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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

IT contracting in Switzerland is less costly than one agency would have you believe.

19th November, 2014 | Contracting Overseas

An IT contractor's guide to the tech certifications that clients want now and in 2015.

12th November, 2014 | Training

Status expert disappoints an IT contractor seeking a Plan B that's IR35-free.

7th November, 2014 | IR35

Being in the UK, and being in IT, doesn’t permit STS migrants to 'go contracting'.

6th November, 2014 | Successful Contracting

Expert warns an IT contractor that the tax break when winding-up could be in jeopardy.

4th November, 2014 | Limited Companies

An employee-style system for reimbursing is far from ideal for an outside IR35 position.

30th October, 2014 | IR35

IFA: A raft of radical pension rule changes is ready for contractors to jump upon.

29th October, 2014 | Money

Accounting tips for a tech company hoping to save by upgrading to SaaS.

21st October, 2014 | Limited Companies

Expert solves an EBT contractor's query, but says there's a bigger question to pose.  

17th October, 2014 | EBT

Costs you incur to help your umbrella run RTW checks are claimable.

9th October, 2014 | Umbrella Companies

Accounting aid for an IT contractor who needed to be bailed out by his business.

7th October, 2014 | Limited Companies

Legal defence tips for an IT worker under attack from an agency.

6th October, 2014 | Guide to Contracts

Adding a single line to your invoice could incentivise -- or erode your profitability.

2nd October, 2014 | VAT

Everything you need to know about APNs, which are now in force and not to be ignored.

1st October, 2014 | Money

Currency exchange tips for an IT consultancy set to do business across the pond.

26th September, 2014 | Contracting Overseas

All you need to know about PII, plus the four big disputes where it would protect your business.

23rd September, 2014 | Insurance

Paying less corporation tax is the upside of a range of reliefs, which aren't to be sniffed at.

15th September, 2014 | Limited Companies

Three big financial events for contractors have, in as many months, become easier to plan for.

10th September, 2014 | Money

Walking away is sad but sound advice when your offered contract is put to permies.

8th September, 2014 | Guide to Contracts

Legal aid for an IT contractor feeling stung by the agency on his daily rate.

4th September, 2014 | Guide to Contracts