OSK Blog

Government approves details of “Restart Grant” for small businesses

The Government has agreed details of the new €250m Restart Grant, which will give direct grant aid to micro and small businesses to help them with the costs associated with reopening and reemploying workers following COVID-19 closures.

Revenue confirms 'warehousing' of COVID-19 related tax debt and further interest suspension arrangements for businesses

Government supports for COVID-19 impacted businesses

The Government has issued comprehensive guidance, practical steps and supports for to help your business during the COVID-19 crisis. Contact OSK Accountants for more.

What are the implications for foreign employers with employees working in Ireland?

With the current COVID-19 travel restrictions many employees who are employed by a foreign employer have had to remain in Ireland and carry out their work here in Ireland.

What Business Expenses can you claim if you run your business from home?

Many self-employed and company directors, are now running their business from home so find out what expenses will be allowed as a business cost and allowable or tax relief.

Temporary COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme

COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

The COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment is a payment of €350 per week. It is available to all employees and the self-employed who have lost their job due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.

Revenue measures to assist SMEs experiencing cashflow difficulties arising from COVID-19

Revenue outlined some key advice and actions taken to assist small and medium enterprise (SME)* businesses experiencing cashflow and trading difficulties arising from the impacts of the virus.

Revenue changes date for payment of Local Property Tax (LPT) to 21 May

Property owners - the payment date for Local Property Tax (LPT) has changed from 21 March 2020 to 21 May 2020.

Employer COVID-19 Refund Scheme & Supports Available

The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection is setting up a refund scheme for employers which will pay them the €203 per week for each worker who would otherwise have been laid off because a business has to cease trading due to HSE advice on ‘social distancing’.