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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.

What to do when you leave £12,000 in VAT off your invoice.

5th October, 2016 | VAT

The compliance lowdown for a contractor keeping his customer while in Barcelona.

4th October, 2016 | Contracting Overseas

Chancellor hints at help for high-tech, including on hiring IT workers from abroad.

Now's the time for the Small Business Commissioner, says IPSE, not next year.

PM gets a CEO to review the blurring between bosses, workers and contractors.

Axe antiquated 'SDC' test and forget about shifting IR35's liability, says ARC.

Scheme selling your PSC to Cyprus, so income can turn into relievable gains, is targeted.

Contractors, here's why HMRC's new warning to you isn't acceptable.

Makers of a free film on mobile development hope to be a hit with the jobless.

Fixed-term roles to also be refused by PSCs, who will ‘starve’ public sector of skills.

Contractual tips for when you want to cut out the middle man – or men.

22nd September, 2016 | Guide to Contracts

Contractors, write to your MP about the damage IR35 reform will inflict from April.

Legal expert unpicks the complicated history of a brolly contractor turned PSC.

21st September, 2016 | Guide To Agencies

Tax advice for an efficiency-conscious PSC, who's eyeing her boyfriend's employer-provided medical cover.

20th September, 2016 | Expenses

IPSE, REC and the IoD all want a fiscal stimulus on November 23rd.

Chancellor told by Treasury committee chair that being right is more important than being rigid.

Government's 25% top-up can go towards a house deposit, Treasury confirms.

'Know before you go' tips for a contract techie going to San Francisco.

15th September, 2016 | Contracting Overseas

How your other half can share your PSC's dividends while cutting your tax bill.

Being out of contract doesn't put salary, dividends and expenses out of bounds.

14th September, 2016 | Limited Companies