Simon Moore

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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.

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 Further Reading

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 Further Reading

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

11th April, 2013 | Successful Contracting

'Interim execs are the likely casualty of IR35 being extended to contractors holding an office.'

3rd April, 2013 | IR35 Further Reading

What Osborne did to mortgages, investments, pensions, parents and pints.  

21st March, 2013 | Money

Expert helps an EBT scheme user facing a big liability with only a small pension.

6th March, 2013 | EBT

IFA: Top earners can’t afford to delay, so make a personal contribution before April 5th.

6th March, 2013 | Money

Tax tips for a limited company whose first contract is overseas and above the VAT threshold.

5th March, 2013 | VAT

Where in the world is shaping up to offer the most fertile conditions for UK contractors.

27th February, 2013 | Contracting Overseas

IFA: Promptly putting a pension to use can legally deprive the taxman of your profits.

27th February, 2013 | Money