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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

Template for contractors who want to head off potential injustices from HMRC.

18th February, 2014 | BN66

'Don’t just accept that the payment on account is correct, as it’s only an estimate.'

17th February, 2014 | Limited Companies

Expert helps an IT contractor fearing his £2,000 a month will be taxed twice.

10th February, 2014 | Contracting Overseas

How an IT contractor might cut the hassle, not just the cost, of VAT accounting.

6th February, 2014 | VAT

Legal aid for a contractor stuck on the draft proposals to tax false self-employment.

24th January, 2014 | Successful Contracting

Eight steps for limited company contractors to take ahead of Jan 31.

21st January, 2014 | Limited Companies

From April, certain partners will be taxed as employees, rather than self-employed.

17th January, 2014 | Successful Contracting

The heroes of the freelance IT marketplace, listed and voted for by you.

15th January, 2014 | About

Directors and the Company Secretary can each claim £150 for their Ltd's annual bash.    

18th December, 2013 | Limited Companies

Tech recruiter reveals the IT contractors who are most in demand.

16th December, 2013 | Jobs Guides

Legal aid for an anxious limited company contractor whose business hit hard times.

12th December, 2013 | Limited Companies

Tax tips for a husband and wife team eyeing an 18-month contract across the Channel.

28th November, 2013 | Contracting Overseas

Recruitment boss helps an IT contractor unsure who to ask for a testimonial.

15th November, 2013 | Jobs Guides

Expert helps a new IT equipment firm, hoping to avoid tax when restocking.

13th November, 2013 | VAT

Contractors will take the heat if their personal income tax relief isn’t allowed.

7th November, 2013 | Umbrella Companies

Expert assesses the IR35 risk of 11 scenarios that IT contractors encounter with end-users.  

6th November, 2013 | IR35

Expert helps an out-of-pocket IT contractor, pinning his hopes on a £10,000 software project.

30th October, 2013 | Limited Companies

Ex-taxman helps a new IT contractor hoping his food claim won't be in bad taste.

25th October, 2013 | Expenses

Six steps to ensure a salary-dividend mix keeps saving you more than it costs.

16th October, 2013 | Limited Companies

For better or worse, 95% mortgages using your gross annualised contract rate are now on offer.

16th October, 2013 | Money