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Increased Cost of Business Scheme and Power Up grant Reclassification Appeal Process
The ICOB & Power Up Grant Reclassification Appeal is open until 15 August 2025 for retail, hospitality, and beauty businesses misclassified during registration. This is not a grant reopening, but a chance to correct your sector and access funding. Guidance will be provided through your Local Authority. Learn more at icob.ie.
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Stamp Duty Reliefs for Irish Farmers: A Guide to Current Incentives
This guide explains the key stamp duty reliefs available to Irish farmers in 2025, including reliefs for family transfers, young trained farmers, consolidation, and long-term leases.
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Revenue reaffirms commitment to SCARP
Revenue has restated its support for the Small Company Administrative Rescue Process (SCARP), helping viable small businesses restructure and recover. Since SCARP’s launch in 2021, there have been 99 applications, with Revenue opting out in just 19 clearly defined cases. A dedicated SCARP team is in place to support fair and effective outcomes.
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Auto-Enrolment in Ireland: A Guide for Employers
From January 1st, 2026, Ireland’s new auto-enrolment pension system will automatically enrol eligible employees into a retirement savings plan. Employers must assess staff eligibility, update payroll systems, and prepare for new contribution requirements. Learn how to stay compliant and support your workforce ahead of this major change.
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What is the Help to Buy Scheme?
Help to Buy Scheme: A Boost for First-Time Buyers. Thinking of buying or building your first home? Ireland’s Help to Buy scheme offers up to €30,000 in tax refunds to help with your deposit—but only on new builds or self-builds under €500,000. If you're tax compliant and planning to live in the property, you could qualify. Need help applying? Our team can walk you through it.
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Beware of Fake Revenue Emails, SMS & Calls: Don’t Get Caught Out!
Scammers are posing as Revenue, sending fake emails, texts, and calls about refunds or unpaid taxes. These messages often use threats or urgency to trick you. Revenue will never request personal or payment information this way. Always access services by typing www.revenue.ie into your browser. At Amatino, we’re here to help you stay informed and protected.