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Budget 2020

Download a copy of the changes made by Revenue for Budget 2020.

Budget 2019

Download a copy of the changes made by Revenue for Budget 2019.

VAT on medical services

Doctors are still reeling from Revenue’s last blitz on locums and now they’re faced withVAT. I’ve set out below the most common questions on this topic that I’ve been asked by my clients…

Revenue review of dental associates and hygienists

I met with senior Revenue officials recently as a representative of the Irish Tax Institute. The Institute meets with Revenue on a regular basis to discuss concerns on both sides and we endeavour to find out about changes in Revenue policy or upcoming Revenue projects…

Locums, incorporation and VAT revisited

I met with senior Revenue officials last week as a representative of the Irish Tax Institute. The Institute tries to meet Revenue on a regular basis to discuss concerns on both sides and we endeavour to find out about changes in Revenue policy or upcoming Revenue projects…

Are you claiming all your tax-free expenses?

The answer for most people is “probably not”. We’ve had quite a few enquiries recently about the payment of expenses and what can be paid tax-free. In some cases they can be quite substantial as in the case of some of our clients who are travelling overseas on a regular basis, particularly to the UK…

Ireland US disclosure agreement

Background: The US Government is entering into agreements with other countries in an effort to gather more information on the financial affairs of US persons around the world. The ultimate aim is to collect more tax from them. Ireland and the US are due to sign such an agreement before the year-end…

Domicile Levy

What is domicile levy? It was introduced in Ireland with effect from 1st January 2010. It is an annual levy and its purpose is to ensure that ‘relevant individuals’ pay a minimum of €200,000 in Irish income tax in a tax year…

Exit and succession planning

A change of control or ownership is a major event with significant and lasting financial consequences for all parties. It’s important to recognise at the outset the competing priorities of those exiting and those taking over…

Can’t pay your taxes?

An increasing number of people are having difficulty paying their taxes. Applications for instalment arrangements have soared as Revenue are being used as a lender of last resort. As a result, Revenue have imposed strict new criteria on instalment arrangement applications. Based on my experience in this area, I have outlined below how you should tackle the issue of Revenue debt…

Trapped in a debt spiral?

I’ve worked through three recessions and I’ve seen the paralysing effect that being trapped in a debt spiral can have on its victims. It starts out as a sequence of fear, frustration and anxiety and bottoms out in disconnection from reality, physical depression, panic attacks and the inability to function normally…

Revenue investigation imminent – medics

In our January newsletter we told clients we had a meeting with Revenue where they stated they were concerned about the incorporation of medical professionals. They also said they would be carrying out a review of this area. Revenue are now about to start this investigation…

Seven tips to reduce the tax you have to pay now

Self-employed individuals are being squeezed by falling income, tighter margins, increasing interest rates, etc, etc. and they are struggling to pay their tax liabilities as they fall due, particularly at this time of year. Here are seven invaluable tips to help you reduce the amount of tax you have to pay.

Top 10 reasons for a tax refund

Some people don’t realise that most normal life events have significant tax consequences and as a result they often end up overpaying their taxes. If you’ve been through any of these events in the last five years you are probably due a refund….

Worried about your money?

Here are 10 key questions that need to be considered before you decide what to do with your money. Preservation and protection of your capital is paramount in the current environment…….

Attention Property Owners!

The NPPR deadline is approaching. If you own a second property then you are probably liable for the annual NPPR charge. Failure to pay the NPPR could mean that the mortgage interest on your rental property is disallowed…..​

Incorporation of Medical Professionals

If you are a medical professional and you are sick of paying too much tax then there maybe a cure. Incorporation is now an attractive option for some medical professionals particularly where new partners are entering or partners are over 55 years of age.

Attention Company Directors!

If you are a company director and your company is struggling to pay its tax liabilities then you need to know this! A change in Revenue policy means you could be personally liable for the tax liabilities of your company…….

Locums – employees or self-employed?

Revenue’s attitude towards the engagement of locums is a hot topic for doctors, dentists, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals. This concise guide deals with all the relevant tax issues confronting health professionals engaging or intending to engage locums.