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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.

Legal expert drills down into what a contract developer's SDA should cover and why.

19th June, 2012 | Successful Contracting

Contractors and app developers can reduce risk with the right paperwork in place.

15th June, 2012 | Successful Contracting

A clearly written roadmap is not just a defence against IR35.

14th June, 2012 | Limited Companies

Insurance expert on why PSC contractors might pass, or fail, HMRC's PII test.

6th June, 2012 | IR35

Tax aid for an IT contractor whose accountant and client can’t agree.

31st May, 2012 | Contracting Overseas

Mandarins should hang their heads in shame at a tax farce of their own making, says PCG.

25th May, 2012 | Limited Companies

Start-up expenses for contractors can be recouped, but not unconditionally.

24th May, 2012 | Expenses

Too much fuss over nothing new, but do be prepared for ‘business test says no.’

23rd May, 2012 | IR35

What the taxman’s updated guidance on IR35 isn’t; where it falls short and why.

22nd May, 2012 | IR35

Compulsory or Voluntary? With VAT, contractors fall into two categories.

18th May, 2012 | VAT

'Improved' IR35 guidance is at best unclear, at worst plain misleading - Lawspeed.

17th May, 2012 | IR35

Point-scoring contractors reminded that low risk doesn’t equal 'no difference' when facing HMRC.

16th May, 2012 | IR35

Contractors told to be wary of the Revenue’s claim 'we can help you with IR35.'

16th May, 2012 | IR35

Qdos Consulting helps an IT contractor fearing ‘active avoidance’ of IR35.

14th May, 2012 | IR35

Contractor tax captain warns of increased enforcement activity by HMRC.

11th May, 2012 | IR35

Leading advisor’s personal take on what the taxman’s IR35 reforms mean for contractors.

10th May, 2012 | IR35

A contract ruled as illegal is no basis to bring claims on the rights it may afford.

8th May, 2012 | Guide to Contracts

Money-chasing expert on the old client trick of 'we need your invoice to be amended.'

4th May, 2012 | Successful Contracting

Agency law firm on the kicking of a limited company owner that contractors will cheer.

3rd May, 2012 | Guide To Agencies

Top 10 considerations for one-person companies who take on the self-employed.

30th April, 2012 | Successful Contracting