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Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS) Reconciliation Process & Deadline Update Oct 2020
The Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS) which operated from 26 March 2020 to 31 August 2020, enabled employees, whose employers were negatively affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, to receive significant supports directly from their employer through the payroll system....
Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) Update Effective from 20th October 2020
Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) Effective from 20th October 2020 the EWSS rates were revised as follows: Gross weekly pay Revised Rates Less than €151.50 Nil €151.50 – €202.99 €203 €203 - €299.99 €250 €300 - €399.99 €300 €400 - €1,462 €350 Over €1,462 Nil The...
Upcoming Payroll Deadlines: EWSS July/August Sweepback & TWSS Reconciliation
Below are details of two upcoming October payroll deadlines that may be relevant to you: 1.Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) - July/August Sweepback If you are an employer who qualifies for the EWSS you may now be able to back date an EWSS claim for employees who...
Restart Grant Plus – A Grant to Reconnect SMEs with their Employees and Customers – Deadline 31st October 2020
Restart Plus Time is running out if you have not yet applied for the Restart Plus grant. The deadline is 31st October 2020, and no applications will be accepted after this date. Note, for those that received the first Restart Grant a simple online declaration is all...
Covid-19 Adaptation Fund from Failte Ireland
**********************************The Deadline for some dates have been changed see below ******************************** What is it? The COVID-19 Adaptation Fund is the third step in Fáilte Ireland’s approach to re-opening and has been designed to contribute...
Waiver of Commercial Rates Process
We have received some clarification from Donegal County Council via Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce, on how the 6 months Rates Waiver is administered. Importantly, an application to the County Council is not required. They will automatically apply a 100% credit in...
Standard VAT rate change from 1st September 2020
As part of the July Stimulus Package the Minister for Finance announced a temporary reduction in the standard rate of VAT for a six month period. On 1 September 2020, the standard rate of VAT will change from 23% to 21%. The rate is due to revert to 23% with effect...
Covid-19 Supports for Micro-Enterprises
A one-off grant up to a maximum of €1,000 is available for most businesses that are not liable for commercial rates. Purpose: To reimburse a business which closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, for its’ reopening costs. Who is eligible? The enterprise support...