A question that we often get asked from SME business owners is – “Can I borrow money from my Company?” The thinking here is along the lines of…..…..sure it’s my company, my money! Unfortunately this is not so. The Issue Let’s take a company called Sunny Summer Limited. Sunny Summer Limited happens to rent out
You Ask, We Answer – “Why would my business be selected for a Revenue Audit?” We are continuing our series of posts about what you need to know when it comes to your taxes. These posts are based on real world questions that we’ve been asked by clients. So, if you need help with anything
My Employee is due a tax refund – Do I pay this or does Revenue? A popular question we get asked a lot is how to negotiate the mine field that is tax refunds for employees. Who in the world has to pay it? There could be a number of reasons for having to refund
“What VAT can I claim back to reduce my Vat bill?” Welcome back to our ‘You Ask, We Answer’ series! One of the most popular questions we have been asked is, what VAT can be claimed back to reduce my vat bill. Legitimately, of course. Do you charge VAT on the sale of goods or
“Can I deduct food as an expense on trips?” We’re going to be starting a series of posts about what you need to know when it comes to your taxes. These posts are going to be based on real world questions that we’ve been asked by clients. So, if you need help with anything specific,
Should you have an Outsourced Accountancy Partner? But what do we mean by that? As the owner of a small business, your time is the most valuable asset you have. What is the best way for you to spend your time? We find so often that owners and CEOs get ‘bogged’ down in so much
Electric cars and BIK exemption We are now well on our way through the year (where did March come out of?!), and now might be the time you start thinking about getting a new van for your business or car for your employees/directors. But with the initial cost involved, as well as the running costs,
Changing Your Accountant ‘It’s been great but it’s just not working out. I think we need some time apart.’ We have some news for you. Changing your accountant doesn’t need to be dramatic. Misguided views of loyalty towards an accountant should be avoided if the accountant isn’t doing their job. You change or review (or
PAYE Modernisation If that doesn’t sound scary then I don’t know what does. According to Revenue.ie it is ‘the most significant reform of the PAYE system since its introduction in 1960’. When the PAYE system was set up initially it was with the idea that most people had a ‘job for life’. Nowadays however, employment
Getting cashflow and financial projections right for 2018 In the business world, cash is king. So, knowing where your cash is, or where it’s going is obviously hugely important. Cash flow issues are unfortunately hugely prominent, but you can make sure you stay out of the trap by following a few simple rules. Your cash
