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Safe and healthy work in the Digital Age

As our workplaces continue to evolve and transform, the boundaries between digital and physical workspaces are becoming increasingly blurred. This European Week for Safety and Health at Work (21-15 October 2025) invites us to pause and reflect on what it means to stay safe and healthy in this new digital era. This year’s theme, “Safe and Healthy Work in the Digital Age”, highlights both the opportunities and challenges brought by the pace of digital transformation – from flexible working and automation to AI, hybrid communication, and the ever-present digital tools that enable us to connect and collaborate at speed. We can all attest to the fact that digitalisation is reshaping the workplace, not just by creating opportunities, but also by introducing new risks and challenges for employees such as isolation, increased pace of work, and fear of being left behind by AI.  While digitalisation has brought convenience, connectivity, and innovation, it has also introduced new psychosocial consequences.  The constant flow of information has blurred work-life boundaries, and social interactions through screens can impact focus, identity and wellbeing.  Understanding these dynamics is essential to creating health digital workplaces where people can thrive. Exploring the Cyber Psychology of Digital Wellbeing As part of this important week, Thrive and the Institute's Members team hosted a lunchtime webinar on cyberpsychology with Dr Nicola Fox Hamilton, who shed light on the myths and realities of screen time, social media, AI, and wellbeing.  The session explored how online spaces affect and shape our identity, behaviours and wellbeing and delved into key questions such as: How does online communication influence how we see ourselves and others? What are the psychological effects of constant connectivity and digital fatigue? How can individual and organisations build resilience and balance in an always-on culture? Through this discussion we were reminded that digital wellbeing is not just about managing screen time – it’s about understanding how digital environments shape our emotions, relationships and performance. Building a safe and health digital future As we look ahead, fostering digital wellbeing must remain a shared responsibility.  Organisations can promote a safer digital culture by: Encouraging healthy online habits and boundaries. Designing systems that support focus, privacy and autonomy. Promoting open conversations about digital stress and overload. Providing training on digital literacy and responsible technology use. By embracing these principles, we can ensure that digitalisation empowers rather than overwhelms – creating workplaces where technology enhances wellbeing, not hinders it. Let’s use this European Week for Safety and Health at Work as a reminder that a truly healthy workplace is one that protects not only our physical safety but also our digital and psychological wellbeing. Thrive is the Institute's wellbeing hub that provides access to a range of free wellbeing supports. For more advice or information, contact the team by email at: thrive@charteredaccountants.ie or by phone: (+353) 86 0243294. 

Oct 22, 2025
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Five things you need to know about tax, Friday 24 October 2025

In UK news, the Institute has issued its UK Pre-Budget submission which includes a recommendation to reconsider proposed changes to agricultural property relief and business property relief, and we bring you the news that our long-standing recommendation to provide a permanent Trader Support Service equivalent is being progressed by the UK Government. In Irish news today, the Department of Finance has published Finance Bill 2025 and Revenue has notified us of scheduled ROS downtime this evening. In International news this week, the European Commission has published a report highlighting the disparities with the application of VAT derogations by Member States. UK 1. Read the Institute’s UK pre-budget submission which features several Northern Ireland centric issues and again calls on the UK Government to reframe the draft legislation on agricultural property relief and business property relief. 2. In this week’s Cross-border developments and trading corner, we outline confirmation given by the UK Government to deliver a permanent support akin to that currently provided by the Trader Support Service which is due to cease at the end of 2025. Ireland 3. Finance Bill 2025 has been published by the Department of Finance setting out the legislative provisions required to give effect to the tax measures announced in Budget 2026. 4. Revenue has confirmed details of planned ROS downtime this evening which will commence just before midnight. International 5. Read the report published by the European Commission on the application of VAT rate derogations by member states. Keep up to date with all the latest Irish, UK, and international tax developments through Chartered Accountants Ireland’s Tax Newsletter. Subscribe to the Tax News by updating your preferences in MyAccount.  

Oct 22, 2025
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Institute highlights Northern Ireland impact of Inheritance Tax reliefs changes to House of Lords

The Institute’s UK Tax Manager, Leontia Doran, delivered evidence on Monday in the Palace of Westminster to the House of Lords Economic Affairs Finance Bill Sub-Committee. As set out in the Institute’s Pre-Budget submission, Leontia told the Committee’s inquiry into draft Finance Bill 2025/26 that the number of farms affected in Northern Ireland will be much higher than the Government says. The Institute is also concerned about the impact on family-owned businesses in Northern Ireland. You can watch the evidence session here. Leontia highlighted the cost and administrative burden of the changes and the lack of consultation by the Government on these policy changes, which thus far have failed to consider the human impact and the wider economic ripple effect. In the lead in period to the changes taking effect from 6 April 2026, tax agents are already managing a very challenging workload including preparations for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax and mandatory tax adviser registration. Leontia discussed the potential for transitional measures to reduce the impact on older taxpayers who may be unable to make lifetime gifts and survive the seven years necessary to avoid an Inheritance Tax liability. Overall, the Institute is urging the Government to rethink the draft legislation and to introduce a range of mitigations to protect smaller farms and family-owned businesses. If this is not possible, Northern Ireland should be exempted from the changes given its unique circumstances. Further detail on the Institute’s recommendations is set out in our pre-budget submission. Earlier this year the Institute wrote to the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury to highlight the disproportionate impact of these changes on Northern Ireland.

Oct 22, 2025
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UK AML supervision reform

Following its consultation on reforming the UK’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) supervisory regime, the Government has communicated its decision to professional body supervisors (PBSs) to proceed with the creation of a single professional services supervisor. The Financial Conduct Authority will assume responsibility for supervising legal, accountancy and trust and company service providers for AML/CTF purposes. It is therefore the UK Government's intention that the Institute, and other PBSs, will cease to be UK AML supervisors in due course.  It is intended that there will be a transition period, during which the professional bodies will work with HM Treasury and the FCA with regard to the transfer of supervisory responsibilities. The date of transfer of responsibilities has not yet been communicated.   The Institute will consider the full consultation response published by HM Treasury today and, with the other accountancy sector PBSs, will engage with HM Treasury and FCA in relation to the future of the UK AML supervision regime for accountants. In responding to earlier consultations on reform of the AML supervision regime in the UK, the Institute has previously expressed concerns about proposals to move to a single professional services supervisor. The Institute is awaiting more information in relation to this government decision, and we will keep you informed as we receive this.  There is no immediate change for firms currently supervised for AML in the UK by the Institute.  The Institute will support firms through changes arising in relation to the UK AML supervision regime. Further information can be found here.

Oct 21, 2025
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Chartered Accountants Ireland responds to the FRC's invitation to comment on the Practice Note Guidance for audits of smaller and/or less complex entities

Chartered Accountants Ireland has responded to the Financial Reporting Council's (FRC's) invitation to comment on the Practice Note (PN) Guidance for audits of smaller and/or less complex entities in the UK.  The FRC launched a consultation on a PN to support auditors in the application of International Standards of Auditing (ISAs) UK when auditing smaller and/or less complex entities. This consultation is part of the FRC’s year-long SME campaign.  As a general overarching point, Chartered Accountants Ireland does support the development of additional guidance in principle as small and medium-sized practices (SMPs) need to be able to apply ISAs UK in a scalable and proportionate manner given current challenges experienced in the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) audit market. A key element of our response outlines that a more preferrable course of action (rather than introduction of a PN) would be to begin the process to adopt the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board’s (IAASB) International Standard on Auditing for Audits of Financial Statements of Less Complex Entities (‘ISA for LCE’), with public consultation on adoption of the ISA for LCE being a necessary step in the process.  Chartered Accountants Ireland has also responded to specific FRC consultation questions outlining enhancements and changes needed to the current version of the PN.  The main item we highlight throughout our response to the consultation relates to the fact that the PN, in its current form, is difficult to apply and use due to the lack of alignment mapping to the underlying ISAs, which would aid ease of reference when navigating the ISAs and would help SMPs apply ISAs in a more scalable and proportionate manner. In addition, we have recommended certain enhancements to the PN content and wording including examples provided in the PN to support SMPs with implementing the guidance more effectively and proportionately particularly in the context of the following ISAs: ISA (UK) 315 Identifying and Assessing the Risks of Material Misstatement ISA (UK) 240 Fraud ISA (UK) 500 Audit Evidence ISA (UK) 570 Going Concern ISA (UK) 540 Estimates ISA (UK) 330 Auditor’s Responses to Assessed Risks ISA (UK) 600 Special Considerations - Audits of Group Financial Statements (Including the Work of Component Auditors) Revised Ethical Standard 2024

Oct 21, 2025
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ROS downtime on 24 October 2025

Revenue has advised that Government Networks are performing essential maintenance for two hours commencing before midnight on Friday 24 October 2025 during which ROS services will be unavailable. Date of upgrade: Friday 24 October  Time: 11:59pm on Friday 24 October to 02:00am on Saturday 25 October  Expected downtime: Up to two hours Affected services: Internet access across Government networks.

Oct 20, 2025
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Department of Finance publishes Draft Budgetary Plan 2026

The Department of Finance published the Draft Budgetary Plan 2026 (DBP) last week which is required to be submitted to the European Commission and the Eurogroup by mid-October, in line with EU Regulation (EU) 473/2013 of the European Parliament and Council. The DBP is consistent with Budget 2026, which was presented on the 7 October 2025. The DBP notes that a general government surplus of 1.6 percent of GDP is expected for this year and a general government surplus of 0.8 percent of GDP is projected for next year. The debt-to-GDP ratio is forecast at 33.0 percent of GDP at the end of this year. The ratio is projected to fall to 32.4 percent of GDP next year, partly reflecting the impact of strong nominal GDP growth. The projections reflect the macroeconomic impact of policy measures introduced in Budget 2026, and the macroeconomic forecasts upon which the Budget is based have been endorsed by the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council.

Oct 20, 2025
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Updated guidance on locums published

Revenue has updated its guidance for Individuals described as ‘locums’ engaged in the fields of medicine, health care, pharmacy and ‘dental associates’ engaged in the field of dentistry providing additional information for dental associates. The guidance has been updated as follows: The title of the guidance now includes ‘dental associates’ engaged in the field of dentistry.  Section 1 has been updated to expand the purpose of the guidance to include Revenue's position regarding the employment status for taxation purposes of dental associates.  Section 3 has been amended to provide guidance on determination of employment status for taxation purposes of dental associates and dental hygienists.  Section 4 now contains information regarding incorporation of locum practices.  Section 5 has been updated to include reference to the publication of the revised joint Code of Practice on Determining Employment Status. In addition, section 5 has been amended to include the link to the VAT Treatment of Dental Services Manual. Section 6 has been updated and amended to include an additional question relating to tax treatment of payments made to dental associates. 

Oct 20, 2025
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Revenue provides clarification on leasing disclosures in Form CT1

Revenue has issued a note, through the TALC Collections subcommittee, which provides additional information for the completion of the new panels on the Form CT1 in relation to section 299 leases. The note provides additional clarification on the disclosure requirements for leases agreed with corporate lessors and corporate lessees. The note also outlines additional relevant points regarding capital gains and group relief.  Revenue has confirmed that the content in the note will also be incorporated into the CT1 2025 Tax and Duty Manual when published as a reminder to filers.

Oct 20, 2025
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LPT clearance procedures guidance updated

The guidance on the LPT clearance procedures on the sale or transfer of residential properties has been updated by Revenue, to reflect new LPT clearance rules, effective from 17 March 2025. The following additional information has also been included in the guidance: Valuation date and duration of valuation. Sale of 'new and unused' properties. Sale of exempt properties.  Termination of deferral arrangements.  Properties sold by local authorities and approved housing bodies.  Penalties for non-compliance.  Sample of a Property History Summary (PHS).

Oct 20, 2025
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Revenue publishes updated guidance on recoupment of salary overpayments

Revenue has published updated guidance on the recoupment of overpayments of salary by an employer from an employee to include additional information and clarifications. Section 2 has been updated to include relevant content from three paragraphs previously referenced in other parts of the manual. A new example regarding 'Recoupment spanning a number of years’ has been included in section 3. Section 4 provides clarification on the procedure for an employee making a claim for a repayment of tax and USC and includes a new paragraph 4.3 regarding PRSI refunds. Section 5 has been updated regarding the recoupment of salary overpayment following the death of an employee. Periodic updates to dates and tax rates have been made throughout the manual.

Oct 20, 2025
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Finance Bill 2025

Finance Bill 2025 was published last Thursday, containing the draft legislation to give effect to the various measures announced on Budget Day. The Institute will be engaging with Revenue and the Department of Finance and other stakeholders this week to discuss this year’s Bill through our participation in the Business Tax Stakeholder Forum and the Tax Administration Liaison Forum. We will be reporting back with a full analysis of Finance Bill 2025 in our Tax Newsletter next Tuesday 28 October. You can read  this year’s Finance Bill here and the accompanying explanatory memorandum here.  

Oct 20, 2025
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