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Remote and Hybrid Working: The Tax Rules Irish Employers Should Understand

15th October 2026

At CDM Accountants we believe that remote and hybrid working is now a permanent part of how Irish businesses operate. What began as an emergency measure has become an expected benefit for many employees, and a valuable tool for employers competing for talent. Yet working from home brings its own set…

Christmas Trading: Top 5 Cash Flow Checks for Irish Retail and Hospitality Businesses

14th October 2026

We here at CDM Accountants know that for Irish retail and hospitality businesses, Christmas can make or break the year. December often brings the busiest weeks of trading, the highest takings and a welcome boost to confidence. Yet it can also hide cash flow problems that only surface in January, whe…

Capital Gains Tax Before 15 December: Top 5 Points Irish Business Owners Should Know

13th October 2026

At CDM Accountants we believe that good timing is one of the most valuable tools in tax planning, and nowhere is that more true than with Capital Gains Tax. If you have sold or given away an asset this year, or are planning to before the end of 2026, the next few weeks matter. Whether it is shares i…

Budget 2027: Top 5 Actions Irish SME Owners Should Take Now the Measures Are Known

12th October 2026

We here at CDM Accountants know that once the speeches are over and the headlines fade, the real work of Budget Day begins. Budget 2027 has now been delivered, and months of speculation have been replaced by actual measures that will shape the costs, tax bills and opportunities facing Irish business…

Company Cars and Benefit in Kind: What Irish Directors Should Consider Before Changing Vehicle

9th October 2026

We here at CDM Accountants know that for many Irish business owners, changing the company car is a decision made on instinct: the old car is getting tired, a new model catches the eye and the deal seems too good to miss. Yet the choice of vehicle, and how it is provided, can have a significant effec…

Trade Uncertainty and Tariffs: Top 5 Financial Checks for Irish SMEs Selling Abroad

8th October 2026

At CDM Accountants we believe that Irish SMEs selling abroad have rarely faced a more unpredictable trading environment. Shifting tariffs, changing trade relationships and volatile currency markets can alter the profitability of an export order almost overnight. While no business can control global…

Employing Family Members: The Tax and Payroll Rules Irish Business Owners Should Know

7th October 2026

We here at CDM Accountants know that many Irish businesses are built on family effort. Spouses help with the books, children work in the shop during holidays and parents lend a hand when things get busy. Paying family members for this work can be perfectly legitimate and, when handled correctly, tax…

R&D Tax Credit: Why More Irish SMEs Should Check Whether They Qualify

6th October 2026

At CDM Accountants we believe the Research and Development tax credit is one of the most valuable reliefs available to Irish businesses, yet it remains significantly underclaimed by SMEs. Many owners assume it is reserved for pharmaceutical giants, technology multinationals or companies with laborat…

Top 5 Ways Irish SMEs Can Protect Themselves Against Invoice Fraud and Payment Scams

5th October 2026

We here at CDM Accountants know that invoice fraud and payment scams have become one of the most serious financial threats facing Irish businesses. Fraudsters are increasingly targeting SMEs, knowing that smaller teams, busy owners and informal processes can make it easier to slip a fake invoice or…

E-Invoicing Is Coming to Ireland: What SMEs Should Start Preparing for Now

2nd October 2026

At CDM Accountants we believe that e-invoicing will be one of the biggest changes to how Irish businesses handle VAT in a generation. Driven by new EU rules and Revenue’s plans to modernise the VAT system, the way invoices are created, sent and reported is set to change fundamentally over the next f…