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Report highlights challenges faced by self-employed

Financial instability and a lack of support are the top concerns of self-employed people according to new research from insurance company AXA.
Business • 04 Nov 24

Earned Income Tax Credit to increase by €400

To address the tax differential between the self-employed and those in the PAYE system, Finance Minister Michael Noonan said that he will increase the Earned Income Tax Credit by €400 to €950.
Budget 2017 • 11 Oct 16

€550 tax credit announced for SME owners

A €550 tax credit is to be introduced for small business owners and the self employed as part of Budget 2016.
Budget 2018 • 13 Oct 15

SFA calls for changes to self-employed income tax

The Small Firms Association has called for taxes and charges on income to be changed to “level the playing field” for self-employed people and entrepreneurs.
Business • 14 Jul 14

Self-employed help cut UK jobless rate

The number of people in work in the UK has reached a record high after further falls in unemployment, fuelled by more self-employment.
Business • 14 May 14

Business groups opposed to PRSI hike proposal

The advisory group on tax and social welfare has recommended an increase in pay related social insurance rates for the self employed.
Business • 06 Sep 13

SME owners' pension payments not hit by recession

A conference on pensions has heard that 72% of self-employed people and SME owners plan to maintain or increase their pension contributions despite financial pressures on their business.
Business • 25 Sep 12

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