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Direct Debit Modernisation and Transition from Annual VAT to Bi-Monthly Returns
Revenue is phasing out the Fixed Direct Debit (FDD) for VAT as part of its banking modernisation. This marks the end of annual VAT3 returns for affected taxpayers, who will now move back to…
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Buying Pre-2024 N1 Conversions? What You need to know.
Thinking of reclaiming VAT on a converted vehicle? The rules aren’t as simple as your logbook or motor tax disc suggests. While N1 vans and crew cabs often qualify for VAT recovery, Revenue takes…
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Save Tax & Grow Your Pension, Make 2025 Contributions Count for 2024
With the 2024 income tax filing deadline approaching, now is the perfect time to consider an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) to your pension. By making a contribution in 2025, you can still reduce your…
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Farming Careers After the Leaving Cert
Leaving Cert results are out & now it’s decision time. For future farmers, the right CAO course isn’t just about education, it’s the key to the Green Cert and vital tax reliefs like Stamp…
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Advance Payments: The Hidden VAT Trap for Businesses
Taking deposits or payments on account? Remember not all that money is yours. VAT becomes due the moment it hits your bank. With Revenue’s updated guidance, Irish businesses must sharpen up on invoicing rules,…
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High Tax, Capped Rents: Why Landlords Need Advice Ahead of 2026
Irish landlords face the biggest rental shake-up in a generation. From March 2026, rent caps, six-year rolling tenancies and stricter eviction rules will apply nationwide. Add in high taxes and limited reliefs, and the…
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Caught in the Storm: Hospitality’s Struggle Ahead of Budget 2026
With Budget 2026 set to be announced on 7 October 2025, the hospitality industry is holding its breath… The Reality Facing Irish Hospitality The Irish hospitality sector is facing financial stressors from all sides…
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Your Income Has Been Reported! What DAC7 Means & why the 2025 tax deadline is key
DAC7 (Directive 2021/514) is part of the EU’s broader tax cooperation strategy. It makes platforms (like Airbnb, Etsy, Vinted, Depop, and Fiverr) report certain income and key details of sellers on the platforms. …
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VAT Registration Before Revenue: Is It Possible?
If you’re setting up a new business and haven’t yet made any sales, you might assume VAT registration isn’t relevant yet. You can register for VAT Pre-revenue Brace yourself, we’re getting into case law.…
Lisa Lokasto 