Employers must report a lot more about tax-free payments made to employees from the start of this year. Michelle Egan C.T.A., Tax Manager with DHKN, looks at what employers and payroll departments need to look out for. WHAT ARE THE ENHANCED REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (ERR)? A new Enhanced Reporting Requirements (ERR) has come into effect from […]
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Libby Howard, an accounting trainee with DHKN, received the highest mark in Ireland in the ACCA Financial Reporting (FR) exam in December 2023, placing 8th in the world. Libby studies with Accountancyschool.ie and she is looking forward to completing all her ACCA exams over the next couple of years. Our photo shows Libby with Maurice
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DHKN’s Eoghan McGuire, who leads the firm’s tax compliance team, took part in the Business Leaders’ Sleep Out for Cope Galway in late November and has so far raised over €10,000 for Cope’s services for homeless people. “Despite the freezing temperature that night, it wasn’t a bad experience for me because of the camaraderie amongst
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December is a busy time but it’s worth taking some steps now to help turbo start 2024 for your finances. By Dave Hickey FCA December is a busy time not just at work but socially as well. However, it’s worth taking a few minutes to consider if there is anything you can do now –
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Sound business and financial planning is always important especially in times of economic uncertainty. By Dave Hickey F.C.A. As concerns over the Irish, European and global economies continue, it is essential that all businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, are properly prepared for financially-testing times. Sound business and financial planning is always important but becomes
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40% TAX RELIEF OPPORTUNITY About Ceroflo Irish company Ceroflo is developing a revolutionary device for the treatment and prevention of stroke – one of the leading causes of death and disability across the world. Ceroflo is backed by some of the most respected and recognisable names in the Irish MedTech sector, and has engaged Galway-based
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The CRO reported recently that one in 12 submissions are being rejected for mismatched identification of directors. If not addressed, this could have serious implications for the directors and the company. By George Alton A.C.G. Since 11 June 2023, when filing certain forms with the Companies Registration Office (“CRO”), company directors are required to provide
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Budget 2024 introduced some measures to soften the impact of the cost-of-living crisis but employers will continue to be under pressure to increase wages in 2024. By Dave Hickey F.C.A. Introducing Budget 2024, Minister Michael McGrath said that he expects “living standards will improve for the vast majority in the next 12 months, with incomes
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Similar to last year, Budget 2024 proposed a number of once-off payments to address cost of living challenges as well as increases to recurring benefits. EXPENDITURE WELFARE AND BENEFITS Once-off payments Three credits of €150 each will be provided between the end of this year and April of next year to assist households with energy
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CLIMATE CHANGE TAXES Carbon Tax The rate per tonne of carbon dioxide emitted for petrol and diesel will increase from €48.50 to €56.00 from 11 October as per the trajectory set out in the Finance Act 2020. This increase will be applied to auto diesel and petrol with effect from 11 October 2023 and to
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