Why you should file your Tax Return early

Why you should file your Tax Return early

The 31st October Income Tax Return deadline….. is just that…. a deadline and not a target! Your tax return can be filed at any time between 01st January – 31st October. Here are 5 reasons why you should file your Tax Return early this year 1. Plan Ahead If you file...
Capital Gains Tax  on rental properties

Capital Gains Tax on rental properties

Interesting article issued in The Irish Times today regarding selling a rental property in negative equity. A reader asks – is there any capital gains tax due if mortgage was paid off and sold at a loss? Let’s clarify, there is only Capital Gains Tax (CGT) due if...
Does your employer pay your rent?

Does your employer pay your rent?

If so, you must remember that income tax is due on the amount at your marginal rate, including PRSI & USC. Employers are increasingly offering this benefit to their new employees, obviously easing the burden of renting in Ireland, especially if re-locating. As we...
Special Assignee Relief Programme (SARP)

Special Assignee Relief Programme (SARP)

What is SARP? SARP provides Income Tax relief to employees that are assigned to work in Ireland from abroad by their relevant employer. What is a relevant employer? A relevant employer must be a company that is incorporated and tax resident in a country in which...