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We here at Horizon know that even the most conscientious business owners can make mistakes with their tax affairs. A VAT rate applied incorrectly, an expense claimed in error, income left off a return or a payroll calculation that went wrong can all happen in a busy business. Discovering a mistake c…
At Horizon 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 of tax…
We here at Horizon 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, when tills…
At Horizon 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 in a comp…
We here at Horizon 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 Budget 2027 has now been delivered, and months of speculation have been replaced by actual measures that will shape the costs, tax bills and opportunities facing Irish businesses next…
We here at Horizon 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 effect on the…
At Horizon 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 trade po…
We here at Horizon 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 efficie…
At Horizon 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 laboratories fu…
We here at Horizon 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 altered…