Course Details

This course involves a whirlwind tour of recent tax cases, pausing to consider some of the more interesting ones and/or developments that may have a broad implication for Practitioners and their clients. Practitioners are very busy and don’t always have time to read all of the cases –  his presentation  identifies which cases merit further exploration, while also showing how the tax cases reflect persistent problem areas for small Irish businesses and the steps that can be taken to mitigate against future problems. 


Items covered include:

  • Importance of the Basics – keeping proper records, timely submissions etc 
  • Family Companies – risks with remuneration packages 
  • VAT – Registration issues, Kittle, etc 
  • CGT – Anti-avoidance, S.817 is back with a vengeance, etc 
  • VAT on Property – potential game-changer 
  • Tie-breaker clauses, farmers, casinos, etc etc. 

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CPD Course Speaker

Chartered Tax Consultant

Brendan Twohig

Brendan Twohig is a Chartered Tax Consultant and has been working in the tax sector for over 20 years. He joined the firm in 2006 having previously held key tax positions in both Irish and international firms. In addition to working with clients directly, Brendan also provides support consultancy services to other professional advisors and is a member of various consultancy and liaison groups.

Brendan is also a well known speaker and author on tax issues and regularly makes contributions to both local and national media, as well as to various trade journals.