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.

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

23rd May, 2012 | IR35 Further Reading

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

22nd May, 2012 | IR35 Further Reading

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 Further Reading

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

16th May, 2012 | IR35 Further Reading

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

16th May, 2012 | IR35 Further Reading

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

14th May, 2012 | IR35 Further Reading

Contractor tax captain warns of increased enforcement activity by HMRC.

11th May, 2012 | IR35 Further Reading

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

10th May, 2012 | IR35 Further Reading

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

Only a mere indicator of employment status awaits contractors who shoehorn themselves next week.

25th April, 2012 | IR35 Further Reading

'Not difficult to shorten or change accounting periods, but some restrictions apply.'

24th April, 2012 | Limited Companies

Tax tips for a contractor hoping to put Plan B in his limited company's name.

20th April, 2012 | Successful Contracting

'Switching to a service address won’t automatically keep creditors off your front lawn.'

19th April, 2012 | Limited Companies

Incurred or to be incurred? That is the question which robbed a bank of its losses.

13th April, 2012 | Guide to Contracts

Despite how it sounds, a 'one-size-fits-all' test doesn’t sit well with simplification - Accountax.

11th April, 2012 | IR35 Further Reading

Some contractor businesses may be sitting on a valuable break for R&D.

5th April, 2012 | Successful Contracting