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Simon Moore

Simon Moore is one of the UK’s most consistently published freelance journalists on freelancing,

self-employment and contractor issues, such as IR35, the Loan Charge and late payment.

Trained in News & Features writing by NCTJ-approved journalism tutors, Simon worked in the

newsrooms of local, consumer and national press titles, before setting up his own editorial services

company, Moore News Ltd.

The company’s clients include a FTSE-listed recruiter, a division of one of the ‘Big 4’ accountancy

firms and the UK’s largest small business forum. Simon’s articles have been linked to by The Daily

Telegraph and the biggest newspaper website in the world, MailOnline.

Crooks exploit HMRC's fault-finding reputation, to get you clicking on an illusion.

First public body to have banned PSCs is now the first to suggest its services to taxpayers will suffer.

Spot red flags, but don't rely on badges, to avoid a new evasion offence's sharp end.

18th October, 2017 | Guide To Agencies

BBC Hustle star says he's the victim of a cash grab -- over his employment status.

Chancellor tipped to go big on November 22nd, making IR35 reform a firmer prospect.

Taxman's tie-ups to get data automatically are making him probe more, not less.

There's a three-fold story unfolding, and part of it features a 30% rate increase.

Your last chance to discuss data protection guarantees, before you have to make them.

Top taxman goes on the offensive over the off-payroll rules, but he's on the backfoot -- again.

Former businessman with 20 years' experience hired as the UK’s late payment tsar.

The PM's Florence speech didn't do definitives, but the expectation on compliance is clear.

A new tax evasion offence may be behind a 'request' to close your brolly.

4th October, 2017 | Umbrella Companies

But a shortage of red meat is making company directors hungry for more, says the IoD.

Revenue challenged not just to make tax digital, but 'do-able' as well.

Contractor sector is pressing the taxman over his minute-taking at the IR35 Forum.

Top tips, examples and diagrams deployed to clear up confusion about brollies.

There's no gunpowder or plot, but HMRC could next week deem you a treasonous taxpayer.

Woman who works on behalf of the state put in custody for potentially spying against it.

'Define self-employment, set new legal tests and introduce dependent contractor status.'

Multiple concerns aren't getting in the way of the off-payroll rules being hailed as a success.