Budget 2014 Date

Budget 2014 Date

As expected, due to EU budgeting rules, the date of the Irish Budget for 2014 has been brought forward to Tuesday 15 October 2013. Please note that this is the normal date that changes to tax rates and price increases can take effect. If you are in the process of a...
Self Employed? Want to reduce your tax liability?

Self Employed? Want to reduce your tax liability?

The ultimate question to be asked by a sole trader… ‘How can I reduce my tax liability?’ Answer – business expenses! As a sole trader you will come to your profit figure by deducting ‘allowable expenses’ from your sales. So the issue of what is and what is not...
Filing Tax Returns – in need of advice?

Filing Tax Returns – in need of advice?

TAXPAYERS, you may be missing out on as much as €800 in unclaimed refunds and credits from the Revenue. Millions of euros in tax refunds are going unclaimed every year by taxpayers despite the fact that they have been hit by higher taxes in the last number of budgets....
Feeling Generous?

Feeling Generous?

Did you know that if you donate €250 or more to any registered Irish charity within a single tax year, the charity can claim tax relief on your donation? Meaning that you are giving even more money to the charity! The donation does not have to be made at one time –...