HLB Ireland Announces Latest Merger, with John McCarrick & Associates

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HLB Ireland Announces Latest Merger, with John McCarrick & AssociatesDUBLIN, IRELAND – 22nd June, 2023HLB Ireland, a leading provider of accounting, audit, and advisory services, is pleased to announce a merger with John McCarrick & Associates, a long-established and respected accounting firm based in Sandyford, Dublin. Post-merger, the firm will practice as HLB Ireland. John McCarrick & Associates has built … Read More

Are you an Irish person who worked in Britain?

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People here who worked in UK urged to avail of July extension for special top-up to pensionssAre you an Irish person who worked in Britain and paid the equivalent of social insurance there? If so, you have a time-limited opportunity to top up your UK pension, potentially adding up to 16 extra years to your pension. This is a fantastic … Read More

Temporary changes to how BIK is charged on company cars and vans

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Temporary changes to how BIK is charged on company cars and vansRecently, the Irish government announced temporary changes to how Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) is charged on company cars after complaints that reforms introduced at the start of the year were leading to big increases in tax bills for those driving them.   What are the temporary changes to BIK charges on company … Read More

Payroll FAQ from Budget 2023

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Payroll FAQ from Budget 2023       2023 Budget Payroll UpdatesWelcome to our concise overview of the payroll updates introduced in Budget 2023. As an employer, it’s crucial to stay abreast of the latest changes to tax rates, Universal Social Charge (USC), minimum wage, and more. Our comprehensive summary will ensure you are well-informed, enabling you to navigate these updates … Read More

Returning Home Exhibition Launch

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Returning Home Exhibition LaunchExhibition is a collaboration between the Simon Communities of Ireland and Graphic Design Studio supported by HLB Ireland Press Release 27th October 2022 48 Artists Highlight the Importance of a Home as Interior Designer Suzie McAdam Launches Returning Home Art Exhibition Exhibition is a collaboration between the Simon Communities of Ireland and Graphic Design Studio supported by … Read More

New money laundering legislation which affects overseas companies holding UK property

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New money laundering legislation which affects overseas companies holding UK propertyIf you are a property owner in the UK, or about to acquire or recently sold property there then you will need to know much more about a new piece of UK legislation designed to tackle money laundering.  This new legislation comes into effect from 1 August 2022; any overseas … Read More

Revenue Guidance on Residential Zoned Land Tax

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Revenue has published guidance on the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) in a new Tax and Duty ManualRevenue has published guidance on the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) in a new Tax and Duty Manual. RZLT applies to land that, on or after 1 January 2022, is zoned as being suitable for residential development and is serviced, with certain exclusions. RZLT … Read More

Moratorium on CRO Enforcement comes to an end

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Moratorium on CRO Enforcement Comes To An EndBack in 2020, the Companies Registration Office provided an amnesty to companies in Ireland regarding their statutory filings in recognition of the difficulties arising out of the Covid-19 Pandemic. This included provisions for extending the filing deadline for annual returns and financial statements and a moratorium on involuntary strike-offs, meaning those companies that … Read More

Revised Motor Travel Rates

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Revised Motor Travel RatesThe Department of Public Expenditure and Reform has announced changes to the motor mileage rates for civil service. The new rates come into effect from 1st September 2022.  Motoring expenses The rates and mileage bands in place since 1st April 2017 have been reviewed in the context of current motoring input costs. It also takes account of … Read More

Why accounting firms are best placed to offer Cyber Security services

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Why accounting firms are best placed to offer Cyber Security servicesCyber Security is a significant concern for businesses of all sizes. Your company, customers, and data are vulnerable without a protection plan in place. Even worse, if a cyber-attack occurs, you may never recover from the damage to your reputation and the cost of dealing with the fallout. Working with … Read More