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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.

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

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

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

11th December, 2012 | IR35

Some contractors drawing dividends should consider deferring income until next year.

7th December, 2012 | Limited Companies

£50k-plus contractors can dodge the worst of the claw back, but the clock is ticking.

21st November, 2012 | Money

Only in certain circumstances is a car on the company better value.

21st November, 2012 | Limited Companies

Parasol demystifies 'We’re all in' for contractors direct to an agency or umbrella.

16th November, 2012 | Umbrella Companies

Responsibility falls to contractors, but most advisors will tackle HMRC correspondence.

15th November, 2012 | Limited Companies

The least taxing way to buy a mobile for Plan B, when Plan A might fold.

6th November, 2012 | Limited Companies

'Eco-friendly or not, tax write-offs beyond your trade’s purpose won’t fly with HMRC.'

26th October, 2012 | Money

Forming his own company isn't worth it for one contractor facing the payroll of his client.

25th October, 2012 | Successful Contracting

IFA: 'We're all In' adverts are aimed at employees, but potentially contractors too.

24th October, 2012 | Money

Expert helps a new contractor needing to know how much he’ll pocket.

16th October, 2012 | First Timers

Expert aid for ‘off-payroll’ workers in the public sector facing the assurance process.

3rd October, 2012 | IR35

There's three avenues for contractors to exit early, with or without a legitimate reason.

1st October, 2012 | Guide to Contracts

Tax aid for a part-time techie, full-time mum who doesn’t need to register with the Revenue.

28th September, 2012 | Successful Contracting