Flat Rate Expenses to be abolished from 2020

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...
Getting tax back on your Pension Lump Sum

Getting tax back on your Pension Lump Sum

As the October 31st tax deadline races towards us, you may want to consider topping up your pension, as this is the deadline for claiming any tax relief this amount for the 2017 tax year. You can make lump sum payments to your private pension or an AVC (Additional...
Tax Relief on Union Subscriptions to be restored?

Tax Relief on Union Subscriptions to be restored?

According to RTE News (21st March 2018), trade unions are seeking for tax relief on union subscriptions to be re-introduced which were abolished in 2011, during the recession. The country’s largest public service union, Fórsa, argue that the current arrangements...