Simple steps to cutting your tax bill

We live in taxing times, but turning the tables on our annual return can provide an opportunity to make something back, writes Paul Merriman

We’re all aware of the certainty of death and taxes, and, as we accountants say, it’s accrual world out there!

But paying too much income tax is as common as paying too little, so it is important to understand what you’re entitled to claim, and how the Revenue website has made the whole process easier for both PAYE workers and the self-employed.

Online claims

My Account (previously PAYE Anytime) is an excellent online ...