Covid-19 Supports
Self-employed – How The Budget Affects You
Good news for the self-employed in Budget 2021 as Government recognised that the self-employed may struggle to pay preliminary tax payments based on this year's income and need to keep the show on the road.
Covid Restrictions Support Scheme ( CRSS ) Explained
Weekly rebate of up to €5,000 for businesses closed at level 3 or higher effective from 13 October 2020 until 31 March 2021
Budget 2021 – Commentary
A lifeline for struggling businesses with strategic spend to support vulnerable sectors and jobs
Cycle to Work Scheme – Allowances Increased
An increased allowable expenditure under the scheme from €1,000 to €1,500 in respect of "ebikes," and €1,250 in respect of other bicycles has been introduced.
Apprenticeship Incentivisation Scheme
The Government announced under the July Jobs Stimulus that the apprenticeship incentivisation scheme will provide a €3,000 payment to support employers to take on new apprenticeships in 2020.
Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) Q&A
The Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) replaces the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme from September 1st. Jmie O'Hanlon, Avid Partners answers your FAQs.
Company Law Amendments 2020
Amendments introduced to assist companies adversely impacted by the COVID-19 crisis to remain compliant and solvent.
Change in VAT Rate from September 1st
From September 1st, 2020 there will be a temporary reduction in the standard rate of VAT from 23% to 21%. Is your business ready for the change?
Temporary Income Tax Relief for the Self-Employed
On 6 August 2020, Revenue published further details regarding tax relief for the self-employed who will incur losses in 2020 as a result of Covid-19.
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