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At Horizon we believe that reimbursing business travel and subsistence expenses correctly is one of the simplest ways for Irish employers to support their teams while staying fully compliant with Revenue. When staff or directors travel for work, the business can usually cover their costs without any…
We here at Horizon know that late payment is one of the most persistent problems facing Irish SMEs. You have delivered the goods or completed the work, issued your invoice on time and then waited weeks, or even months, to be paid. Meanwhile, your own bills, wages and tax liabilities still need to be…
At Horizon we believe that selling services beyond Ireland is one of the best ways for ambitious SMEs to grow. Consultants, designers, software developers, marketing agencies, engineers and many other service businesses now work with clients across the EU and the UK as a matter of routine. However,…
We here at Horizon know that starting a new business is an exciting time, full of plans, ideas and ambition. Amid the work of finding customers, setting up premises and building a brand, tax registrations can easily slip down the list. Yet getting them right from the outset is one of the most import…
At Horizon we believe that rental property can be a valuable source of income and long-term wealth for Irish business owners and investors. Yet the tax rules for landlords are more complex than many people realise, and simple mistakes can mean paying more tax than necessary or facing penalties and i…
We here at Horizon know that many Irish SME owners assume sustainability reporting is something only large corporations need to worry about. In legal terms, that is largely true, as the formal EU reporting rules apply to bigger companies. In practice, however, those large companies cannot report on…
At Horizon we believe that attracting and keeping the right people is one of the biggest challenges facing growing Irish SMEs. Competing with large multinationals on salary alone is often impossible, particularly for younger businesses with limited cash. Offering employees a share in the future succ…
We here at Horizon know that Relevant Contracts Tax is one of the most important, and most demanding, compliance areas for construction businesses in Ireland. Whether you are a main contractor engaging subcontractors or a subcontractor working for others, RCT affects how payments are made, how much…
At Horizon we believe that the year-end stocktake is one of the most underestimated tasks in running a business. For retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, hospitality businesses and many others, stock is often one of the largest figures on the balance sheet. Yet the count is frequently rushed, carr…
We here at Horizon know that Budget Day grabs the headlines, but it is the Finance Bill that turns those announcements into law. Each autumn, the Finance Bill sets out the detailed legislation behind the tax measures announced in the Budget, along with many changes that were never mentioned in the M…