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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

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

Accountant's top tips on how to ease the burden of your incoming tax obligations.

14th October, 2013 | Limited Companies

When IT contractors must put a figure on what they and their business are worth.

9th October, 2013 | Limited Companies

Expert reassures a new IT contractor not liking the sound of an employment contract.

4th October, 2013 | Umbrella Companies

How contractors can tackle sharing a business with the likes of Darren Upton.

11th September, 2013 | Limited Companies

Expert helps two IT contractors fearing a fall out over their back-up business.

10th September, 2013 | Successful Contracting