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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.

Top tips for a contractor whose second 'Ltd' is meant for properties but is standing empty.

13th September, 2016 | Money

IR35, and other policies you can feedback on, set for Hammond's inaugural AS.

Forgetting to pay-in what's already been paid incurs firms a £740 weekly charge.

Shock of Brexit vote said to have subsided in August.

Law firm helps a loyalty-conscious contractor, eyeing a second income source.

8th September, 2016 | Guide to Contracts

Tax simplification unit attacks 'unnecessarily complex' IR35 reform plan.

Placements almost held up after 'Leave,' but new openings are down by double-digits.

Legal tips for a UK visa-holder whose client wants him to stay.

6th September, 2016 | Contracting Overseas

For the first time, the traditional way to pay is now the least used.

Workers face tax on the full amount of pay sacrificed, bar for a few BiKs, from April.

Exodus of contractors expected to hit PSCs, agents and public sector services.

Tax expert gently reminds a PSC contractor that he is an employee, albeit of his own company.

30th August, 2016 | Expenses

April rule changes let umbrellas swallow leftovers from your food expenses pot.

25th August, 2016 | Umbrella Companies

Non-EU nations have spent the first half of 2016 looking to get tech certified in

24th August, 2016 | Training

Expert tax tips on getting started, for an IT contractor feeling the lure of London.

24th August, 2016 | Contracting Overseas

And even those who know about it say HMRC isn't providing enough information.

An information shortage seems to make April 6th a tall order for LISA providers.

'Flipping' tax debts from a PSC to its persons is a growing business for HMRC.

'A very real issue' appears to be keeping small firms from going to court.

Legal aid for a contractor who rejected a rival's higher rate after spotting it in his renewed contract.

18th August, 2016 | Guide to Contracts