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NAMA Bill 2009 – the speech

Introduction In the history of this State, few subjects have been debated more intensively and more passionately than the Government’s proposal to establish a National Asset Management Agency.  Since I..

Statement of Minister for Finance on Formal Publication of NAMA Bill

The Minister for Finance, Mr Brian Lenihan, TD, has said the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) Bill 2009, published today, is the outcome of a detailed and intensive process of..

Bankruptcy – a guide.

What is bankruptcy?: Bankruptcy is a legal process whereby the property or assets of an individual who is unable – or unwilling – to pay their debts, are transferred to..

Employment Subsidy Scheme

Overview Manufacturing and exporting companies can apply maximum funding of €9,100 per employee over 15 months companies must show they need the funding in order to avoid redundancies – ie..

Self praise is no praise !!

Thanks to journalist  Marie Boran for this piece in yesterdays Irish Independent ! www.independent.ie/business/technology/blog-digest-1870955.html

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Tax on second home

As you may be aware, The Local Government (Charges) Act 2009 introduced a E200 charge for the owners of Non- Principal Private Residences. The charge applies mainly to owners of..

Possible Capped Maximum Tax Free Lump Sum from Pension

There has been speculation that the Government will make some changes in relation to the tax free lump sum that is available from pension plans at retirement. The Government signalled..

Third level grant

Maintenance grant schemes for students on third-level courses In Ireland there are four main student support schemes for students intending to go on to third–level education. These schemes include the: Higher..

Redundancy and Tax Refunds..

Were you unemployed, working part-time and/or received a redundancy payment during 2008? Don’t delay, prepare and file your 2008 tax return now, as you may be due a refund of..

Finance Bill 2009

As signed off by the President on June 3rd 2009 http://www.revenue.ie/en/practitioner/law/finance-bill-2009.html

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June 2009 deadlines for Revenue

Return and payment dates for the month of June Date Type of return and the period of the payment cover for each tax type 14 PAYE/PRSI: P30 monthly return and..

Save on Telephone, mobile and broadband charges

Here is a great new site from the Telecom regulator which could save you money! www.callcosts.ie The idea is simple – insert data from your current phone bill and let..