by Nicole Harney | Mar 28, 2022 | Information for small businesses, Uncategorized
Bank fees are a hugely contentious issue. Banking in Ireland is expensive and is also a cost that is difficult to control (very hard to reduce number of direct debits, withdrawals, lodgements etc). I always recommend that even the smallest of...
by Nicole Harney | Sep 23, 2021 | Information for small businesses, PAYE employees
There is no issue with being a sole trader and PAYE employee at the same time. Many people start their business by working as a sole trader on the side while maintaining a wage through employment. The normal rules around registering a business name with the CRO apply....
by Nicole Harney | Aug 2, 2021 | Information for small businesses, PAYE employees
Anyone who makes pensions contributions to certain pension products is given tax relief on those contributions (including AVC’s – additional voluntary contributions). Both employees and self employed individuals are granted relief at their higher rate of...
by Nicole Harney | Jul 1, 2021 | Information for small businesses
There has been a VAT overhaul with new e-commerce VAT rules commencing on 1st July 2021. The rules are supposed to simplify life for businesses that sell online by ensuring VAT is paid where the goods are consumed or the services paid for are provided. However, I...
by Nicole Harney | Jun 29, 2021 | Information for small businesses
I posted a general video on what expenses are deductible for tax purposes which you can find here. However, claiming a tax deduction on food and entertaining is a specific area which has come up again and again. Most small businesses owners don’t realise...
by Nicole Harney | Jun 9, 2021 | Information for small businesses
I am often asked what is the best way to keep your accounting records. There is no “one size fits all approach” as it depends on where your business is at and what you can afford to pay. There are 3 possibilities – paper, spreadsheet or accounting...
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