COVID-19
Our coronavirus knowledge hub has been designed to guide you through what support is available for your business as well as the latest news that may affect you.
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Our coronavirus knowledge hub has been designed to guide you through what support is available for your business as well as the latest news that may affect you.
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Tax Debt Warehousing: Deadline Extended
Businesses will not have to clear their warehoused debt until 01 May 2024.
Find out moreGovernment announces further enhanced supports for Covid hit businesse...
Changes made to EWSS, CRSS and Tax Debt Warehousing
Find out moreCurrent COVID-19 Supports to be extended following introduction of new...
Plans for new scheme dropped as Government decides to stick with EWSS and CRSS schemes to support affected businesses
Find out moreTargeted support for the hospitality sector announced
Due to the new public health restrictions imposed on the hospitality sector new supports have been announced.
Find out moreGuide to the BRSS
A comprehensive guide to the Business Resumption Support Scheme (BRSS).
Find out moreChanges to the CRSS
Following the postponement of indoor dining the Government have announced some changes to the COVID-19 Restrictions Support Scheme
Find out moreSBASC open for a second round of applications
The Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID (SBASC) is now open for a second round of applications
Find out moreEconomic Recovery Plan - what businesses need to know
Today the government announced an Economic Recovery Plan, here are the key points for businesses:
Find out moreTax Debt Warehousing and Company Directors
Directors cannot claim a PAYE deduction if their company is availing of Tax Debt Warehousing for payroll taxes
Find out moreOutdoor Dining Enhancement Scheme Revealed
A €17m fund has been announced by the government to help businesses serving food to create more outdoor seating
Find out moreExtension to deadline for Annual Returns
The CRO have announced an extension to the deadline for companies
Find out moreNew Eligibility Criteria for the EWSS Scheme
Businesses are advised to review their eligibility for the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme based on the new eligibility criteria
Find out moreGuide to the CRSS
A comprehensive guide to the COVID-19 Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS)
Find out moreNew Apprenticeship Incentivisation Scheme for Employers
The Apprenticeship Incentivisation Scheme provides financial support for apprenticeship employers who take on apprentices on all national apprenticeship programmes
Find out moreEmployers’ Guide to the EWSS
A comprehensive guide to the new Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS)
Find out moreAll About The New Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS)
The new Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme will come in to effect on 01 September 2020.
Find out more5 benefits of online accounting in a changing business climate
SMEs need an agile bookkeeping solution
Find out more10 things you need to know about the July Stimulus Package
The government have announced the July Stimulus Package - here's what you need to know ...
Find out moreRevenue’s TWSS compliance programme – what employers need to know
Revenue have begun checks on employers that have received subsidy payments under the COVID-19 Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme
Find out moreGovernment announces new grant for the self employed to assist with re...
Once off grant of €1,000 available to eligible businesses
Find out moreCOVID-19 Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme – time to recheck your eligibil...
It's time to recheck if you are eligibility for the COVID-19 Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme
Find out more7 reasons why you should shop locally in the post-coronavirus climate
Buying locally will become essential for local communities to continue to thrive
Find out moreTax Debt Warehousing: Parking of unpaid VAT & PAYE arrears
Government will legislate to allow Revenue to warehouse deferred tax debts associated with the COVID-19 crisis.
Find out moreNew Government Supports to help businesses as they plan to reopen
Government announces new supports to assist businesses as the plan to reopen the economy takes effect
Find out moreChanges to the COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme
Revenue have announced significant changes to the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme
Find out moreSelf employed can access increased Illness or unemployment benefit
Payment for people who have lost their job as a result of the pandemic will increase from €203 to €350
Find out moreEmployer claiming back COVID-19 payment- how to do this.
Details have been announced on the temporary refund scheme
Find out more5 potential steps to take if your business is facing challenges presen...
Here are some steps you may be able to take to protect your business during the COVID-19 crisis
Find out moreRead our expert answers to your COVID-19 questions
Can I still borrow money through a low cost COVID-19 Loan Scheme?
I run a small business and I would like to take out a business loan. Are there any low cost COVID-19 Loan Schemes still available or should I just go to my regular bank?
Find out moreAre there changes to the EWSS as a result of the new restrictions?
I have a small café with 2 employees and I am eligible for the Employment Wages Subsidy Scheme (EWSS). Have there been any changes announced to the scheme as a result of the new restrictions imposed o...
Find out moreDo I need to file additional monthly returns for the EWSS?
I am a small business with 2 employees and I have been claiming the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS). I want to continue to claim, but I hear that I now need to file additional monthly returns. I...
Find out moreCan I keep my staff on the EWSS?
I have 3 staff on the EWSS and I would like to keep them on it for as long as I can as I build my business back up. Am I ok to do this?
Find out moreWill I still qualify for the CRSS?
I am about to re-open my restaurant having been fully shut. Will I still qualify for the COVID-19 Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS)?
Find out moreHow is the Restart Grant taxed?
I am a sole-trader and I received a sum of money from the Restart Grant. How do I treat this for tax?
Find out moreWhen can I apply for the Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID (S...
I run a small business but did not qualify for CRSS. I hope to apply for the SBASC, when can I do this?
Find out moreCan I get a tax refund?
I read that under the July Stimulus package businesses and the self-employed that were profitable last year, but made a loss this year, may be able to get a tax refund. How does this work?
Find out moreHow can I get receipts to my accountant?
I want to file my 2020 tax return but I would rather not travel to my accountant to hand over receipts, what can I do?
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