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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

Fixed-term roles to also be refused by PSCs, who will ‘starve’ public sector of skills.

Contractual tips for when you want to cut out the middle man – or men.

22nd September, 2016 | Guide to Contracts

Contractors, write to your MP about the damage IR35 reform will inflict from April.

Legal expert unpicks the complicated history of a brolly contractor turned PSC.

21st September, 2016 | Guide To Agencies

Tax advice for an efficiency-conscious PSC, who's eyeing her boyfriend's employer-provided medical cover.

20th September, 2016 | Expenses

IPSE, REC and the IoD all want a fiscal stimulus on November 23rd.

Chancellor told by Treasury committee chair that being right is more important than being rigid.

Government's 25% top-up can go towards a house deposit, Treasury confirms.

'Know before you go' tips for a contract techie going to San Francisco.

15th September, 2016 | Contracting Overseas

How your other half can share your PSC's dividends while cutting your tax bill.

Being out of contract doesn't put salary, dividends and expenses out of bounds.

14th September, 2016 | Limited Companies

Top tips for a contractor whose second 'Ltd' is meant for properties but is standing empty.

13th September, 2016 | Money

IR35, and other policies you can feedback on, set for Hammond's inaugural AS.

Forgetting to pay-in what's already been paid incurs firms a £740 weekly charge.

Shock of Brexit vote said to have subsided in August.

Law firm helps a loyalty-conscious contractor, eyeing a second income source.

8th September, 2016 | Guide to Contracts

Tax simplification unit attacks 'unnecessarily complex' IR35 reform plan.

Placements almost held up after 'Leave,' but new openings are down by double-digits.

Legal tips for a UK visa-holder whose client wants him to stay.

6th September, 2016 | Contracting Overseas

For the first time, the traditional way to pay is now the least used.