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Library of Knowledge No. 36. Brexit will affect most business’ in one form or other. It is important that whilst dealing with the ongoing COVID-19 challenges in your business, that you do not neglect your Brexit strategy. Ensure to action now to prepare for 1st January 2021, Brexit day! The Department of Business, Enterprise &…

Library of Knowledge No. 35 On 17/09/2020, Revenue announced a four-week further extension to the Pay & File deadline for those who file online. For customers who file their 2019 Self-assessed Income Tax Return and make the appropriate payment through the Revenue Online Service (ROS) in respect of Preliminary Tax for 2020 and any Income…

Library of Knowledge No. 34 As you are aware the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) replaced the Temporary Wages Subsidy Scheme (TWSS) on 1st September 2020. Some employees (seasonal workers and new hires) may not have been eligible for TWSS, but now do qualify under EWSS from 1st September 2020. Revenue has implemented the July…

Library of Knowledge No. 32 The July Stimulus package included the new Apprenticeship Incentivisation Scheme for Employers. The Apprenticeship Incentivisation Scheme provides financial support for apprenticeship employers who take on apprentices on all national apprenticeship programmes. The incentive support covers all national apprenticeship programmes – 58 programmes as of August 2020 – and will apply to…

Library of Knowledge No. 31 This grant is available to self-employed individuals who closed their COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment on or after 18th May 2020. This will provide business owners with a once-off grant of up to €1,000 to re-start their business which was closed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. How to Qualify – the…

Library of Knowledge No. 30 Restart Grant – Update An improvement announced in the July Stimulus Package was the enhancement and expansion of the Restart Grant (application via your local authority website). To further support enterprises as the economy reopens and resumes activity, further grant funding of €300m will be provided to businesses through an…

Library of Knowledge No. 29. As announced on 23rd July in the July Stimulus Package, the Temporary Wages Subsidy Scheme (TWSS) will be replaced by the Employment Wages Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) from 1st September 2020 and is expected to continue to 31st March 2020. Qualifying Criteria for Employers. To qualify for the scheme, you must…

Library of Knowledge No. 28 Government launches €7.4bn Jobs Stimulus to help businesses re-open, get people back to work and promote confidence. The July Jobs Stimulus, a €7.4bn package is designed to stimulate a jobs-led recovery and build economic confidence while continuing to manage the impact of Covid-19. The priority of the Government remains the…

Library of Knowledge No. 27 The Lean Business Continuity Voucher – Overview The Lean Business Continuity Voucher is available to eligible companies to access up to €2,500 in training or advisory services support related to the continued operation of their businesses during the current pandemic. The voucher may be used to obtain services from approved…