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.

Expert guidance for contractors pursued by the taxman over loans from Employee Benefit Trusts.

20th February, 2013 | EBT

Less than 30 days for contractors to appeal and request a postponement - Cobham Murphy.

15th February, 2013 | EBT

IFA: Rumours of the demise of interest-only contractor mortgages have been greatly exaggerated.

13th February, 2013 | Money

The offshore horror story of three IT contractors with total losses of almost £80,000.

8th February, 2013 | Contracting Overseas

Legal aid for contractors stung by 2e2 going into administration.

1st February, 2013 | Guide to Contracts

Hays' five top tips on the value of person-to-person connections in the digital age.

29th January, 2013 | Jobs Guides

The least taxing way for a limited company, not its contractor, to own an app.

28th January, 2013 | Limited Companies

Step-by-step guide for contractors on managing business disputes effectively.

24th January, 2013 | Successful Contracting

First cases saw a score draw, but all parties are worse off if fathoming the AWR’s meaning is the goal.

23rd January, 2013 | Agency Workers Regulations

More than just form-filling required to remove a director from their post.

22nd January, 2013 | Limited Companies

'There's a plus to HMRC having your full employment history from April.'

21st January, 2013 | Umbrella Companies

IFA on rule changes and a possible pension plan - with the benefits of the CUK Money Club, and without.  

16th January, 2013 | Money

The relief 'Ltd' contractors can get if New Year means new home due to new workplace.

15th January, 2013 | Limited Companies

With HMRC, the longer you delay; the more you’ll pay – Nixon Williams.

14th January, 2013 | Limited Companies

How the IT landscape evolved last year and its shape in 2013.

Joining client staff for Turkey dinner won’t turn you into a disguised employee.

21st December, 2012 | IR35 Further Reading

The right to substitute can steer you away from IR35, regardless of whether you know it's in your contract.

18th December, 2012 | IR35 Case Analysis

'New test for UK residency for tax purposes is neither simple nor certain.'

17th December, 2012 | Contracting Overseas

Treasury attempts to clarify the targets of the new IR35 legislation.

13th December, 2012 | IR35 Further Reading

'IR35 being extended to office-holders means care needs to be taken in three scenarios.'

11th December, 2012 | IR35 Further Reading