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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.

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

Digital imaging boosts the prospects (and clearing times) of paper payments.

Off-payroll angst hits fever pitch on the health service, as compulsion replaces choice.

Compliance expert replies to a contractor hit by the health service’s 'inside IR35' ruling.

29th March, 2017 | Public Sector Contracting

Recruiters ask MPs if next week's IR35 reform is a baby too big for its pram.

Eight areas where the ESS falls down and needs fixing.

Chancellor's concession is welcomed, but reservations remain over MTD's cost, timing and use.

Why UK employment intermediary regs may be keeping a non-UK PSC at bay.

24th March, 2017 | Contracting Overseas

A real disruptor for their organisation is just a fortnight away, say nine in 10 officers.

April showers on PSCs make payroll firms' pensions a tax shelter worth exploring.

Final set of April 6th rules outlaws clients from making blanket IR35 assessments.

Status help for a PSC stuck on whether his client’s client makes the off-payroll rules apply.

21st March, 2017 | Public Sector Contracting

What to do when you haven't rejected or accepted HMRC's 'inside' assessment.

20th March, 2017 | Public Sector Contracting

Will April's IR35 legislation leave more PSCs in its wake than last April's T&S rules?