AVAILABLE Dates
March 4, 2026
COURSE DELIVERY
Online
START TIME
9:30am
FINISH TIME
3:30pm

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To secure a place, please contact us on 01 2933650 or email kellie@cmgtraining.com

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A few words from our tutor on what you can expect from this course

Course Description

BIK • PRSI • Pensions Auto Enrolment Updates • Enhanced Reporting Requirements (ERR) • Tax Treatment with Reference to S192 • Civil Service Subsistence Rate

This one-day course will provide a comprehensive overview of the Irish employment tax landscape, giving attendees the knowledge and confidence to manage payroll tax obligations accurately and compliantly. The course focuses on real-world scenarios, current revenue priorities and common audit risk areas, helping participants to understand not just the rules, but how they apply in practice. Attendees will gain valuable insights into PAYE, PRSI, USC, BIK, Termination payments, Revenue Audits and emerging issues such as remote working and share-based remuneration, enabling attendees to minimise risk, avoid costly errors and respond effectively to Revenue interventions.

This course can potentially save you thousands of euros in advisory and legal costs should you fail to comply or understand your obligations to implement proper employment tax law correctly.

Topics

  • Employment status for tax purposes – Employed Vs Self Employed
  • PRSI & USC Update
  • Benefits-in-kind (BIK), Perquisites, Salary Sacrifice, company cars, medical insurance premiums
  • Travel & Subsistence Payments - Daily meal allowance minimum and maximum tax free amounts
  • Staff outings - dinners, lunches, Christmas parties, summer parties
  • Enhanced Reporting Requirements (ERR)
  • PAYE Settlement Agreements – Taxing of Settlements – Tax Treatment, Exemptions
  • Maternity, Paternity, Redundancy (out of the ordinary ) Tax Scenarios
  • Tax treatment with reference to S192
  • Rules which apply to termination payments
  • Payroll Tax Compliance
  • Electronic Filing and Reporting
  • Pensions Update for Employers – auto enrolment.
  • Redundancies, Termination Payments & Tax Treatment - compromise agreements - what it the most tax efficient or mutually beneficial way for employers to pay departing employees?
  • Employment Tax – Revenue Interventions
  • Revenue Audit – Self Correction, Disclosures, Interest and Penalties
  • Penalties for late/incorrect payroll tax filings
  • Share Purchase and RSUs
  • SARP - talent-attraction tax relief
  • Staying updated on changes to tax laws and regulations that affect employment taxes.
  • Employees requesting to work in other tax jurisdictions remotely while under an Irish contract of employment

For more information on the specific course content and tutor information, please contact us on 01-2933650

Who Should Attend

Payroll, HR and Finance managers and staff, or anyone who works in, or is responsible for the Payroll/HR function will find this course to be of immense benefit.

Certification

On completion of this one-day training course, you will receive your Certificate of Attendance. Please note certificates are issued at the close of the training course to participants on completion of the course.

This course may qualify for CPD points. Please check directly with your association or awarding body to see how many points they will award.

Cost

An ‘Early Bird’ discounted rate of €545 is currently available. This training course normal rate is €645. Places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis. PLEASE NOTE THE EARLY BIRD RATE CLOSES 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO COURSE DATE.

The course cost includes all course documentation and Certificate of Attendance.

“It was super interesting and helpful. Thank you!”

- Sanja Grabovac, Payroll and Accounts Administrator, Focus Ireland

“Excellent session, speakers were really knowledgeable and interactive. Would highly recommend this course to anyone trying to get a better understanding of Employment Tax.”

- Jennifer Coyle, Office Manager & HR Associate, Quintain Ireland

Commonly Asked Questions

What is employment tax?

Employment tax refers to statutory taxes and charges applied to employee remuneration, including income tax and social contributions.

Why is employment tax compliance complex?

Rules vary depending on pay type, benefits, employment status and reporting obligations, increasing the risk of error.

What risks arise from incorrect employment tax treatment?

Errors can result in underpayments, penalties, interest and audit exposure.

Who is responsible for managing employment tax obligations?

Responsibility typically sits with payroll, HR and finance functions within an organisation.

How does this course relate to employment tax obligations?

This course examines employment tax principles and compliance considerations relevant to employers.

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