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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.

Regardless of why leaving a ‘Ltd’ looms, dealing with shares can be a tricky business.

21st September, 2018 | Limited Companies

One rule for the BBC and another for us is a dangerous premise to extend IR35 reform on.

A ‘both good and bad’ immigration package is tabled for post-Brexit Britain.

‘Help is available,’ reassures a group serving HMRC’s ‘unrepresented’ customers.

Four steps to help beat the blues if you’re in a team of one.

Corporation 'hopeful' of an HMRC settlement over its presenters’ IR35 liabilities.

Contractors called to act on a trio of different issues threatening their livelihoods.

Kinky costumes join the list of expenseable items, at least for one self-employed taxpayer.

What to do now before off-payroll rules are possibly applied to every PSC.

13th September, 2018 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Run a company singlehandedly? Work on your own? ‘You’re not alone.’

Part 1 of 2 on how PSCs can prepare for potential IR35 changes in the private sector.

12th September, 2018 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

Comfortable growth for tech contractors is outshone by permie demand and scarcity.

Despite 'many' and 'strong' pointers to the BBC employing her, one PSC isn't giving up.

Calling time on the taxman’s 30-day clock is denounced as likely to hurt companies’ cashflow.

A passive-aggressive query tops the table of irritating things people say on email.

Brolly avoidance guide is launched to approval, but bosses say it's not rocket science.

HMRC's five-minute response target almost missed, and its 10-minute wait volume almost exceeded.

VAT-registered companies handed fresh guidance on what to do from April 2019.

The rise of AI and the self-employed is why one proposal has become eight.

Chancellor tipped to use Budget 2018 to make pensions more taxing for top earners.