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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

Workers face tax on the full amount of pay sacrificed, bar for a few BiKs, from April.

Exodus of contractors expected to hit PSCs, agents and public sector services.

Tax expert gently reminds a PSC contractor that he is an employee, albeit of his own company.

30th August, 2016 | Expenses

April rule changes let umbrellas swallow leftovers from your food expenses pot.

25th August, 2016 | Umbrella Companies

Non-EU nations have spent the first half of 2016 looking to get tech certified in

24th August, 2016 | Training

Expert tax tips on getting started, for an IT contractor feeling the lure of London.

24th August, 2016 | Contracting Overseas

And even those who know about it say HMRC isn't providing enough information.

An information shortage seems to make April 6th a tall order for LISA providers.

'Flipping' tax debts from a PSC to its persons is a growing business for HMRC.

'A very real issue' appears to be keeping small firms from going to court.

Legal aid for a contractor who rejected a rival's higher rate after spotting it in his renewed contract.

18th August, 2016 | Guide to Contracts

As Brexit clouds are only on the horizon (not overhead), IT contracting conditions are still good.

HMRC refuses to exempt incorporated businesses from online accounts in 2018. 

Next year's tax clampdown has already got one public PSC weighing up his options.

16th August, 2016 | Successful Contracting

Revenue retreats on its plan to mandate digital accounts for all self-employed.

HR managers warn the IR35 changes will cost money and talent.

Check why the Revenue's repaying you before you start to celebrate.

11th August, 2016 | Limited Companies

The lowdown on why agencies want you to opt out, and how to get them to stop.

10th August, 2016 | Successful Contracting

August 1st saw another two financial giants axe IT rates, each blaming 'uncertainty.' 

UK tech companies have two capitals fighting for their favour.