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Latest Irish Tax News
The ITAS Accounting blog brings you the latest Irish tax news and finance news, including the latest Revenue updates, amendments to legislation, tax deadline reminders, tax tips, business tips and more.
Warehoused Debt Upcoming Deadline Reminder
The Revenue Commissioners has issued a warning to businesses with €1.8 billion in warehoused debt from the Covid-19 pandemic, advising them to engage ahead of the May deadline for payment. Businesses are encouraged to plan for repayment and, if necessary, establish a...
Deposit Interest Retention Tax (DIRT)
If you are an Irish resident and currently have a deposit account, then DIRT applies to you. Deposit accounts held with financial institutions pay an annual rate of interest in return for saving with them. The interest you receive it subject to tax, called Deposit...
Moving back home to Ireland – Social Insurance Contributions
If you have been living and working abroad, you were more than likely paying social insurance contributions in that country. Now that you are returning home, can these be combined with your Irish contributions? Ireland has social security arrangements in place with...
Brexit –UK Resident Directors of Irish Companies
Under the Companies Act 2014, all Irish Companies directors must be resident in the European Economic Area (EEA). As the UK left the EU on January 31st with certain provisions until 31st December 2020, the UK’s trading relationship with the EU remains the same and the...
Research & Development (R&D) Relief for employees
Background Companies can claim a tax credit from Revenue if undertaking R&D activities. A company has the decision to surrender all or part of this tax credit and therefore an employee of the company may be entitled to claim this credit if working in R&D...
Minimum Wage Increase 2020
As of 1st February, as set out in the National Minimum Wage Order 2020, Ireland’s minimum wage has increased to €10.10 per hour or part thereof, based on age of employee. Source citizensinformation.ie Calculating hourly rate As stated in the National Minimum Wage...
Short Term Rental & Airbnb Review
Revenue have issued a review in regard to short term leasing from January 2020. Revenue have now defined that; Income for providing short term accommodation for occasional visitors such as through an online accommodation booking system is not considered rental income...
Home Renovation Incentive
The Home Renovation Incentive Scheme (HRI) was implemented in October 2013 and was originally available for homeowners to apply until 31st December 2015. Subsequently, the scheme was extended in December 2014 to include all homeowners, including landlords and finished...
Pay & File Deadline Extension for Self-Assessed
The deadline for all self-assessed individuals to file their Form 11 tax return & submit payment has been extended, Revenue have announced. Clients that file their 2019 Form 11 return and pay the following; Preliminary Tax due for 2020Income Tax Balance for 2019...
Did you recently get married? It may pay to let Revenue know!
Once you are married, it may be worth contacting your local tax office to advise them, as you may be due a tax refund! In the year of marriage, both partners are treated as single people, if the result of your assessment as single people is greater than the tax you...
Flat Rate Expenses
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. To ensure you claim this entitlement if available to you, check out Revenue’s list of qualifying...