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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.

'An IR35-compliant contract doesn't guarantee that IR35 won't apply.' 

1st July, 2013 | Limited Companies

It's the client who's being rude by not paying, not you who's being rude by asking.

25th June, 2013 | Successful Contracting

Paperwork headache to hit a contractor who was caught in an emergency without cash. 

7th June, 2013 | Expenses

It's unwise to generalise with expenses, but in some circumstances 'Ltd' has the edge.

31st May, 2013 | Expenses

Some self-employed people should act now to avoid being re-categorised for PAYE.

30th May, 2013 | Successful Contracting

'The word consultation evidently means something different to the government.'

20th May, 2013 | Limited Companies

Tax tips for a non-executive director fearing the stronger Intermediaries legislation.

14th May, 2013 | IR35

A 'yes/no' response is the right answer for most limited company contractors.

10th May, 2013 | Limited Companies

IFA: Putting premiums through your limited company avoids enriching the taxman.

7th May, 2013 | Money

What's in an hour? 60 minutes can put your business on track for the next 12 months.

3rd May, 2013 | Successful Contracting

Dear Mr Tory chancellor, amend Labour’s tax rule so it only applies prospectively. 

1st May, 2013 | BN66

Spouse-friendly proposals to alter inheritance laws are sure to inspire some to make a will. 

1st May, 2013 | Money

The new hoops to jump through to be UK-resident, or non-resident, for tax purposes.

25th April, 2013 | Contracting Overseas

IFA reveals the Help to Buy lender who is being contractor-friendly to all.

24th April, 2013 | Money

IR35 advice from contractor accountants and insurers isn't safe from HMRC's prying eyes.

19th April, 2013 | IR35

Invoicing is the only change an expanding UK-based IT contractor needs to make.

18th April, 2013 | Contracting Overseas

The perfect workaround to the FCA's new rules is already here, before they bite from next April.

17th April, 2013 | Money

Legal aid for an IT contractor facing restrictions on his career and company.

15th April, 2013 | Guide to Contracts

'Moving from payroll to PSL is fraught with difficulty because of IR35.' 

12th April, 2013 | IR35

Expert helps a contractor lacking a professional 'look and feel' for his business.

11th April, 2013 | Successful Contracting