Your first business plan was probably a labour of love. For most business owners it’s the first time you seriously sat down and considered … Click here to read more...
Income Protection
I am a sole trader in my late 40’s. I am paying into a Pension for my retirement but I am conscious that my health is a crucial aspect of my ability to run and manage my business and that the effects... Click here to read more...
CGT Relief for Entrepreneurs
A new CGT incentive is being introduced to encourage entrepreneurs (in particular “serial” entrepreneurs) to invest and re-invest in assets used in new productive trading activities. This particular... Click here to read more...
Start Your Own Business Tax Relief
The Start Your Own Business scheme provides for relief from Income Tax for long term unemployed individuals who start a new business. Click here to read more...
Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT)
Legislation provides that gifts or inheritances of a dwelling- house taken on or after 1 December 1999 will be exempt from capital acquisitions tax provided certain conditions are met. For the... Click here to read more...
The Incorporation Decision
There may be significant benefits to incorporating your business. Indeed it is often advisable for businesses to incorporate to avail of limited liability status, the beneficial corporation tax rate... Click here to read more...
Retirement Relief
I am 68 years old and continue to run my own company. I now want to sell my business and retire. Can you please advise me of the tax implications of same? Click here to read more...
Capital Gains Tax Relief
Current legislation allows for relief from Capital Gains Tax with regards to properties purchased before the end of 2014. This relief is known as the property purchase incentive. Normally, an Irish... Click here to read more...
Capital Allowances for energy efficient equipment
Section 285A TCA 1997 provides for accelerated capital allowances in respect of expenditure incurred by companies on certain energy efficient equipment bought for their businesses. Capital allowances... Click here to read more...