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.

Not having the nuts and bolts of his gig on paper won't protect an engineer.

18th April, 2017 | IR35 Further Reading

'Take a position of strength but beware the bench, a brick wall and Catch 22.'

13th April, 2017 | Public Sector Contracting

Agencies worrying; clients double-checking, PSCs refusing and the ESS changing.

Uncertainty and unskilled, nervy permies are playing into the hands of IT contractors.

New savings account a 'step in the right direction', but beware the pitfall, says IPSE.

And other tales...so hirers will do more for you than just read your beginning, middle and end.

Expenses aid for a PSC hoping to ease the pain of mouth and eyecare.

10th April, 2017 | Expenses

'More non-permies on premiums, and fewer having rates cut than pre-EU vote.'

'Be ready for HMRC’s challenge if your outside IR35 result hinges on ESS question five.'

Separating fact from fiction about what's now here -- IR35 reform in the public sector.

What today's new IR35 legislation means for you; at-a-glance and illustrated.

6th April, 2017 | Public Sector Contracting

Revenue recommits to the results of the ESS, following claims they are in doubt.

Long and short of it is that 'Ltd' looks best, as gains via a brolly are pretty marginal.

6th April, 2017 | Public Sector Contracting

PSCs behind the ESS quit over IR35 fears, sign-posting a 'bumpy road' for the Revenue.

IFA's rundown of new financial rules, and how to prosper in spite of them.

5th April, 2017 | Money

Legal aid for a Plan B contractor stuck on what's in a promise of quality.

4th April, 2017 | Legal Advice

Taxman tackles a 'contractor' arrangement that disguises income as loyalty points.

Double taxation worries a doubting PSC, keen to add what IR35 could subtract.

3rd April, 2017 | Public Sector Contracting

Two steps to take before Thursday if you've already been deemed inside IR35.

'However you dip your toe into contracting will see the taxman’s hands on your money.'

30th March, 2017 | Limited Companies