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Auto-Enrolment and Contractors: Your Opt-Out Window Is Approaching

Budget, Industry News & Updates, Wealth Management & Financial Planning

Ireland's new auto-enrolment pension scheme, My Future Fund, began at the start of this year, and if you are a contractor who met the eligibility criteria, you may have been enrolled in January without lifting a finger. Now, you are approaching the point where you can choose to step back from the scheme if it is not the right fit for you. Here’s the options available to you.

Soak Up the Summer Savings: How Contractors Get More from iPerks

Icon Accounting Updates and News

With Icon Accounting, you get access to iPerks, a client exclusive rewards platform packed with real savings on the things you actually spend money on. This summer, that includes some of the best travel, lifestyle and leisure deals of the year.

The Complete Contractor Expenses Ireland Checklist: Are You Leaving Money on the Table?

Business Expenses for Contractors

A complete guide to contractor expenses in Ireland - discover every allowable expense, how to claim correctly, and how to maximise your take-home pay.

The Ultimate Guide to Switching Accountants in Ireland: A Smooth Transition for Contractors

Contracting info, Limited Company Solutions & Setup

Switching accountants in Ireland is a common move we see contractors make for a number of reasons. Whether you’ve been getting slow replies, vague advice, or just feel like your accountant doesn’t really understand contracting, the good news is this: moving is simpler than you think, and we make sure there’s no disruption to your pay along the way.

Putting your contract income to work: Saving for your child’s education

Wealth Management & Financial Planning

The cost of third-level education in Ireland has risen sharply in recent years and shows no sign of slowing. Whether your child is a toddler or already in secondary school, now is the right time to start thinking about how to fund that journey, and your new contract income may be exactly the catalyst you need.

Know Your Worth: How to Use a Contractor Take Home Pay Calculator in Ireland

Contracting info, Limited Company Solutions & Setup

If you’ve just been offered a contract role, the first question is usually the same: “what will I actually take home?” That’s exactly what our free contractor take-home pay calculator Ireland is built to answer. In a few quick steps, you can model your estimated net pay based on your contract rate, tax situation, pension contributions, and business expenses before you sign a thing.

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