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  • Think You’ve contracted Subbies? Revenue May Disagree

    Determining whether a worker is an employee or self‑employed is no longer a box‑ticking exercise – it’s a serious tax risk. The recent Karshan v Revenue decision has sharpened Revenue’s focus on employment status, PAYE, USC and PRSI compliance. Misclassification can lead to unexpected payroll tax arrears, interest and penalties, as well as reputational damage.… Read more

  • The Truth About Buying an EV Through Your Company

    Company EVs are being sold as tax-saving no-brainers. But when you dig into VAT rules, BIK changes, limited capital allowances and uncertain resale values, the numbers tell a different story. Here’s what every Irish director needs to know before buying. Read more

  • Ireland’s New Auto-Enrolment Pension Explained Simply

    Ireland’s Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme, officially known as My Future Fund is set to go live in January 2026 and marks one of the biggest shifts in Irish retirement planning in decades. The My Future Fund portal will open for registrations by 1 December 2025, giving employers and employees time to prepare. Employers won’t be auto-enrolled Read more

  • Revenue Announces Plans for vat modernisation & eInvoicing in Ireland

    Irish Revenue has announced eInvoicing changes under VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA). Manual and Excel-based systems won’t meet new rules, here’s what to do before 2028. Read more

  • New Tax Rules for Employee Meals in Ireland

    From October 2025, Revenue recognises two new situations where staff meals won’t trigger a taxable BIK. Learn the rules for meals onsite and working lunches Read more

  • Contractor or Employee? Revenue’s New disclosure opportunity Explained

    Revenue has published new guidance following the Supreme Court’s Karshan case on worker classification. Employers now face greater responsibility in deciding whether individuals are employees or contractors, with specific attention on locums. This blog explains the five-step test, Revenue’s disclosure opportunity for 2024–2025, and practical checklists to help employers stay compliant. Read more

  • 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 the standard bi-monthly VAT3 cycle. The first cohort impacted are June FDD year-ends, with returns due 23 September 2025. Read more

  • 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 a stricter view on certain conversions — especially pre-2024 SUV-to-van jobs. Learn how the VRT vs VAT mismatch works, what Revenue… Read more

  • 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 Duty exemption, Stock Relief, and Agricultural Relief. Choose wisely today to secure smoother, cost-effective farm transfers and a stronger farming future. Read more

  • 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 numbers may not stack up. Here’s what landlords need to know and how to prepare. Read more