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Want to learn more about the world of Contracting or Icon Accounting? Feel free to browse through our different Blog articles and get answers to the questions you need.

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Why do people start, and stay contracting?

Contracting info

The results of our 2022 client survey showed that more than 90% of our clients planned to continue working as a contractor, up from 76% in 2020. This blog piece investigates why professionals are moving away from traditional employment to contracting and the main reasons that the majority of those that do move, decide to stay!

Tax Credits - What are they and what should I know?

Contracting info

In this blog piece, we give you insight in to tax credits, how they are allocated and the other important factors that you should consider.

Ukrainian Crisis Centre Ireland – Humanitarian Appeal

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As part of our ongoing effort to support the victims of the tragic events unfolding in Ukraine, we have partnered with the Ukrainian Crisis Centre to appeal to our clientele for support and are pledging to match all donations made by our clients.

5 Common Oversights for an Independent Professional

Contracting info, Expenses

Working as an Independent Professional can be extremely busy, but it doesn’t have to be busy without due reward. Check out our list of 5 common oversights that Independent Professionals often experience when Contracting, and stay ahead of the game!

20 Questions with Sanda!

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We caught up with Sanda Rusu from the Umbrella team to ask her 20 of your favourite questions! Disclaimer - no managers were harmed during our 'Beat the Manager' competition.

Claiming Tax Relief on Business Equipment

Contracting info, Expenses

As an Independent Professional Contractor, it is possible to purchase business equipment that you require to carry out your contact and to apply tax relief to the expense. In this blog piece by Gerard Kiernan, we discuss what business equipment you can claim for and how much tax you can save as a result of processing it through the business.

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