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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.

Friday's Finance Bill amendment seeks to put the chancellor on a six-month deadline.

Status aid for a 'Tilson in the making,' whose client is having their cake and eating it.

14th April, 2016 | IR35

Get to grips with the EU referendum; whether you’re in, out or undecided.

Special taskforces being deployed by the taxman to keep hitting 'soft targets.'

Lowest IT contractor index score for 34 months belies a revival for temps.

Summary of this month’s numerous changes that could affect your bottom line.

Another April tax change will dampen buy-to-letters' profits, but not if they use a 'Ltd.'

Going in with your spouse can exempt you from now in force surcharges. 

7th April, 2016 | Money

But PSC contractors can still take steps to maximise take-home pay.

Reassurance for a contractor who can duck four new ways 'SDC' is being tested for.

5th April, 2016 | Successful Contracting

Agency body warns of a legal showdown if recruiters are made to decide PSCs' status.

Outside IR35 contractors who are managed headed off from tax relief, where they are 'SDC.'

What comes out before and after is making one salaried IT contractor feel cheated.

29th March, 2016 | Umbrella Companies

HMRC to consult on shifting IR35 liability in the public sector as early as next month.

The legal breakdown for a contractor written-off by a client who curbs cars on-site.

24th March, 2016 | Guide to Contracts

Five anomalies exist, further to a long list of questions that HMRC needs to answer.

Act now while the government isn't, says PwC.

First potential deserters emerge, amid fears the private sector's next.

Budget reveals a taxman 'desperate' to cash-in on those who refuse to fold.

Budget tax hike on close companies favours dividends if you don't want to repay.