Event Information

Start Time

9:00 AM

End Time

4:30 PM

DELIVERY

Online

CPD Hours

There will be CPD hours awarded to attendees. Please check directly with your association or awarding body to see how many points they will award.

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To secure a place, please contact us on 01 2933650 or email linzi@cmgevents.ie

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About this Conference

Go into 2026 with your employment tax knowledge up to date and your compliance strategy sharpened. This practical, information-rich conference is designed to equip payroll, HR, and finance professionals with essential insights and actionable tips across the most pressing issues. From Enhanced Reporting Requirements (ERR) and PRSI updates to PAYE Settlement Agreements and the rollout of pensions auto-enrolment, the agenda is tailored to help you manage changing obligations with confidence. You’ll also get expert guidance on BIK taxation, redundancy payments, employment permits, and tax planning for a diverse workforce.

With additional focus on audit preparedness, payroll accuracy, electronic filing, and the latest Revenue interventions, this is your opportunity to refresh your knowledge and prepare for the year ahead with clarity, efficiency, and compliance at the core.

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Agenda

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Enhanced Reporting Requirements (ERR): What Employers Need to Know

Speaker: Gerard Keating - FCCA, MBA, Finance Professional and Lecturer

Key updates from Revenue on ERR and what they mean for employers
Common errors in reporting benefits and how to avoid penalties
How payroll software can support ERR compliance
Employer obligations for real-time reporting of non-cash benefits
Practical steps to prepare for Revenue audit

Pensions Auto-Enrolment: Preparing for the Future

Speaker: Ross Neill, Senior Associate, Pensions and Employee Benefits Group, Arthur Cox

Overview of Ireland’s upcoming auto-enrolment system and employer responsibilities
How to choose the right pension scheme for your employees
Tax relief and employer contribution requirements
Impact of auto-enrolment on payroll and administrative processes
Employee opt-out provisions and employer obligations

Share-Based Remuneration: Tax Implications & Best Practices

Speaker: Maples Group

Overview of share schemes available in Ireland (e.g., Approved Profit-Sharing Schemes, RSUs, and ESPPs)
Taxation of employee share options and employer reporting obligations
How to structure share incentives to retain top talent
Common compliance issues and Revenue’s approach to audits
Practical case studies on effective share-based remuneration strategies

Taxation of Redundancy / Termination Payments

Speaker: Ken Killoran, Tax Partner - Employment Tax & Global Mobility Services, Forvis Mazars

Statutory redundancy payments
Potential tax exemptions available and lifetime limits
Calculating the taxable element of a termination payment
Reporting requirements for employers

Foreign Employments Exercised in Ireland

Speaker: Ken Killoran, Tax Partner - Employment Tax & Global Mobility Services, Forvis Mazars

Irish employment tax and social security considerations for short term business visitors and temporary assignees in Ireland
Special Assignee Relief Programme (SARP) relief

Benefits in Kind (BIK): Managing Taxation & Compliance

BIK tax treatment of company cars, electric vehicles, and fuel cards
Employer-provided benefits: Health insurance, gym memberships, and meal allowances
Revenue’s latest guidance on remote work allowances and tax-free benefits
Common payroll errors in BIK calculations and how to avoid them
How to structure employee benefits to maximize tax efficiency

Revenue Interventions & Audits: How to Prepare for Employment Tax Compliance Checks

Speaker: Sinead Scanlan, Tax Director Warren & Partners

Common triggers for Revenue audits in employment tax
What Revenue looks for in compliance interventions
Steps to take before, during, and after an audit
Handling voluntary disclosures to avoid penalties
Real-world examples of employment tax audits in Ireland

Payroll Tax Compliance: Avoiding Costly Mistakes

Speaker: SD Worx Ireland

Ensuring accurate PAYE, PRSI, and USC deductions
Late or incorrect payroll tax filings: Consequences and penalties
Electronic filing and reporting requirements
Managing payroll for a hybrid or remote workforce
Best practices for staying updated on Irish payroll regulations

Who Should Attend?

The Employment Finance Conference is essential for payroll, finance, and HR professionals ensuring compliance with Irish employment tax laws, PRSI, and pensions auto-enrolment. It is ideal for tax advisors and accountants managing PAYE, benefits-in-kind (BIK), and payroll reporting obligations, as well as legal and compliance specialists navigating employment permits, redundancy taxation, and Revenue audits. Business owners and senior leaders will gain insights into structuring tax-efficient employee benefits, while HR and payroll managers will learn best practices for payroll accuracy, workforce taxation, and electronic reporting. This conference is a must-attend for anyone responsible for employment tax compliance, payroll efficiency, and workforce financial management in Ireland.

Speakers

Gerard Keating

FCCA, MBA, Finance Professional and Lecturer

Ross Neill

Senior Associate, Pensions and Employee Benefits Group, Arthur Cox LLP

Ken Killoran

Tax Partner - Employment Tax & Global Mobility Services, Forvis Mazars

Sinead Scanlan

Tax Director, Warren & Partners

Price

SAVE 100.00 EURO BY BOOKING THE EARLY BIRD RATE OF €475 + VAT per Person – Normal Rate @ €575 + VAT.

Please note the early bird discount can close sooner than expected once a certain number of places fill up, therefore your prompt booking is strongly advised to avoid disappointment.

CMG Events Conference Discount

10% discount for the third delegate booked or subsequent bookings thereafter from the same company.

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