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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.

Reassurance, of sorts, for a 'Ltd' director stuck on the 'false self-employment' proposals.

19th February, 2014 | Limited Companies

Template for contractors who want to head off potential injustices from HMRC.

18th February, 2014 | BN66

'Don’t just accept that the payment on account is correct, as it’s only an estimate.'

17th February, 2014 | Limited Companies

Expert helps an IT contractor fearing his £2,000 a month will be taxed twice.

10th February, 2014 | Contracting Overseas

How an IT contractor might cut the hassle, not just the cost, of VAT accounting.

6th February, 2014 | VAT

Legal aid for a contractor stuck on the draft proposals to tax false self-employment.

24th January, 2014 | Successful Contracting

Eight steps for limited company contractors to take ahead of Jan 31.

21st January, 2014 | Limited Companies

From April, certain partners will be taxed as employees, rather than self-employed.

17th January, 2014 | Successful Contracting

The heroes of the freelance IT marketplace, listed and voted for by you.

15th January, 2014 | About

Directors and the Company Secretary can each claim £150 for their Ltd's annual bash.    

18th December, 2013 | Limited Companies

Tech recruiter reveals the IT contractors who are most in demand.

16th December, 2013 | Jobs Guides

Legal aid for an anxious limited company contractor whose business hit hard times.

12th December, 2013 | Limited Companies

Tax tips for a husband and wife team eyeing an 18-month contract across the Channel.

28th November, 2013 | Contracting Overseas

Recruitment boss helps an IT contractor unsure who to ask for a testimonial.

15th November, 2013 | Jobs Guides

Expert helps a new IT equipment firm, hoping to avoid tax when restocking.

13th November, 2013 | VAT

Contractors will take the heat if their personal income tax relief isn’t allowed.

7th November, 2013 | Umbrella Companies

Expert assesses the IR35 risk of 11 scenarios that IT contractors encounter with end-users.  

6th November, 2013 | IR35

Expert helps an out-of-pocket IT contractor, pinning his hopes on a £10,000 software project.

30th October, 2013 | Limited Companies

Ex-taxman helps a new IT contractor hoping his food claim won't be in bad taste.

25th October, 2013 | Expenses

Six steps to ensure a salary-dividend mix keeps saving you more than it costs.

16th October, 2013 | Limited Companies