Specialist accounting for plumbers, electricians, builders and painters across County Louth. RCT, VAT, and tax returns — we speak your language.
If you are a plumber, electrician, builder, or painter in County Louth, you need an accountant who understands the construction industry. The rules around RCT, VAT on construction services, and subcontractor arrangements are different from other sectors, and getting them wrong can cost you dearly.
We look after dozens of tradespeople across Dundalk and the surrounding area. We understand the practical reality of your working life: you are on-site all day, you do not have time for paperwork, and you need someone who can handle your tax affairs without any fuss. That is exactly what we do.
Talk to Paddy about trades & construction -- free initial consultation.
Paddy speaks plain English, not accountant jargon. When he says you can claim something, he will explain why. When he says you cannot, he will explain that too. No surprises, no jargon, just straightforward advice from someone who has been looking after trades businesses for over thirty years.
Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT) applies to payments in the construction, forestry, and meat processing industries. If you are a principal contractor, you must deduct RCT from payments to subcontractors at the correct rate and file returns with Revenue. If you are a subcontractor, your RCT rate depends on your compliance history. We manage all RCT obligations and work to get you to the lowest possible rate.
As a tradesperson, you can claim a wide range of expenses against your tax bill: tools, equipment, work clothing, van running costs, fuel, materials, insurance, phone bills, training courses, and more. If you work from home, you may also claim a portion of your household expenses. We make sure you claim every allowable expense and keep the records Revenue require.
Many tradespeople start as sole traders and wonder when or whether they should set up a limited company. The answer depends on your turnover, your growth plans, and your personal circumstances. We review your numbers regularly and advise you when the time is right to incorporate.
If you carry out construction work in Northern Ireland, different VAT rules apply under the domestic reverse charge mechanism. You may also need to register for the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) in the UK. We advise trades clients who work on both sides of the border and make sure you are compliant in both jurisdictions.
As a plumber running my own show, I needed someone who understood the construction industry. Paddy sorted my RCT, my VAT, and my tax returns without any fuss. He speaks plain English.
Declan
Dundalk · Trades
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Common questions about trades & construction in Dundalk
Relevant Contracts Tax applies to payments in the construction, forestry, and meat processing industries. If you are a principal contractor, you must deduct RCT from payments to subcontractors. If you are a subcontractor, your RCT rate depends on your tax compliance history. We manage all RCT obligations for our trades clients.
You can claim tools, equipment, work clothing, van running costs, materials, insurance, phone bills, training, and more. If you work from home, you may also claim a portion of household expenses. We make sure you claim every allowable expense and keep the right records.
Most tradespeople start as sole traders because it is simpler. As your turnover grows, a limited company can offer tax advantages and liability protection. We review your numbers and help you decide when (or if) the time is right to incorporate.
Yes. If you carry out construction work in Northern Ireland, different VAT rules apply under the domestic reverse charge mechanism. You may also need to register for Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) in the UK. We advise trades clients who work on both sides of the border.
Yes. Your RCT rate is determined by your compliance record with Revenue. If you have filed all returns on time and paid all taxes due, you should qualify for the zero percent rate. We review your compliance status and take the steps needed to get you to the lowest rate possible.
Your first consultation is free and without obligation. Fill in the form below or call us on 042 933 6744.
