Conference Chairperson & Opening Remarks

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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 Payments: Compliance & Financial Planning

• What payments are tax-free, partially exempt, or fully taxable?
• Employer responsibilities when structuring redundancy packages
• PRSI and USC considerations for redundancy payments
• How to handle redundancy payments for cross-border employees
• Practical strategies to support employees through financial transition

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

Employment Permits & International Workforce: Navigating Tax & Legal Challenges

• Overview of employment permit types and latest regulatory updates
• Taxation of non-resident employees working in Ireland
• Social security and PRSI considerations for international workers
• Managing payroll compliance for cross-border employees
• Best practices for onboarding international talent while ensuring tax compliance

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

• 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

• 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