Corrigan & Co Limited

Our office is closed today for the Bank Holiday. We will reopen tomorrow at 08.30am.

🚜 The Sustainable Farming Investment Scheme (SFIS) is now OPEN!

Northern Ireland farmers can now apply for 40% grant funding towards eligible on-farm equipment and technology to improve efficiency, productivity and sustainability.

✅ 40% grant rate on approved items
✅ Grants available from £3,000 to £62,500
✅ Maximum grant of £25,000 per farm business
📅 Applications close 3 September 2026 at 11:59pm

Find out more and apply here:
https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/articles/sustainable-farming-investment-scheme

Our office is closed for the bank holiday. We'll reopen tomorrow at 08.30am.

📢 Rural Business Development Grant Scheme 2026/27 is now open!

The scheme supports the sustainability and growth of rural micro-businesses across Northern Ireland by providing capital grants of 50% towards eligible equipment, with funding available from £500 to £7,500.

Please note: This scheme does not apply to farmers or agricultural businesses.

🗓️ Application deadline: 12 noon, 30 July 2026.

Contact us if you'd like help checking your eligibility.

Our office is closed today for the bank holiday. We’ll reopen tomorrow at 08:30am.

Dividend tax is going up 📈

From 6 April 2026, dividend tax rates have increased by 2 percentage points for
basic and higher rate taxpayers.

💰 The government expects this change to raise up to £280 million in additional revenue.

If you rely on dividend income, now’s a good time to review your tax strategy.

💡 What this means:
• The tax gap between salary and dividends is narrowing
• The first £500 of dividend income is still tax-free
• Investors and business owners may see higher tax bills

📢 Free Live Webinar – Friday 24 April 2026 | 11:45am–12:45pm

Join us for an informative session covering everything you need to know about Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), including:

✔️ Qualifying conditions and employee entitlement
✔️ How to calculate and pay SSP correctly
✔️ The impact of company sick pay schemes
✔️ SSP considerations for agency, casual, and part-time workers
✔️ Essential record-keeping requirements

Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your understanding and stay compliant.

👉 Reserve your place today: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/3549479072009817179

📢 Just a reminder! The tax year has now ended.

It’s a great time to start gathering your records and getting everything in order 📂

If you’re unsure what you need or would like some guidance, feel free to get in touch!

📢 Important Payroll Update:

Changes are coming into effect this April, for employers, including increases to National Minimum Wage and updates to Statutory Sick Pay. Employers should ensure their systems are up to date and ready.

Contact us for more information or support with your payroll.