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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.

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Contractors' Questions: Will HMRC try to tax my pre-UK contract income?

Expert helps a Manx IT contractor assess if a stint in the UK will be too taxing.

28th May, 2015 | Contracting Overseas

Contractors, don't make these P11D mistakes

Twenty traps on the benefits and expenses form that may lead to a compliance review.

27th May, 2015
Industry bodies await 'unfair' payment power

Government to consult on how representative bodies can challenge payment terms.

26th May, 2015
Ex-HMRC officer caught in £12,000 tax fraud

Online trader who was let go by the Revenue, only to lie on his tax return, is sentenced.

26th May, 2015
Contractors' Questions: What to consider with an IR35 confirmatory letter?

Lawyer's top tips on using CoA to help thwart the Intermediaries legislation.

21st May, 2015 | IR35 Further Reading

Tax experts optimistic about penalty review

Wide-ranging look at penalties considers what to do if 'life just gets in the way.'

21st May, 2015
Doubts raised over IR35 confirmatory letters

Taxman denies accusations that he's shifted the goalposts on confirmation letters and IR35.

20th May, 2015
Contractors' Questions: Is confirming arrangements worth it for IR35?

IR35 expert suggests a CoA letter is still worth much more than the paper it's printed on.

20th May, 2015 | IR35 Further Reading

Redefine 'couple' for tax purposes, HMRC told

S660 named among the uncertainties that couples face in an outdated tax system.

19th May, 2015
Rail strike action 'underlines need for better broadband'

IPSE says one-man bands would be less adrift on Monday if the digital networks worked.

19th May, 2015
Osborne to unveil second Budget 2015 on July 8th

'Working people' to be at the heart of chancellor's first Conservative Budget.

18th May, 2015
Contractors' Questions: Will being a contractor affect my mortgage?

Becoming your own boss isn't necessarily your lender's business, reassures an IFA.

18th May, 2015 | Money

Small business-friendly measures become law

Wide-ranging act put in place to help UK become 'best place in the world' to start-up.

15th May, 2015
Contractors' Questions: Who claims expenses if the brolly delayed my start?

Not being under the umbrella when he worked means one IT contractor's costs aren't covered.

14th May, 2015 | Umbrella Companies

IT suppliers plan to give clients what they don't want

'Concerning level of discord' is clearly intact, on invoicing, security and services to come.

14th May, 2015
Contractors' Questions: Can I offset overseas expenses against tax?

How to minimise your costs when flying in to work, and flying out to go home.

13th May, 2015 | Contracting Overseas

Two ex-bankers hired to sign off contractor policies

Sajid Javid becomes Business Secretary, and Greg Hands becomes Osborne's deputy.

12th May, 2015
Software developers get cash for healthcare fixes

Government pours in funds to helps techies with a social conscience find solutions.

12th May, 2015
Contractor sector makes early demands of Cameron

Not even 24hrs in office, the new Tory government was awash with wishes for contractors.

11th May, 2015
Agents say half as many IT contractor skills are scarce

Number of permie IT skills on the REC's scarce list hits double figures.

11th May, 2015