In Irish news, the first Fiscal Monitor for 2026 has been released and Revenue has published updated guidance on the application of Relevant Contracts Tax to mixed contracts. In UK news this week, we review the progress of the current Finance Bill through the parliamentary process, and there’s still time to share your thoughts on tax supports for entrepreneurs. In International news, Accountancy Europe reports on the key tax risks for SMEs.
Ireland
1. The Department of Finance and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform have published the Fiscal Monitor for January 2026 which confirms an Exchequer surplus of €0.1 billion in the month.
2. Revenue has issued updated guidance clarifying how Relevant Contracts Tax applies to mixed contracts.
UK
3. The current Finance Bill has reached report stage in the House of Commons.
4. There’s still time to
share your thoughts on tax supports for entrepreneurs.
International
5. Read the recent Accountancy Europe report on identifying and managing key tax risks for SMEs.
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