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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

'Aggressive tree-shaking' exercise at DE&S, as PSCs are told to comply (somehow) or get out.

To have an IR35 review, or not have an IR35 review? That is the question, as new rules loom.

Overview of the overlooked stealth tax, facing brolly contractors from April 6th.

7th February, 2017 | Successful Contracting

Personal service companies facing April’s IR35 changes are among those handed an official guide.

At-a-glance: the guidelines that public PSCs, clients and fee-payers need to know about.

6th February, 2017 | IR35

The top five hotspots luring more UK contractors to their shores.

3rd February, 2017 | Contracting Overseas

What we should've said about where we are now on appealing IR35 from April.

Not even 10 out of 26,000 petitions have made a difference, figures indicate.

And the two 'not so hot' temporary IT specialists who might struggle this year.

Where to up-skill to help yourself get head and shoulders above the crowd.

1st February, 2017 | Training

More than 16,000 people are objecting to the IR35 changes in the public sector.

Expert navigates an on-the-road PSC looking to take the least taxing route.

31st January, 2017 | Limited Companies

'Best Client' of 2016 exports hundreds of tech roles overseas.

IPSE tells contractors how to avoid IR35 reform affecting Q1 take-home pay.

Wholly ludicrous: 10 items HMRC scoffed at before rejecting.

Just 70 days to go until public bodies and agents must be up and running with a new IR35.

No formal appeals process if your status is 'wrong' restricts how you can challenge.

26th January, 2017 | IR35

'Stick to who you know' seems to prevail, when 'what you know' is under threat.

Who's won what and what they'd like to say in return for your vote.

Hi-tech sector speaks of delight and desperation, as it rips off the PM’s 'helping hand.'