VAT Rate reverts to 23%

VAT Rate reverts to 23%

From today, 01st March, the vat rate will revert back to 23%. Due to the pandemic, the VAT rate was reduced to 21% for 6 months. Unfortunately, the Government have confirmed this will not be extended and from 01st March, businesses need to now apply the 23% rate to...
Temporary VAT Rating for supplies of PPE

Temporary VAT Rating for supplies of PPE

Revenue have confirmed that there will be a temporary zero VAT rating of supplies of personal protection equipment, ventilators and other medical products when supplied to the HSE, hospitals, nursing homes, etc for us in the treatment of Covid-19. This will be in...
Income Tax Receipts Higher than Forecasted

Income Tax Receipts Higher than Forecasted

As reported in the Irish Times, 03.03.2020, the latest exchequer returns show the Government received income tax of €3.97 billion for the months of January & February, 3.3% lower than forecasted but up over 14% based on previous years. VAT income was up by 4%,...