What each thing is, in plain English.
No tax-code language. If a word here needs explaining, we've failed — tell us.
Bookkeeping
What it is. Every transaction recorded, reconciled and categorised, monthly, on Xero.
Who needs it. Everyone, every month.
VAT returns
What it is. Bi-monthly returns filed on ROS, with a check that you're on the right scheme.
Who needs it. If you're registered — or should be.
Payroll
What it is. Payslips, Revenue submissions, pensions, the lot.
Who needs it. Directors and staff.
Year-end accounts & CRO filing
What it is. Statutory accounts and the annual return, on time, every year.
Who needs it. Every company.
Income tax returns
What it is. Form 11, preliminary tax, and a plain-English summary of what you owe and why.
Who needs it. Sole traders, directors, landlords.
Corporation tax
What it is. The CT1 return and the calculation behind it.
Who needs it. Every company.
Company formation
What it is. Set up properly the first time: CRO, Revenue, a bank, a share register.
Who needs it. New contractors and businesses.
Landlord tax
What it is. Rental accounts, allowable expenses, the RTB, and the return.
Who needs it. One property or six.
Revenue audits & letters
What it is. We open the envelope, we reply, we sit in the meeting.
Who needs it. Anyone who's had the letter.