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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

Freelancer reassured that incorporating should make working from home less costly.

4th August, 2014 | Limited Companies

The inside track on curveball, competency and conversational questions.

23rd July, 2014 | Guide To Interviews

Expert helps a contractor whose 'Plan B' client wants more than just an idea on costs.

21st July, 2014 | Successful Contracting

'Get a separate contract with your substitute, who could even be a fellow IT contractor.'

19th June, 2014 | IR35

When travel costs as a self-employed consultant are and aren't deductible.

9th June, 2014 | Expenses

IT freelancers are among the search giant's users who now have a right to be forgotten.

4th June, 2014 | Successful Contracting

Contractors must be present in person or via live video to keep their brolly compliant.

3rd June, 2014 | Umbrella Companies

What the IT sector's tiniest consultancies should take from a battle between two of its giants.

28th May, 2014 | Guide to Contracts

An employment contract between director and 'Ltd' isn’t required, but it can have benefits.

21st May, 2014 | Limited Companies

How to use the virtual currency to buy, sell, invest or accept client payments.

14th May, 2014 | Successful Contracting

Legal tips for a contractor whose CV was used by an agency without permission.

14th May, 2014 | Guide To Agencies

IFA: Pensions tax relief is an unwieldy mess, but a 30% flat rate won’t add up to many.

7th May, 2014 | Money

The least-taxing way to draw a director's loan.

6th May, 2014 | Limited Companies

Not being controlled on location can help make your contract more IR35-friendly.

2nd May, 2014 | IR35

The facts about the tax rule, and the fiction – often put out by your friend at the pub.

1st May, 2014 | IR35

What new mortgage application rules, now in force, might mean for you.

30th April, 2014 | Money

Expert warns a would-be consultant that his kindness may cost him under IR35.

29th April, 2014 | Successful Contracting

Tax aid for a limited company techie dazed by reforms to VAT being almost never-ending.

24th April, 2014 | VAT

The employment allowance can't be used to reduce any deemed employment payment.

16th April, 2014 | Limited Companies

Legal expert disappoints an ex-agency engineer hoping he accrued pension rights.

15th April, 2014 | Guide To Agencies