The Key Highlights from Budget 2016 (Ireland)
Income Tax No changes to Income Tax Rates or Bands. The changes to the Universal Social Charge (USC) are as follows: The entry point to...


SURE Initiative - Starting a New Company? You Could Be Due a Tax Refund
In May 2015, the government announced the Start-Up Refunds for Entrepreneurs (SURE) initiative, a new scheme whereby if you start your...
Your Business's Books and Records - how long do you have to retain?
How long do you have to keep the books and records for a financial year or for a particular project or transaction. Well in general, if...
Vat Changes to the supply of TBE Services (On-line Goods & Services) from 1/1/2015
From the 1st January 2015, there will be changes in the VAT system for the supply of telecommunications, broadcasting and electronic...
Home based business or Home Office - what can you claim against business income (12/2014)
Some home expenses may be allowable for business. It can be confusing to work out what is allowable and it really all depends on your...


The Key Highlights from Budget 2015 (Ireland)
Income Tax - The top rate of income tax will be reduced from 41% to 40%. - The income tax standard rate band will be increased by €1,000...


Have You Been Unemployed & now Starting Your Own Business? There may be Tax Relief Available for
Thinking of Starting Your Own Business? Are you unemployed > 12 months? Then you can get tax relief for the first two years? The...
Reduced Frequency of Filing Tax Returns & Payments
Good News for Small Business as Revenue announce Reduced Frequency of Filing Tax Returns and Payments. The Revenue has announced...


Operating as a Limited Company in Ireland
Incorporating a company (i.e. when you form a limited liability company) you actually create a legal entity that is a separate and...


Operating as a Sole Trader in Ireland
A Sole Trader business is one of the simplest types of business concerns to run. The Sole Trader i.e. you, a single person (a one-man/one...

