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Read moreCapital Gains Tax update
In this week’s Blog Nuala McGowan, CPA, ACA, AIA and founder of McGowan Accountancy Services explains that the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) payment deadline is 31st January for assets disposed of between 1st December and 31st December 2025. Nuala says…
Read moreNuala showcases business on Shannonside radio
Nuala McGowan, CPA, ACA, AIA and founder of McGowan Accountancy Services , showcased her business on Shannonside Radio this week when she entered a competition to win €1,000 worth of Radio and Digital advertising on the radio station. Nuala logged on…
Read moreGrinds for students
Nuala McGowan, CPA, ACA, AIA and founder of McGowan Accountancy Services is now offering Grinds in Business, Accountancy and Taxation at all levels including Secondary and Third Level Students. Nuala has a wealth of experience in delivering grinds to secondary…
Read moreChanges to National Minimum Wage
In her first blog of the New Year Nuala McGowan, CPA, ACA, AIA and founder of McGowan Accountancy Services advises on changes to the national minimum hourly rate. The national minimum hourly rate has increased to €14.15 with effect from…
Read moreA guide to self-assessment
In this week’s Blog Nuala McGowan, CPA, ACA, AIA and founder of McGowan Accountancy Services explains the basic principles of the self-assessment system as it applies to Income Tax and points to some useful links on the Revenue.ie website. The…
Read moreAdvice on purchasing goods online
With Black Friday on the horizon Nuala McGowan, CPA, ACA, AIA and founder of McGowan Accountancy Services offers some advice on purchasing goods online. If you are buying goods online, you may have to pay duty and tax on them….
Read moreAgent and advisor e-linking update
Revenue launched a new agent and advisor e-linking application which went live at the end of March 2025. Nuala McGowan, CPA, ACA, AIA, and founder of McGowan Accountancy Services says the application will enhance digital security by protecting both practitioners…
Read moreMary McDonagh to speak at Accountancy Matters WhatsApp Group meeting
Mary McDonagh, Head of HR & Payroll Services, IFAC Services has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at the second meeting of the Accountancy Matters WhatsApp Group, sponsored by Friel Stafford, which takes place on Friday, 22nd August 2025 at…
Read moreAll you need to know about registering an employee for PAYE
If you hire an employee, you must first register as an employer and notify Revenue of your name and address and your intention to pay staff. You should do this through MyEnquiries in Revenue Online Service (ROS) before paying your employee. As an…
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