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Flat Rate Expenses ‘U-Turn’

As reported in the independent.ie on 05th December, it appears the Government are about to do a U-turn on abolishing or reducing flat rate expenses for nearly 600,000 employees

Flat rate expenses are to cover work-related expenses and as we previously advised, Revenue had undertaken a review of these to be withdrawn from 1st January 2020.

It seems due to ongoing pressure and opposition from various trade unions this will now been postponed until 01st January 2021.

A Department of Finance spokesperson said, “work is ongoing on this matter”.

“Minister Donohoe will be in a position to make a statement in respect of this in due course,” they said.

We hope to have further details soon…

Get up to date and catch up on our previous blog here!

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Capital Gains Tax Deadline – 15th December

Have you sold, gifted or transferred any assets between 1st January – 30th November 2019?

If Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is due on these, this must be paid by 15th December 2019

Payment deadlines for CGT are as follows:

  • Disposals between 1st January & 30th November due by 15th December same year
  • Disposals between 1st December & 31st December due by 31st January the following year

How do I know if CGT is due?

Firstly, you need to calculate if you made a chargeable gain on your asset. CGT is calculated on the chargeable gain only and not the full amount you receive and is calculated as follows:

Chargeable gain = disposal price less purchase price & costs

There are various expenses, exemptions and relief available from CGT, which you should seek advice on in preparing your CGT return. Each individual is entitled to a personal exemption of €1,270 for each tax year, any gain over this threshold is subject to Capital Gains Tax. Some allowable expenses can also be deducted from the sale of an asset such as; enhancement expenses or professional fees i.e. solicitor.

What if I made a loss?

If you have made a loss on the disposal of an asset, you can carry this forward to be offset against any future gains. You should still file this loss with Revenue Commissioners to place it on record.

When and how do I file CGT?

Your CGT payment is due on the above deadline dates. However, the figures involved in reaching your CGT liability is required to be included in your Income Tax Return by the 31st October the following year.

Have a question on CGT or need assistance? Should you have any queries on this issue, please contact us on 01 5397999 or info@itasaccounting.ie

Please note this article is for information purposes and does not constitute advice. Details correct at time of publishing.

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Flat Rate Expenses to be abolished from 2020

Do you qualify for Flat Rate Expenses in relation to your profession?

Flat Rate Expenses are employment expenses claimable depending on the profession you are in.

Revenue have undertaken a review of these and despite opposition from many trade unions they will be withdrawn from 1st January 2020. If you qualify for flat rate expenses, you can still claim these for the tax years 2015 – 2019.

Please note the 2015 tax year must be claimed by the 31st December 2019. Ensure you claim this entitlement while it is still available to you.

A list of qualifying professions are available here; https://www.revenue.ie/en/employing-people/employee-expenses/flat-rate-expense-allowances/index.aspx

Why not avail of our ClaimMyTaxBack.ie service for PAYE only?

We can review the last four years for you and calculate if you are entitled to a refund for any of those years.

This review is undertaken on a No Refund/No Fee basis. Therefore, if you are not due a refund, no fee applies.

If a refund is due, our fee is 10% of your refund (minimum of €35) per year.

Should you wish to avail of this service, please request an application form at taxback@claimmytaxback.ie or visit our website www.claimmytaxback.ie

While you’re here…why not read our recent blog, on claiming your tax back for the year 2015 by 31st December 2019 deadline

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Registered Beneficial Owner

Friday, 22nd November is the deadline for registering and filing details of Beneficial Ownership data of companies/entities.

What is Registered Beneficial Owner?

The RBO is a stand-alone central register holding information on persons who are relevant entities beneficial owners/controllers, including details of the beneficial interests held by them, in accordance with anti-money laundering legislation. This register will be available to the public and provide clear, transparent information on who owns and controls Irish Companies and Industrial & Provident Societies. The objective is also to deter money laundering and terrorist financing, through clear information who is the owner or in control of Irish Companies/societies.

Relevant entities are:

  • companies formed and registered under the Companies Act 2014 or an existing company within the meaning of that Act, and
  • industrial and provident societies registered under the Industrial and Provident Societies Acts 1893 to 2018.
Who is a Beneficial Owner?

A Beneficial Owner is a person who owns or controls a legal entity, including;

  • ownership (directly or indirectly) of more than 25% of the company/society’s shares,
  • controlling (directly or indirectly) more than 25% of the company/society’s voting rights,
  • control via other means which is explained in Recital 13 of 4AMLD as follows:

“Control through other means may, inter alia, include the criteria of control used for the purpose of preparing consolidated financial statements, such as

  • through a shareholders’ agreement,
  • the exercise of dominant influence or
  • the power to appoint senior management”.
Where do I file?

Filing must be done through the RBO on-line portal as no paper forms are required. Failure to comply with these requirements is a breach of statutory duties and a criminal offence which is subject to sanctions.

Any company/society who has not filed on or before the 22nd November 2019, will be deemed to be late and may be subject to sanctions. Regulation 20(2) requires all newly incorporated companies and I&P’s to register their beneficial ownership details within five months of incorporation.

Any changes to the company or societies list of beneficial owners must be notified to the RBO within 14 days of the change.

Why not read our previous blog regarding the legal and tax implications for Director’s loans here

Should you have any queries on this issue, please contact us on 01 5397999 or info@itasaccounting.ie

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