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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.

IFA: Contractors struggling to sell-up may have an upside that's long-term and lucrative.

22nd August, 2012 | Money

No signed contract? No agreed price? Fear not, says business solicitor Nigel Musgrove.

20th August, 2012 | Money

Point-by-point rebuttal of David Gauke’s remarks on retrospective tax rule S58.

8th August, 2012 | BN66

Ex-head of investigations on why HMRC’s IR35 campaign really is ‘taxing.’

31st July, 2012 | IR35 Further Reading

Tax tips for a PSC contractor whose UK contract includes a spell overseas.

31st July, 2012 | Contracting Overseas

Even with an office, your score counts for little unless you’re low-risk – IR35 expert.

25th July, 2012 | IR35 Further Reading

Sharing your workload doesn’t equate to having to share your profits, unequally.

10th July, 2012 | Successful Contracting

The least-taxing way to ‘go permie’ and then return to PSC contracting.

4th July, 2012 | Limited Companies

Expert help for a would-be partnership, stumped by HMRC's registration rule changes.

29th June, 2012 | Limited Companies

Limited company contractor eyeing the schedule to reflect his new working reality.

28th June, 2012 | Guide to Contracts

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 Further Reading

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 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