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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's the client who's being rude by not paying, not you who's being rude by asking.

25th June, 2013 | Successful Contracting

Paperwork headache to hit a contractor who was caught in an emergency without cash. 

7th June, 2013 | Expenses

It's unwise to generalise with expenses, but in some circumstances 'Ltd' has the edge.

31st May, 2013 | Expenses

Some self-employed people should act now to avoid being re-categorised for PAYE.

30th May, 2013 | Successful Contracting

'The word consultation evidently means something different to the government.'

20th May, 2013 | Limited Companies

Tax tips for a non-executive director fearing the stronger Intermediaries legislation.

14th May, 2013 | IR35

A 'yes/no' response is the right answer for most limited company contractors.

10th May, 2013 | Limited Companies

IFA: Putting premiums through your limited company avoids enriching the taxman.

7th May, 2013 | Money

What's in an hour? 60 minutes can put your business on track for the next 12 months.

3rd May, 2013 | Successful Contracting

Dear Mr Tory chancellor, amend Labour’s tax rule so it only applies prospectively. 

1st May, 2013 | BN66

Spouse-friendly proposals to alter inheritance laws are sure to inspire some to make a will. 

1st May, 2013 | Money

The new hoops to jump through to be UK-resident, or non-resident, for tax purposes.

25th April, 2013 | Contracting Overseas

IFA reveals the Help to Buy lender who is being contractor-friendly to all.

24th April, 2013 | Money

IR35 advice from contractor accountants and insurers isn't safe from HMRC's prying eyes.

19th April, 2013 | IR35

Invoicing is the only change an expanding UK-based IT contractor needs to make.

18th April, 2013 | Contracting Overseas

The perfect workaround to the FCA's new rules is already here, before they bite from next April.

17th April, 2013 | Money

Legal aid for an IT contractor facing restrictions on his career and company.

15th April, 2013 | Guide to Contracts

'Moving from payroll to PSL is fraught with difficulty because of IR35.' 

12th April, 2013 | IR35

Expert helps a contractor lacking a professional 'look and feel' for his business.

11th April, 2013 | Successful Contracting

'Interim execs are the likely casualty of IR35 being extended to contractors holding an office.'

3rd April, 2013 | IR35