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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

'IR35 being extended to office-holders means care needs to be taken in three scenarios.'

11th December, 2012 | IR35

Some contractors drawing dividends should consider deferring income until next year.

7th December, 2012 | Limited Companies

£50k-plus contractors can dodge the worst of the claw back, but the clock is ticking.

21st November, 2012 | Money

Only in certain circumstances is a car on the company better value.

21st November, 2012 | Limited Companies

Parasol demystifies 'We’re all in' for contractors direct to an agency or umbrella.

16th November, 2012 | Umbrella Companies

Responsibility falls to contractors, but most advisors will tackle HMRC correspondence.

15th November, 2012 | Limited Companies

The least taxing way to buy a mobile for Plan B, when Plan A might fold.

6th November, 2012 | Limited Companies

'Eco-friendly or not, tax write-offs beyond your trade’s purpose won’t fly with HMRC.'

26th October, 2012 | Money

Forming his own company isn't worth it for one contractor facing the payroll of his client.

25th October, 2012 | Successful Contracting

IFA: 'We're all In' adverts are aimed at employees, but potentially contractors too.

24th October, 2012 | Money

Expert helps a new contractor needing to know how much he’ll pocket.

16th October, 2012 | First Timers

Expert aid for ‘off-payroll’ workers in the public sector facing the assurance process.

3rd October, 2012 | IR35

There's three avenues for contractors to exit early, with or without a legitimate reason.

1st October, 2012 | Guide to Contracts

Tax aid for a part-time techie, full-time mum who doesn’t need to register with the Revenue.

28th September, 2012 | Successful Contracting

All contractors stand to be affected by HMRC's push for Real-Time Information.

26th September, 2012 | Limited Companies

10 reasons you can’t afford to put off considering your demise.

26th September, 2012 | Money

Spot the mis-match, and other tips for taking on a new supplier or client.

25th September, 2012 | Successful Contracting

Count the pluses and minuses of flat rate VAT in advance, given the small scope for a backdated withdrawal.

19th September, 2012 | VAT

Contractors have a lifeline beyond IT-based mortgage boxes and unaware branch staff.

19th September, 2012 | Money

IT traders jumping to a PSC don’t have to take their chequered VAT history with them.

18th September, 2012 | VAT