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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
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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 2024 tax bill meaning less tax paid, a potential refund from Revenue, and more money working for your future. Read more
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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
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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, deadlines, and cash flow planning. Here’s what you need to know to stay compliant and protect your working capital. Read more
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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
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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 that are increasingly threatening the sustainability of businesses. Between persistently low profit margins, spiralling operational costs, staffing shortages, VAT rate uncertainty Read more
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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. Full Revenue guidance: Part 38-03-31 – Guidance on reporting obligations of Platform Operators How Does This Affect Creators, Influencers & Side-Hustlers? Read more
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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. Under Irish and EU VAT law, a business can register for VAT before generating revenue, provided it can demonstrate a genuine Read more
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If you sell on platforms like Vinted, Depop, or Instagram, and your income from these sources is less than €5,000 in a tax year, you may not need to register for self-assessment. Instead, you can declare this income through a Form 12 via PAYE services on Revenue’s MyAccount. However, there are a few important pitfalls Read more
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We’ve got spreadsheets, savings apps, and even the old school envelope system making a comeback (yes, that’s not a new thing), but how often do we actually stop to look at our money mindset? So, What Is Money Mindset? Your money mindset is how you think and feel, and emotional reactions you’ve developed around money. Read more
“We’re a nation of small businesses and big opinions.”
Lisa Lokasto 