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Second Homes Tax due again

Those who are affected by the non-principal private residence tax should not rely on an extension for payment this year. The liability deadline for the recently introduced non-principal private residence..

Income Protection policies made simple

If you are self employed (or PAYE),  and you are thinking of taking out an income protection policy, there are a few things you will need to know before you..

Mortgage Interest Relief – Top ups

If like me you have taken out a top up on your mortgage and may have 2 mortgage accounts  watch out for your lender not giving you mortgage relief on..

Minding the kids – get €900 tax back

The carers tax credit is available to married couples paying tax and can be worth up to €900 pa. To get it you have to be jointly assessed, the income..

Medical expense relief can include travel cost !

Is tax relief allowed on the cost of travel relating to health issues? Tax relief may be claimed in respect of the cost of transport by ambulance. However, where regular..

PAYE – Tax Refund ?

Find out if you think you are due back tax when you worked as PAYE Drop me a line at jason@mcdowellaccountants.ie today

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Start your own business guide

http://www.mcdowellaccountants.ie/start-your-own-business/ Once you click on this link, follow the different stages of starting your own business on the right ! Overview Sole Trader v Limited Company Registration with Revenue Record..

Pension changes coming – act now !

Wednesday’s publication of the National Pensions Framework was mostly about outlining the government’s long term plans for pension provision in the years ahead. Aside from the extension to the state..

Fair Deal….plan for it !

Thousands of applications have been received for the government’s long-awaited Fair Deal scheme since it came into effect last year, yet concerns remain about the scheme’s effectiveness. The scheme, which..

National Pensions Framework – How does this affect you?

The Department of Social and Family Affairs published the National Pensions Framework today, 3 March. There is no immediate change to taxation or pensions legislation as a result of this..

New feature for tax tips and getting a quote

Click on the relevant button on our home page to either review all our tax tips and also to get a brief quote for your business. Home

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Tax Tip – employing a spouse

If your spouse is a director of your company do not give him/her more than 15% shareholding if they are being paid a salary otherwise they will loose the PAYE..