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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

Some liquidating contractors will rethink ahead of a big change to company distribution rules.

Short stint across The Channel isn't long enough to cancel a UK tax liability.

17th December, 2015 | Contracting Overseas

Answers sought on why you went 'Ltd;' how much it costs to comply and what you'd change.

Shrewd contractors won't just wait for the shoe(s) to drop.

IFA on the personal finance highs and lows of the chancellor's red book.

15th December, 2015 | Money

IFA: While the cost of cover will go up, the tax take on your buy-to-let doesn’t have to.

15th December, 2015 | Money

Legal aid for when tricky clauses try to stop you leaving work. 

15th December, 2015 | Guide to Contracts

Umbrellas (not contractors) will carry the can for undue tax relief on drink expenses.

11th December, 2015 | Expenses

A 'no surprises' bill reads much better for limited companies than it does for brolly workers.

Ten areas where the Revenue is squaring up to contractors -- now and for the future.

'Sky high' premiums on offer, notably for Cyber Security Crisis Managers.

Labour and Tory MPs team up to take on a 'short-sighted' plan to restrict T&S relief.

Digital marketers are the only contractors who IT agents are struggling to find.

London to Brighton is the type of 'significant distance' a client must move if you want to claim afresh.

7th December, 2015 | Expenses

It's a question of branch or subsidiary for one IT contractor who's thinking big.

3rd December, 2015 | Contracting Overseas

Top tips if contractors want to play Santa without having to pay Hector.

2nd December, 2015 | Limited Companies

All but two IT contractor skills are pointing in a positive pay direction.

The end of ongoing relief is an extra strain on umbrella contractors' expenses from April.

Tax clarity for a contractor confused about his 'limited' options.

30th November, 2015 | Successful Contracting

Seventeen definitive steps to be taken, including forgetting the Freelancer Limited Company.