New Laws on employment contracts could mean your contract is illegal
Miscellaneous Provisions Act - What employers need to know As many of our sole trader and Limited company clients are employers, It's important to stay up to date on new requirements coming into effect as of March 2019. The new law will, in most circumstances,...
Country money could mean €181.68 Tax free every week
What is country money? Country money is a tax free travel and subsistence payment that can be made to workers in the construction industry or the Electrical contractor sector. Whats it for? Country money or (Employees subsistence expenses) is intended for employees...
Travel and Subsistence Allowance
Allowances The Majority of business owners are focused on getting jobs completed and providing a high standard service to their customers. This focus can leave business owners open to higher tax liabilities and expenses as they grow their business, they can loose...
Budget 2018 : Whats in it for you?
We don't hate budget 2018 Generally speaking Budget 2018 has been well received with something for everyone but it seems one income families may have benefited slightly more than others with an increase of €100 in the home carers tax credit. However, the main savings...
Budget 2018 likely to show Tax cuts for middle income earners
Potential Changes for budget 2018 With budget 2018 just around the corner we look forward with great hope to minister for finance Paschal Donohoe telling us how much of our paycheck we will get to keep. We can't say anything definitive regarding the budget until it is...
Unclaimed tax returns due to confusion among home carers
Millions of euros lost due to unclaimed home carers tax credit Have you heard of the home carers tax credit? Due to a lack of public awareness there are millions of euros that go unclaimed each and every year in Ireland. The vast majority of people believe it applies...
Rent tax Credit. Are you forgetting to claim ?
Rent tax credit Do you currently rent your home? With property rentals going up nationwide its welcome news to learn there is a rent tax credit available, but only for 2017. The clock is well and truly ticking on this tax credit however as it will be discontinued in...
Europe declares “you have to pay water charges, you’re not exempt”
The European Commission has been quoted as saying "Ireland does not enjoy an exemption from the obligation under EU law for a system of water charges." This is likely to be on the top of the agenda when the government returns from their summer break but it remains...
Renting out your property? Top 10 Tips for Landlords.
Rent for first time landlords Renting out your property can be a daunting task but if you do your homework before listing your property you can help make the entire process painless for both you and your tenants. The great fear when you decide to rent out your...
Apply for your college grant now before the 8th of July Deadline
Starting college this September? Heading to college can be an expensive ordeal but for many it is only made possible by receiving a SUSI grant. The national awarding body ‘SUSI’ has already awarded grants to 37 thousand students for the college year ahead but the...