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Simon Moore

Simon writes impartial news and engaging features for the contractor industry, covering, IR35, the loan charge and general tax and legislation. He also edits and commissions viewpoint pieces and ‘how to’ guides from the industry’s leading experts.

He trained under NCTJ-approved journalism tutors before working in the newsrooms of leading consumer, local and national media titles.

He is the managing director of Moore News Ltd, whose clients include trade publications, digital start-ups and FTSE-listed recruiters.

Author Content

Expenses tips for an umbrella company contractor seeking relief on the road.

24th February, 2012 | Expenses

'It's no good agreeing a fixed price only to forget to factor in VAT.'

23rd February, 2012 | VAT

Call off the witch-hunt that makes contractors the witch and limited companies the broom, says Derek Kelly.

22nd February, 2012 | IR35

Tips on how to avoid burning your fingers, this Shrove Tuesday and beyond.

17th February, 2012 | Successful Contracting

'Contractors aren’t obliged about tax on the earnings of self-employed people they take on online.'

16th February, 2012 | Successful Contracting

Expert tips to ensure your director’s loan account is free from National Insurance contributions.

14th February, 2012 | Limited Companies

Only the appearance of conflict in how judges are considering personal service.

13th February, 2012 | IR35

Dividend-paying contractors alerted to the big value in also drawing a small salary.

8th February, 2012 | Limited Companies

Leading tax body on why it opposes a £25,000 cap on wind-up profits.

7th February, 2012 | Limited Companies

One high-profile limited company user may colour the Treasury’s view of IR35.

6th February, 2012 | Limited Companies

Contractors’ IFA shares his top tips for financial security this year, and then some.

2nd February, 2012 | Money

An earner for insolvency firms, a boon to HMRC and a £5,000 tax on contractors.

1st February, 2012 | Limited Companies

A constitutionally correct tax change spells extra costs on the owners of micro businesses wishing to wind-up. 

1st February, 2012 | Limited Companies

Expert tips for self-employed people who sit on freelance income before registering with HMRC.

30th January, 2012 | Successful Contracting

Expert: It falls to contractors to ensure they don’t go unpaid and stranded in foreign courts.

27th January, 2012 | Contracting Overseas

Practical tips for IT contractors told to drop their pay or leave.

26th January, 2012 | Guide to Contracts

As a contractor, your light bulb moment is set to dimmer without a confidentially agreement in place.

24th January, 2012 | Successful Contracting

Court ruling + tax return deadline = fertile ground for HMRC discovery powers. 

16th January, 2012 | Limited Companies

Profit-shy contractors don't need an accountant, but it could help.

10th January, 2012 | Limited Companies

Reclaiming VAT on your purchases as an IT contractor.

10th January, 2011 | VAT

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