncertain times' for contracting.

26th August, 2015
Contractor Mortgages Made Easy buys IFA firm

More than 6,000 mortgages promised to contract workers under a new tie-up.

26th August, 2015
How to win contract work through LinkedIn

Five quick-wins to make on the networking giant, even if you think social media sucks.

25th August, 2015 | Successful Contracting

Tax receipts hit record high

Latest count of cash flowing into the exchequer shows the highest numbers ever.

25th August, 2015
Dividend allowance to sit inside contractors' tax bands

'Huge surprise' in store for company directors on a salary-dividend mix.

24th August, 2015