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Apprenticeships in Ireland

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In Ireland, apprenticeships are becoming an increasingly popular route to kick-start a successful career. I applaud the fact that more educators, employers, state agencies and the public in general are catching on to the fact that university is the NOT the only pathway to professional success.   Today, apprenticeships offer a hands-on approach to learning, combining…

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A Guide to Paying Your Irish Taxes by Direct Debit

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As a business owner or Income Tax payer in Ireland, managing your tax obligations can sometimes feel like a daunting task. Between keeping track of deadlines, ensuring you’re paying the right amounts, and avoiding any penalties, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. However, did you know you can simplify your tax payments by using Direct Debits?…

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Reward Your Staff With Tax Efficient Vouchers

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⭐ Reward Your Staff 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗮𝘅-Free 𝗩𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! ⭐ Yes, you can reward your employees and save on taxes! 🎁 Understanding Ireland’s 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Imagine your boss hands you a gift card worth €1,000 just before the Christmas break. No tax deductions, no paperwork headaches—just pure spending power. Sounds like a dream, right? Welcome to…

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Do you have a PPS number ending in ‘W’ in Ireland?

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In Ireland, your personal public services number (PPS), which was previously known as your PRSI number (Pay Related Social Insurance), is normally issued using a format of 7 numbers followed by either 1 or 2 letters, eg. 1234567A. Since 2000, every child born in Ireland is now automatically issued a PPS number at birth. This…

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Why Should I Outsource My Bookkeeping?

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It’s difficult being a small business owner – having to constantly juggle the needs of your growing business – regularly wearing different hats as you tackle the marketing, sales, customer service and general operations of your small business. And to some business owners, bookkeeping might just seem like another chore on an ever-growing ‘To Do’…

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Tax Return Deadline Approaching – What do I need to know?

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Who needs to file an Income Tax return (also known as a Form 11) in Ireland? 1. Anyone taxed under the self-assessment system This means anyone with income which is not taxed under the PAYE system (ie. employees).  For example, this includes self-employed people, people in receipt of rental income (Including Rent a Room income),…

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Do I Need Accounting Software for My New Small Business?

Answer: Like a lot of questions in life, it depends! Advantages of Accounting Software There are many advantages to having accounting software for your business, which can be of huge assistance to you as you grow your business, such as: Saving time on processes, for example, automatic bank feeds. Improving accuracy and minimising manual errors.…

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