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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

IFA analyses which political party might impact your personal finances the most.

22nd April, 2015 | Money

Services that conciliate and mediate are best with the courts, not as alternatives.

Expert confirms a contractor's hunch that he needn't deal with the IRS.

21st April, 2015 | Contracting Overseas

Tech executives help the leafy Surrey suburb excel at paying income tax.

Labour leader lets his party's slight on the self-employed continue.

The 'freelance-friendly' pledges of Cameron, Clegg, Farage, Bennett and Sturgeon.

The very workers targeted by HMRC are the ones who need a say, appeals AUCAE.

What Nick Clegg and his party are pledging to win your vote.

What David Cameron and his party are promising to win your vote.

Where in the world is shaping up to be 'hot' for the UK's IT contractors.

15th April, 2015 | Contracting Overseas

Techie gets top tips on going into and out of business with a fellow contractor.

15th April, 2015 | Successful Contracting

An exemption is tailor-made for a 'Ltd' asked to fit in the American version of his project.

14th April, 2015 | Contracting Overseas

What Ed Miliband and his party are promising in return for your vote.

Targets include dormant companies and 'disguised self-employment.'

FTSE firms reportedly at risk of being bitten for flouting cookie law.

Demand's upward spiral will likely make six IT contractor-types fidgety if their rates aren't right.

A stint across the channel for his client shouldn't change one 'Ltd' contractor's liability.

10th April, 2015 | Contracting Overseas

Holiday pay ruling may have 'major impact' on contract staffing sector.

Wrongly telling HMRC that you're F, when you're likely D, could have consequences.

Jumping brolly gives the jitters to an IT contractor concerned about the taxman.

7th April, 2015 | Guide To Agencies