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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.

Before or after drawing up the accounts? That is the payment question of a retiring PSC.

25th September, 2017 | Limited Companies

Chancellor warned off private sector IR35 reform, as it'll leave HMRC short-changed.

Tax bodies say anti-limited company measures make DR more necessary, not less.

Nest eggs come with tax savings when PSCs pay monthly into employer contributions.

21st September, 2017 | Money

The likes of Crossrail connects with the growing mass of engineers who want flexibility.

'One legislative chapter or another,' is the closest to the formula which a PSC seeks.

20th September, 2017 | Public Sector Contracting

Nine areas of the temporary IT skills market are 'hot,' even as the colder months loom.

IR35 solution provider hit by the ASA, as its marketing claims are branded 'misleading.'

The founder of SJD Accountancy returns, offering an IR35-inspired model for contractors.

Chancellor called to let latecomers to contracting access pension pots to help their start-up.

Less than 70 days to go to see if private sector IR35 reform is real, proposed or incoming.

Only a few options, including the unspeakable, for an ex-PSC at a local authority that's not local.

14th September, 2017 | Expenses

'Moonlighters' and 'ghosts' appear to be behind a six-month spike in VAT enforcement.

That image you like of you is just so cool. But what does your target audience make of it?

The one-man band who stood up to HMRC is proof it's easier if your knowledge can't be picked on.

13th September, 2017 | Money

Legal aid for a Plan B contractor worried his rights are being retrospectively revoked.

12th September, 2017 | Guide to Contracts

'Second longest act of its kind, which reforms contracting, isn't the chancellor's fault.'

Rate premiums to be had, especially for six IT contractors willing to jump ship.

ICO agrees to no hauling over the coals (initially), and issues 12 steps to get GDPR-ready.

Fairness and honesty questions posed, but HMRC has a £474million answer.