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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

Revenue praised for replacing instant penalties with a new 'risk-based' approach.

Taxman accused of breaking his own rules on how far he can go back to assess VAT.

Top accounting tips for an IT contractor due to earn brownie points for honesty.

18th June, 2015 | Successful Contracting

The traditional route to redress for unpaid firms is making a comeback.

Service agreement, articles, contract or colleagues will decide one director's fate.

17th June, 2015 | Limited Companies

ISPs agree to let customers leave (penalty-free) if 'speeds fall below acceptable levels.'

New high in HMRC payouts to tax whistleblowers, who are increasingly in professional services.

What you do, not the way you operate, determines if you need business cover.

15th June, 2015 | Limited Companies

IT micro-businesses beating tax and legal firms in the per person revenue stakes.

'Pro-active' IT contractors likely to top the must-hire list of a sector struggling on privacy.

What IT teams should be doing to head off network downtime and data loss.

Speaking to his umbrella is best for a contractor wondering if he's covered.

11th June, 2015 | Umbrella Companies

Only 20 days left to avoid penalties of up to 200%.

The deadline to declare new officers or their details is missed by more than half of firms.

A permie turned contractor could be taken to court by agency or client, or both.

9th June, 2015 | Successful Contracting

The REC's temporary IT worker index is showing its lowest score in 22 months.

Help is apparently at hand for companies' beneficial owners who want privacy.

UK intellectual property regime criticised for not serving small businesses well enough.

Expert spells out the reality of being taxed like an employee minus their rights.

4th June, 2015 | Successful Contracting

Anti-evasion officers pressing to put 'moderately successful professionals' in prison.