If you live in the Republic of Ireland and commute to work in Northern Ireland, paying UK tax does not automatically settle your Irish tax position. Transborder Workers’ Relief can reduce the Irish income tax due on qualifying employment income. If that is your only income, it can bring your Irish income tax bill to zero.

You have found the right person for the job. They live in Northern Ireland. Do they go on your Irish payroll?

A day working from home in Louth is an Irish working day, even when the employer is in Belfast. A day working from home in Newry is a UK working day, even when the employer is in Dundalk.

When you take on employees in Ireland, you must register with Revenue, run payroll, give payslips, pay tax, PRSI and USC each month, and enrol eligible staff in a pension. Small Business Payroll does all of this for you for a fixed annual fee from €329 plus VAT.

The working world has changed. Remote work is here to stay, opening doors for Irish businesses to hire talented professionals from across the UK without geographical limitations. As a small business owner in Ireland, you might be eager to tap into this wider talent pool, but concerned about the tax implications that could follow.

As Ireland was placed under a red level weather warning nationwide on Wednesday due to Storm Éowyn, many workers have been left wondering what their rights are, with people being advised to ‘shelter in place’.

The Workplace Relations Act 2015 (Fixed Payment Notice) Regulations 2023 was published on 12 January 2024, consolidating new and existing fixed payment notices for employment law offences.

The Mortgage Interest Tax Credit (MITC) was introduced by the Irish Government in Budget 2024 to ease the financial burden on homeowners in Ireland. It is thought that just under 200,000 people in Ireland are entitled to claim the credit. However, many property owners are unsure of the steps involved in claiming the credit.

We know that precision, efficiency and compliance are key when managing payroll for clients at an accountancy firm. We also know that payroll busywork can be a drain on your valuable resources. Enter Small Business Payroll: your payroll outsourcing partner.

There are changes coming from 1st January 2024 that will affect small business owners. Here are what the changes mean and what you need to do.