Friday, February 25, 2011

How long does maternity leave last in Ireland?

If you become pregnant while you are working in Ireland, you are entitled to take maternity leave.

Your entitlement to maternity leave lasts for 26 weeks, together with 16 weeks’ additional unpaid maternity leave.

Employers are not obliged to pay women on maternity leave. You may qualify for Maternity Benefit, which is a Department of Social Protection payment based on PRSI contributions. Maternity Benefit is not payable during the 16 weeks’ additional leave.

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Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Tax Refund Tips: Redundancy

Were you made redundant at any stage over the past 4 years. Over 90% of employees made redundant are
not aware they may have overpaid tax on their redundancy package, refund amounts depend greatly on how much you earned during that tax year, if you were unemployed for the remainder of the tax year in question, and whether or not you claimed all credits and allowances that were due.

Refund Process: You may claim directly from Revenue using their PAYE anytime service or by contacting your local tax office. Alternatively, we recommend using a third party to process all potential tax refunds due. Outscourcing this process is simple, cost effective and ensures your claims are correct and accurate. Visit Paylesstax.ie for more information.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Tax Refund Tips: Medical Expenses

If you have paid for medical expenses in Ireland or anywhere within the EU, you may be entitled to a partial tax refund.

Most medical expenses are covered, there are exeptions however such as routine eye checks and some dental procedures. For tax years 2009 & 2010, The full amount of your medical expenses can be claimed. Tax relief is granted @ the 20% tax rate, regardless of whether you are a higher or standard rate tax payer.

Refund Process: You may claim directly from Revenue using their PAYE anytime service or by contacting your local tax office. Alternatively, we recommend using a third party to process all potential tax refunds due. Outscourcing this process is simple, cost effective and ensures your claims are correct and accurate. Visit Paylesstax.ie for more information.