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VAT Rate Increase

The standard rate of VAT has been increased to 21.5% with effect from 01 December 2008. Click here for more

Budget 2009

Perspective, in association with Eugene T Doyle & Co. and Enniscorthy Chamber hosted a Budget Breakfast Briefing in the Riverside Park Hotel which was well attended by the local business community.

Budget 2009

Change in VAT treatment of forfeited deposits and cancellation charges

Changes have taken place in Revenue policy and procedures relating to treatment for VAT purposes on forfeited deposits and cancellation charges. The provisions of these changes are to take effect immediately. Click here for more

VAT – Service Charges in Hotels and Restaurants – Withdrawal of Revenue Concession with effect from 1st September 2008.

The Revenue concession, whereby service charges in hotels and restaurants are not regarded as part of the taxable amount if they are distributed in full to staff, is being withdrawn with effect from 1 September 2008. Click here for more

NEW - VAT rules for Principal Contractors and Sub-contractors

From 1 September 2008, there will be major change in how principal contractors and sub-contractors in the construction industry account for VAT. Principal contractors and sub-contractors will need to know how to operate the new system and be prepared for the change. Click here for more
 

Budget 2008

Perspective, in association with Eugene T Doyle & Co. and Enniscorthy Chamber hosted a Budget Breakfast Briefing in the Riverside Park Hotel which was well attended by the local business community.

Budget 2008

Charities Regulations

The charities sector is not currently regulated properly with no new legislation being published in the last forty years. This whole are is currently under review with a new bill that was published in April 2007. Click here for more