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Simon Moore

Simon writes impartial news and engaging features for the contractor industry, covering, IR35, the loan charge and general tax and legislation. He also edits and commissions viewpoint pieces and ‘how to’ guides from the industry’s leading experts.

He trained under NCTJ-approved journalism tutors before working in the newsrooms of leading consumer, local and national media titles.

He is the managing director of Moore News Ltd, whose clients include trade publications, digital start-ups and FTSE-listed recruiters.

Author Content

A small companies' champion gets rare access to the Revenue's nerve centre.

Taxman to hear in the 'strongest terms' how his IR35 plan would ruin the contractor market.

Lobbyist launches letter-writing campaign ahead of a major meeting next month. 

IT contractor demand still growing, albeit at its weakest rate for 25 months – REC.

Staffing giant succumbs, as its third attempt to quash a tax bill for 500,000 temps fails.

Web designer reassured that owning a domain isn’t the same as owning a trade mark.

6th August, 2015 | Successful Contracting

Final word before today's deadline on whether agencies' must report contractor pay details.

5th August, 2015 | Successful Contracting

Uptick in non-compliance suggests doubling the fine hasn't had the desired effect.

Taxman enters 'full collection mode' after a legal challenge to APNs fails.

The GMB union sues the ride-hailing app, believing its drivers to not be contractors.

The much-criticised small business conciliation service is launched; in all but name.

Legal aid for a techie feeling stung by a clause committing him to make good any loss.

30th July, 2015 | Guide to Contracts

Taxman is taking just three responses on 'SDC' to mean contractors aren't caught.

Unmentioned tax changes undermine the rhetoric about supporting single-person businesses.

Only time will tell if there's a conspiracy against PSCs -- but there probably isn't.

The weekly allowance for use of home as an office looks inadequate if research is right.

Solicitor senses room to negotiate but warns a web developer against being too demanding.

28th July, 2015 | Guide to Contracts

The picture for bullish contractors is not completely rosy, says IPSE.

No sympathy from HMRC if you fail to register or declare, contractors warned.

Lawyer advises an IT contractor that the real question is to opt in or out.

24th July, 2015 | Guide to Contracts