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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

Three new online sessions by the taxman aim to demystify Value Added Tax.

The traditionally challenging 'holiday month' was buoyant for IT contractors.

EU privacy rule incoming to protect Britain in the digital age.

Temporary techies say Brexit deal must keep Britain in the single market.

Status expert gives direction to a client sounding reluctant about responsibility.

7th August, 2017 | IR35

They think it’s all over! It will be by the 11th, when the season starts. Join now!

Twenty things PSCs can do at work to stop IR35 from getting a look-in.

3rd August, 2017 | Public Sector Contracting

Contracting group firms up its concerns about replacing the category of 'worker.'

What to consider before 'joining the dark side,' by an IT contractor who’s been tempted.

And even half of those who aren't, don’t know how big their pension pot is -- survey.

Insolvency Service counts the fallout from the 'one-off' event that keeps killing 'Ltds.'

Agency body backs a bid to answer the 'open question' of what Brexit means for techies.

A new report considering new regulation for umbrellas reads as an 'A-Z' of agency abuse.

IT companies are the only SME traders to defy Brexit’s savings-sapping effect.

July's key to getting self-assessing right, but there's three areas you typically get wrong.
The South Yorkshire city is home to more late-paying clients than anywhere else.

Rules from 2011 still stumping many, but it's up to recruiters to 'take the lead.'

Step-by-step approach required, before gauging if mileage claims are off-limits.

20th July, 2017 | IR35

Review boss's reassurance fails to ease fears that contractors could still be hit.

Agencies telling a 'familiar story' -- IR35 issues dragging their public sector results.