Author Archives: Comerford Foley

Passing on the family business – Part 1

Last week we spoke about some tax tips when purchasing a buy to let property. If you didn’t get a chance to read that click here. This week the inspiration for our blog is a conversation we had. It was with a potential client about passing on his business to the next generation. What struck

A problem gets heavier when the only one carrying it is you

Last week we discussed further about owning property in a company. If you missed that Read here. This week we are going to discuss some business strategy. We would hope to get a number of these posts out in the coming weeks. They will offer plenty food for though for business owners in the SME

Should I buy property in a company – Part 2

“Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away. Purchased with common sense, paid for in full, and managed with reasonable care, it is about the safest investment in the world.” Franklin D. Roosevelt Last week we looked at some of the tax implications of buying property in a company. We

Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme Extension!

As most people are now aware the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS) has been extended by the Government. Revenue have issued some updated guidance to give some clarity on this and how the extension will work. Some of the key points to note: The TWSS has been extended to 31 August 2020 The eligibility criteria

Salary or Dividends or both?

Last week we looked at two options when taking money from your company. This was either salary or dividends and we looked at the tax consequences of both options. If you want to get the basics from last week’s blog Read here When deciding to take salaries or dividends your circumstances may not be straightforward:

Salary or Dividends from my company?

This is a question that we are often asked. This week we will return to our “You ask We answer” series of blogs. Last week we looked at how Comerford Foley could help you set-up a company. We also explored how using our services could help you. To find out more Read here This is

Why use Comerford Foley to set up your limited company

We have been running a series of blogs about trading through a company structure. We have outlined some business problems and solutions to those problems. The main solution is the flexibility that a company structure can bring to your business. Read here Last week we looked at the tax pressure of being self-employed. We highlighted