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VAT concession on goods and services supplied to property leasees through landlords (“service charges”)

Published on 08-Feb-12 15:53

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Reminder - P35 Return Deadline 2012

Published on 25-Jan-12 15:38

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Directors: Are you aware of your duties in case of liquidation?

Published on 18-Jan-12 09:42

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Capital Gains Tax Reminder

Published on 10-Jan-12 14:58

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Pension Contributions Reminder

Published on 14-Dec-11 14:57

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Capital Gains Tax Payment Date

Published on 14-Dec-11 14:47

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Refund Claims Deadline for 2007

Published on 22-Nov-11 12:28

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Tax Free Benefit!

Published on 22-Nov-11 12:16

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Going for Growth – Free programme for Female Entrepreneurs

Published on 16-Nov-11 21:43

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Pre-Budget Tax Planning - Budget 2012

Published on 19-Oct-11 14:48

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DCEB Funding Available

Published on 11-Oct-11 11:24

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Don't lose out on your old age pension

Published on 11-Oct-11 10:31

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Change to the Companies Registration Office's (CROs) Voluntary Strike Off regime

Published on 04-Oct-11 07:16

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Enterprise Platform Programme CORD Grant

Published on 29-Sep-11 14:33

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Credit Review Office Increase Review Limit

Published on 21-Sep-11 10:43

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Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011

Published on 14-Sep-11 11:40

Recent changes to legislation under the new Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 will affect residential and mixed property developments

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Cash Flow Tips!

Published on 07-Sep-11 14:07

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A change of mind for employee PRSI applying to all share based pay received in 2012

Published on 30-Aug-11 13:16

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Cashflow planning and management

Published on 18-Aug-11 09:34

Tips on ensuring a positive cashflow for your business

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National Internship Scheme to Benefit Firms and Jobseekers

Published on 13-Jul-11 07:24

A new National Internship Scheme, to be known as JobBridge, was recently announced by the Government, as part of its jobs initiative programme.

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The European Tax Man is coming (or is he)

Published on 06-Jul-11 14:52

The much published proposal for a CCCTB (Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base) was issued on March 16th by the European Commission.

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Change in VAT Rate – 9% rate on certain goods and services from 1 July 2011

Published on 29-Jun-11 14:40

A second reduced VAT rate of 9% for certain goods and services will be introduced from 1 July 2011.

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Company Law Update

Published on 15-Jun-11 14:39

A draft of the Company Law Consolidation and Reform Bill was published last week and is expected to be introduced to the Dail in Autumn this year.

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Applying for bank finance in the current environment

Published on 07-Jun-11 13:50

What banks are looking for when they review credit applications.

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Legislation Updates

Published on 01-Jun-11 11:30

Recent updates to tax and legislation.

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Tax planning tips for business owners to avoid paying too much tax

Published on 19-May-11 10:04

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Reminder: Fusion Programme - Closing Date for Applications is 10th June 2011

Published on 11-May-11 10:07

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Jobs Initiative 2011 – When will the tax measures apply?

Published on 11-May-11 09:39

Summay of when new measurs announced in Jobs Initiative 2011 will apply.

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Innovation Vouchers

Published on 05-May-11 10:06

Enterprise Ireland have developed an Innovation Voucher Initiative to build links between small businesses and public knowledge providers such as higher education institutes and public research bodies.

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Cohabitants Act 2010 to be part of Finance (No 2) Bill 2011

Published on 20-Apr-11 08:59

It is now expected that the legislation will put before the house as a Bill or as part of a Finance (No 2) Bill 2011.

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Personal Indemnity

Published on 20-Apr-11 08:52

Proposed debt settlement legislation is well overdue.

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Mandatory e-Filing

Published on 06-Apr-11 11:20

From 1 June 2011 all Revenue payments and returns due must be electronically filed using ROS.

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Company Voluntary Strike Off - Change of Rules

Published on 28-Mar-11 14:36

Changes to application for a voluntary strike-off from 1st May 2011.

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Cost Centres: How they can help your bottom line

Published on 16-Mar-11 14:06

The importance of collating all outgoings associated with each cost centre

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Revenue chases unpaid tax bills

Published on 09-Mar-11 09:39

In the High Court the Revenue Commissioners have become one of the biggest bankruptcy petitioners. The Revenue Commissioners are currently involved in 37 cases against people who refuse to pay their outstanding tax bills

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Have you a pension in excess of €2.3 million?

Published on 23-Feb-11 12:22

The Finance Act 2011 has reduced the maximum allowable pension fund on retirement.

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Get additional staff with the FAS Work Placement Programme

Published on 15-Feb-11 13:53

The FAS Work Placement Programme allows your business to take on a person for a work experience placement for a maximum of nine months

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The risks of signing personal guarantees for directors

Published on 09-Feb-11 12:39

How to limit exposure when signing personal guarantees.

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Get tough with cash management

Published on 02-Feb-11 21:34

Ideas on how to manage your cashflow in todays tough business environment.

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Finance Bill 2011

Published on 26-Jan-11 15:30

A look at some of the expected changes in the Finance Bill 2011.

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The Employment and Investment Incentive Scheme (Formally BES)

Published on 19-Jan-11 09:07

The government has announced its intention to revamp the existing Business Expansion Scheme (BES) and rename it the Employment and Investment Incentive Scheme (EII)

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Significant Reform of the Relevant Contracts Tax system in 2011

Published on 12-Jan-11 11:57

On Budget day, 7th December, the Minister for Finance announced that significant reforms will be made to the Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT) system to enhance its effectiveness, reduce opportunities for fraud and help decrease the administrative burden for businesses and Revenue. Details of the new system will be included in the Finance Bill 2011.

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Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010

Published on 05-Jan-11 13:43

Changes applicable from this new legislation will apply to the 2011 tax year.

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The Employer Job (PRSI) Incentive - saving employers on average €3000

Published on 30-Nov-10 14:51

This scheme can save an employer in the region of €3,000 from the annual cost of employing an additional worker.

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Tax Planning before 31 December 2010

Published on 24-Nov-10 09:40

Tax planning ideas to consider before 31 December 2010.

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Tax planning before Budget 2011

Published on 19-Nov-10 21:30

Some tax planning ideas to consider before budget day 2011 (assuming increases in taxes and not decreases!).

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Protecting your business from fraud

Published on 09-Nov-10 15:46

With business fraud on the increase, we have listed the processes, procedures and controls we recommend that you implement to reduce the risk of fraud.

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Implications of insolvency for the limited company

Published on 03-Nov-10 20:44

Possible exposures to personal liability when a limited company becomes insolvent.

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How can outsourcing benefit my business?

Published on 27-Oct-10 13:31

Outsourcing, the practice of using outside firms to handle work normally performed within your company, can provide great benefit to companies trying to reduce costs.

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Key actions for a business or taxpayer in a credit squeeze

Published on 20-Oct-10 21:08

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Claiming tax relief on a trading loss

Published on 12-Oct-10 14:48

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Tax Deadline 31 October 2010 - Frequently Asked Questions

Published on 22-Sep-10 14:00

Pension contributions – how much is allowable? Contributions made to approved pension schemes are allowed in full, subject to certain limits. The following are the percentage relief limits:

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Changes to Capital Acquisitions Tax – Finance Act 2010

Published on 14-Sep-10 20:36

The Finance Act 2010 introduced a number of changes to the administration of gift and inheritance tax. Historically, a tax return and payment of tax must have been submitted within 4 months of the valuation date of a gift or inheritance.

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OSK Launch new website

Published on 14-Sep-10 14:58

After extensive research, planning and development, OSK is pleased to announce the relaunch of its website www.osk.ie. This website offers an excellent resource to clients on all aspects of running a business. It is now easier to navigate and allows greater interaction with our clients.

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