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.

Agencies telling a 'familiar story' -- IR35 issues dragging their public sector results.

Mindset more important than any one measure, says a tax blueprint for business soloists.

Government puts the loss of a £3,000 dividend tax shelter back on the books. 

'Genuine alarm' compels officials to dilute and delay quarterly tax reporting.

'Reputation-conscious recruiters can avoid AWR admin by equalising you on day one.'

14th July, 2017 | Agency Workers Regulations

Your four-way pass to freelancing across the channel (expires 2019).

13th July, 2017 | Contracting Overseas

Tips on compliance for a techie trying to strike a balance that doesn't exist.

13th July, 2017 | Contracting Overseas

What the Taylor Review proposes; why and how industry is responding.

12th July, 2017 | Successful Contracting

Nine-month probe into modern work criticised as 'timid', praised as 'positive'.

A rundown of how the way tax is computed on your profits is suggested to change.

11th July, 2017 | Limited Companies

Over 30 corporation tax ideas tabled to help single-director companies.

New guidelines go live, for those accused of re-running the ESS until it says 'outside.'

'One-man bands should get another go, not a fine, if their foray into digital accounts flops.'

Growth in temporary IT billings cools, albeit only from its May high.

Murray Group at the Supreme Court is a triumph for the taxman, but will he regret it?

Contractor hoping to take on the off-payroll rules raises over £11,000 in just three weeks.

'Outrageous' ploy, as agencies covertly force PSCs to indemnify them against IR35 losses.

Find out who carries the can when HMRC deems a non-caught public post to be caught.

5th July, 2017 | Public Sector Contracting

Temporary techies among those increasingly challenging decisions by HMRC.

Expert reassures a PSC suspecting his agent of lying.

3rd July, 2017 | Guide To Agencies