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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

PSCs at HSBC and M&G get extended until March, as talent and cost alerts persist.

Like us, taxpayers should deal in the facts, not some speculative or wished-for outcome -- WTT.

The 'vital' contractor workforce speaks up about the off-payroll rules, and it’s hungry for more from agents and clients.

With just 20 weeks to go, two more financial firms consign PSCs to history. But three other clients are resisting.

‘No need to be concerned?’ Or the start of a ‘guilty until proven otherwise fishing expedition’?

The problem of a private sector too ‘unaware’ of ‘fundamental change’ is pinned on the taxman.

But the Zurich-led country won’t let you use your limited, not that it matters if money talks.

MPs say going to the polls on the 12th makes the disclosure requirement on the 31st ‘illegitimate.’

Taxman demands millions from the health service’s digital arm, for fumbling its use of his own ‘toolkit.’

The £60k stretch target is now in the urologist’s sights, as things ‘could get complicated.’

Ten contractor supporters join this website in calling the elected to stand against further IR35 reform.

Having only ‘some autonomy’ proves ineffective on the status battlefield for another BBC presenter.

A scrapping of Budget 2019 doesn’t dictate the same fate, or a deferral, for IR35 changes.

As HMRC refuses to fully accept all tax dispute recommendations, contractors are urged to act.

Top advisers condemn an IR35 briefing note for barely scratching the surface of what’s to come.

Despite its IR35 vow, RBS is to stop taking on contractors who aren’t PAYE-only.

Disappointing controversy was warned against, and now needs sorting with fair treatment – ICAEW.

Wanted: what HMRC is telling you will happen once Sir Amyas Morse reports.

Crudely forming collectives is something HMRC will be wise to, if not now by next April -- Qdos.

Nothing sinister about the timing of Javid’s unveilings, as time and space for change remains -- WTT.