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Taxation of Maternity Benefit, Adoptive Benefit and Health & Safety Benefit

May 20, 2013
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If you missed reading through the Finance Bill you may not know maternity benefit will now be taxed ! This social welfare payment is a valubale source of income to many, whom would be on a reduced income during maternity leave. Taxes for PAYE will be collected through reduction of tax credits etc. The self…

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Solid Fuel Prices set to rise again

April 29, 2013
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As announced by the Minister for Finance in Budget 2013, solid fuel carbon tax (SFCT) is being introduced with effect from 1 May 2013. The Revenue Commissioners have responsibility for administering the tax. The tax is a self-assessed tax payable by suppliers making a first supply of solid fuel in the State. It will apply…

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Rental Income

April 17, 2012
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Requirement to Register Tenancies with the Private Residential Tenancies Board Section 11 Finance Act 2006 amended the computational rules in Section 97 TCA 1997 for determining the amount of rental income chargeable to tax. Entitlement to a deduction for interest paid on borrowed money employed in the purchase, improvement or repair of a rented residential…

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Maternity Benefit

April 11, 2012
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Maternity Benefit Information Rules Rates How to apply Where to apply Information Maternity Benefit is a payment made to women on who are maternity leave from work and covered by social insurance (PRSI). You should apply for the payment 6 weeks before you intend to go on maternity leave (12 weeks if you are self-employed)….

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Older people’s tax credits and reliefs

January 6, 2012
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Older people’s tax credits and reliefs Information Rules How to apply Where to apply Information If you are aged 65 or over, you are liable to pay income tax in the normal way. However, the tax exemption limits are much higher for people aged 65 or over and there are some extra tax credits. It…

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Social Welfare Payments taxable

August 8, 2011
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Irish social welfare payments Jobseeker’s Benefit is generally taxable, but the first €13 each week is exempt from tax. Jobseeker’s Benefit payable to short-time workers is not taxable. The Increase for a Child Dependant payable with Jobseeker’s Benefit is also not taxable. Illness Benefit is not taxable for the first 6 weeks and the Increase…

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Exchequer Figures July 2011

August 3, 2011
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  Details as published by the department of finance today july2011

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Third level grants

July 20, 2011
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If you need help in completing application form for third level grants contact us today. For details on grants see this link http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/third_level_education/fees_and_supports_for_third_level_education/maintenance_grant_schemes_for_students_on_third_level_courses.html

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Back to Work Enterprise Allowance

July 19, 2011
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Information The Back to Work Enterprise Allowance (BTWEA) scheme encourages people getting certain social welfare payments to become self-employed. People taking part in the Back to Work Enterprise Allowance scheme (pdf) can keep a percentage of their social welfare payment for up to 2 years. From 1 May 2009, the qualifying period required for BTWEA…

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Probate

July 6, 2011
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  Death is not a subject that many of us are comfortable discussing, so we may give little consideration to what happens to our estate, or assets, after we die. But by making a will, you can ensure that your estate goes to whoever you wish. Trusts can make provision for infant children and those…

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