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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.

FCSA says its seminar attendees were fed an unproven finding.

Lettings agency woes hinder a permie trying to move up, and out.   

25th April, 2016 | Money

Continued rule-flouting can land agencies a hefty penalty every day they don't submit.

The regular options are on offer to a Berlin-bound IT contractor vexed with HMRC

21st April, 2016 | Contracting Overseas

HMRC's overseer refuses to endorse digital accounts, citing 'significant concerns.'

All the 'non-SDC' evidence in the world is no good, if it only comes from one source.

Home Office to impose a higher salary threshold on intra-company transfers.

Recruiter helps a permie hoping Head of Development is a good stepping stone.

19th April, 2016 | CV Guides

Having a business to run - and mouths to feed - is going to be more palatable from next April.

18th April, 2016 | Money

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 Further Reading

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.