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Tax Clearance Certificate

May 9, 2011
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If you need a tax clearance certificate in a hurry, write to me at jason@mcdowellaccountants.ie for an express application.       A Tax Clearance Certificate is a written confirmation from Revenue that a person’s tax affairs are in order at the date of issue of the Certificate. In some instances a Certificate may be…

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Knowing your tax credits – Save €900 in tax today

May 9, 2011
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Wheter your PAYE of self employed the tax system in Ireland only issues tax credits as directed by you. We all recieve the standard credits (single / married persons) plus the PAYE credit but thats about it. Depending on your circumstances, and how they change can effect your credits and therefore the amount of tax…

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TAX BACK – Last chance for 2007

November 25, 2010
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If you were a tax payer in 2007, and have not cliamed tax relief on certain items, you have until 31st December 2011 to apply. Examples of what you may be entitled to tax relief on are : Medical Expenses (relief up to 41%) Service Charges 20% 3rd Level fees 20% Rent relief at 20%…

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Last chance to get tax back

September 23, 2010
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October 31st is fast approaching, and this date is important to all of us who pay tax under the PAYE system. It is an important date as it represents the last opportunity for PAYE workers to claim back a proportion of income tax and PRSI paid in 2009. If this opportunity is not taken, it…

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Income not taxable (social welfare etc)

September 20, 2010
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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 Child Dependant Increase payable with Jobseeker’s Benefit is also not taxable. Illness Benefit is not taxable for the first 6 weeks and the Child Dependant Increase is not…

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Friday tax tip – mind your own kids for €900 pa

September 17, 2010
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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 of one spouse must be €5k pa (to get the €900) and up to €7k where the credit goes on a sliding scale. Contact us…

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Friday Tax Tip – Mileage

September 10, 2010
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If you are a sole trader you will know the only claim you can make for travel expenses is based on receipts – be it petrol, insurance, road tax etc. If you are using your own car for business use, you will normally just keep the receipts from the petrol station as back up for…

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Preliminary tax 2010

September 6, 2010
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Revenue have issued a note intimidating that under payments of preliminary tax (PT)for 2010, could result in an interest charge when you finalise your income tax liability for that year. I will try to explain this in a simple example. Say you pay PT of €500 for the year 2010 in this years submission. Next…

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Farm Buildings Allowance – Pollution Control

July 28, 2010
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There is a special Capital Allowances Scheme for work on farm buildings and structures associated with pollution control where the work is carried out before 31st December 2010. There is an accelerated allowance in Year 1 of the lesser of €50,000 or 50% of the qualifying expenditure. This Year 1 allowance is regarded as a…

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PRSI Refunds anyone !

June 3, 2010
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Just a quick e-mail to check to see have you completed the following form for PRSI relief on pension contributions. Only about 2% of people claim this relief. The relief can be back dated for 4 years. The link is www.revenue.ie/en/tax/it/forms/cgprsi1.pdf People who pay schedule E earnings are eligibile to claim PRSI relief on pension…

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