Guides
Tax, setup and the Irish rules for running an income stream — written for Ireland, sourced to Revenue. General information, not personal advice. Guides on freelancing and services live on GravyTrain.
Tax & Revenue
- How to Declare Side Hustle Income to Revenue.ieStep-by-step guide to registering for self-assessment, what counts as income, and how to file correctly. Includes the €5,000 exemption rule.10 min read
- Irish Side Hustle Tax: USC, PRSI & Income Tax ExplainedPlain-English breakdown of how your side income is taxed alongside PAYE employment. Includes worked examples at different income levels.8 min read
- Rent-a-Room Relief: The €14,000 Tax-Free Income GuideHow to legally earn up to €14,000/year tax-free by renting a room in your home. Covers Airbnb short-term vs long-term rules.7 min read
- Expenses You Can Claim as a Self-Employed Side HustlerWhat Revenue lets you deduct — equipment, software, phone, home office. Includes what you cannot claim and common audit triggers.6 min read
Specific income streams
- Selling on Etsy from Ireland: Tax, VAT & Setup GuideIrish-specific Etsy setup — VAT OSS registration, Etsy's VAT handling, what counts as a business, and how to declare Etsy income to Revenue.10 min read
- How to Start an Airbnb in Ireland: Planning, Tax & Revenue RulesShort-term letting rules in Ireland, planning permission thresholds, how income is taxed, and what expenses you can offset.11 min read
Scaling & Growth
- When to Register as a Sole Trader in IrelandThe exact Revenue threshold (€5,000 net profit), what registration involves, and the difference between sole trader, limited company, and umbrella.7 min read
- Setting Up a Business Bank Account in Ireland for Side IncomeWhich Irish banks support sole traders, fintech options (Revolut Business, Wise), costs, and whether you legally need a separate account.5 min read
- Turning Your Side Hustle Into a Ltd Company in IrelandWhen it makes financial sense to incorporate, the costs involved (CRO, accountant), tax advantages at higher income levels, and how to do it.9 min read