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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.

Despite the outcry, contracting via a PSC is justified - it's up to Osborne to realise it.

29th February, 2012 | IR35

'Even just dipping your toe into IT contracting has tax consequences.'

28th February, 2012 | Money

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