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Applying for a college grant – P21 Balancing Statements

P21 Balancing Statement I need a P21 to apply for a grant – what is a P21 and how do I get one? What is a P21? Will my P60..

Tax Back – Third Level Fees

If you have to pay out tuition fees to a third level college for a family member you could be due a tax refund. The college need not be in..

Relocation – McDowell & Co Accountants

Please note, from 29th August 2011, I will be relocating offices to Sligo Town. My new address from this date will be 14 Quay Street, Sligo. Please contact me if..

Tax back from redundancy

If you have been made redundant, or face redundancy, with a bit of luck you should recieve a lump sum payment. The way the tax system works, your lump sum..

Employing family members and PRSI

Employing family members and PRSI Most employees are liable to pay PRSI. Exceptions to this general rule apply in the case of certain family employment. This term is used to..

Tax Exemptions for New Start Ups

Tax exemption for New Start-up Companies 1. Introduction Tax Briefing Issue 06/10, issued in June 2010, highlighted the availability of relief from corporation tax for new start-up companies under the..

David Manley Emerging Entrepreneur Awards

Check out the link below for a chance to win … http://www.davidmanleyawards.ie/ The overall Award Winner will receive in excess of €100,000 in consultancy and cash. Each runner-up will also..

Social Welfare Payments taxable

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..

Back to school Clothing and Footwear Allowance

The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance (BTSCFA) helps you meet the cost of uniforms and footwear for children going to school. The scheme operates from June to September..

Can Self Employed claim social welfare payments ?

Self-employed people can become unemployed if their business has to close down. It may also be the case, though you continue to be self-employed the amount of work you are..

Form 11 Training

The deadline for the filing of Form 11 2010 returns through the self assessment system is 31st October 2011. If you need advice or training in the filing of these..

Exchequer Figures July 2011

  Details as published by the department of finance today july2011

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