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Ireland's Deadline Looms: Companies Face Penalties Over Employment Status

1/11/2026

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In Ireland, companies face a January 30 deadline to address bogus self-employment or risk penalties.
The crackdown follows Revenue scrutiny after an October 2023 Supreme Court ruling that Domino's delivery drivers are employees.
The ruling has broader implications for businesses and their contractor classifications to avoid higher tax exposure, including interest and penalties.
Michelle Dunne of Grant Thornton Ireland emphasizes the time-limited settlement opportunity to mitigate future Revenue audits.

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In Ireland, companies face a January 30 deadline to address bogus self-employment or risk penalties.
The crackdown follows Revenue scrutiny after an October 2023 Supreme Court ruling that Domino's delivery drivers are employees.
The ruling has broader implications for businesses and their contractor classifications to avoid higher tax exposure, including interest and penalties.
Michelle Dunne of Grant Thornton Ireland emphasizes the time-limited settlement opportunity to mitigate future Revenue audits.