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VAT concession on goods and services supplied to property leasees through landlords (“service charges”)
Published on 08-Feb-12 15:53Reminder - P35 Return Deadline 2012
Published on 25-Jan-12 15:38Directors: Are you aware of your duties in case of liquidation?
Published on 18-Jan-12 09:42Capital Gains Tax Reminder
Published on 10-Jan-12 14:58Pension Contributions Reminder
Published on 14-Dec-11 14:57Capital Gains Tax Payment Date
Published on 14-Dec-11 14:47Refund Claims Deadline for 2007
Published on 22-Nov-11 12:28Tax Free Benefit!
Published on 22-Nov-11 12:16Going for Growth – Free programme for Female Entrepreneurs
Published on 16-Nov-11 21:43Pre-Budget Tax Planning - Budget 2012
Published on 19-Oct-11 14:48DCEB Funding Available
Published on 11-Oct-11 11:24Don't lose out on your old age pension
Published on 11-Oct-11 10:31Change to the Companies Registration Office's (CROs) Voluntary Strike Off regime
Published on 04-Oct-11 07:16Enterprise Platform Programme CORD Grant
Published on 29-Sep-11 14:33Credit Review Office Increase Review Limit
Published on 21-Sep-11 10:43Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011
Published on 14-Sep-11 11:40Recent changes to legislation under the new Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 will affect residential and mixed property developments
Cash Flow Tips!
Published on 07-Sep-11 14:07A change of mind for employee PRSI applying to all share based pay received in 2012
Published on 30-Aug-11 13:16Cashflow planning and management
Published on 18-Aug-11 09:34Tips on ensuring a positive cashflow for your business
National Internship Scheme to Benefit Firms and Jobseekers
Published on 13-Jul-11 07:24A new National Internship Scheme, to be known as JobBridge, was recently announced by the Government, as part of its jobs initiative programme.
The European Tax Man is coming (or is he)
Published on 06-Jul-11 14:52The much published proposal for a CCCTB (Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base) was issued on March 16th by the European Commission.
Change in VAT Rate – 9% rate on certain goods and services from 1 July 2011
Published on 29-Jun-11 14:40A second reduced VAT rate of 9% for certain goods and services will be introduced from 1 July 2011.
Company Law Update
Published on 15-Jun-11 14:39A 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.
Applying for bank finance in the current environment
Published on 07-Jun-11 13:50What banks are looking for when they review credit applications.
Legislation Updates
Published on 01-Jun-11 11:30Recent updates to tax and legislation.
Tax planning tips for business owners to avoid paying too much tax
Published on 19-May-11 10:04Reminder: Fusion Programme - Closing Date for Applications is 10th June 2011
Published on 11-May-11 10:07Jobs Initiative 2011 – When will the tax measures apply?
Published on 11-May-11 09:39Summay of when new measurs announced in Jobs Initiative 2011 will apply.
Innovation Vouchers
Published on 05-May-11 10:06Enterprise 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.
Cohabitants Act 2010 to be part of Finance (No 2) Bill 2011
Published on 20-Apr-11 08:59It is now expected that the legislation will put before the house as a Bill or as part of a Finance (No 2) Bill 2011.
Personal Indemnity
Published on 20-Apr-11 08:52Proposed debt settlement legislation is well overdue.
Mandatory e-Filing
Published on 06-Apr-11 11:20From 1 June 2011 all Revenue payments and returns due must be electronically filed using ROS.
Company Voluntary Strike Off - Change of Rules
Published on 28-Mar-11 14:36Changes to application for a voluntary strike-off from 1st May 2011.
Cost Centres: How they can help your bottom line
Published on 16-Mar-11 14:06The importance of collating all outgoings associated with each cost centre
Revenue chases unpaid tax bills
Published on 09-Mar-11 09:39In 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
Have you a pension in excess of €2.3 million?
Published on 23-Feb-11 12:22The Finance Act 2011 has reduced the maximum allowable pension fund on retirement.
Get additional staff with the FAS Work Placement Programme
Published on 15-Feb-11 13:53The FAS Work Placement Programme allows your business to take on a person for a work experience placement for a maximum of nine months
The risks of signing personal guarantees for directors
Published on 09-Feb-11 12:39How to limit exposure when signing personal guarantees.
Get tough with cash management
Published on 02-Feb-11 21:34Ideas on how to manage your cashflow in todays tough business environment.
Finance Bill 2011
Published on 26-Jan-11 15:30A look at some of the expected changes in the Finance Bill 2011.
The Employment and Investment Incentive Scheme (Formally BES)
Published on 19-Jan-11 09:07The government has announced its intention to revamp the existing Business Expansion Scheme (BES) and rename it the Employment and Investment Incentive Scheme (EII)
Significant Reform of the Relevant Contracts Tax system in 2011
Published on 12-Jan-11 11:57On 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.
Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010
Published on 05-Jan-11 13:43Changes applicable from this new legislation will apply to the 2011 tax year.
The Employer Job (PRSI) Incentive - saving employers on average €3000
Published on 30-Nov-10 14:51This scheme can save an employer in the region of €3,000 from the annual cost of employing an additional worker.
Tax Planning before 31 December 2010
Published on 24-Nov-10 09:40Tax planning ideas to consider before 31 December 2010.
Tax planning before Budget 2011
Published on 19-Nov-10 21:30Some tax planning ideas to consider before budget day 2011 (assuming increases in taxes and not decreases!).
Protecting your business from fraud
Published on 09-Nov-10 15:46With business fraud on the increase, we have listed the processes, procedures and controls we recommend that you implement to reduce the risk of fraud.
Implications of insolvency for the limited company
Published on 03-Nov-10 20:44Possible exposures to personal liability when a limited company becomes insolvent.
How can outsourcing benefit my business?
Published on 27-Oct-10 13:31Outsourcing, the practice of using outside firms to handle work normally performed within your company, can provide great benefit to companies trying to reduce costs.
Key actions for a business or taxpayer in a credit squeeze
Published on 20-Oct-10 21:08Claiming tax relief on a trading loss
Published on 12-Oct-10 14:48Tax Deadline 31 October 2010 - Frequently Asked Questions
Published on 22-Sep-10 14:00Pension 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:
Changes to Capital Acquisitions Tax – Finance Act 2010
Published on 14-Sep-10 20:36The 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.
OSK Launch new website
Published on 14-Sep-10 14:58After 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.
