News and Articles

Oct 07, 2026 News

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

We here at FHM 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...

Oct 06, 2026 News

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

At FHM 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....

Oct 05, 2026 News

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

We here at FHM 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,...

Oct 02, 2026 News

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

At FHM 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...

Oct 01, 2026 News

The Small Benefit Exemption: How to Reward Staff Tax Efficiently This Christmas

We here at FHM Accountants know that Christmas is a time when many Irish employers want to thank their teams for their hard work throughout the year. The way...

Sep 30, 2026 News

Auto-Enrolment Pensions: Top 5 Checks Irish Employers Should Make Before 2027

At FHM Accountants we believe that auto-enrolment is one of the most significant changes Irish employers have faced in years. Since the My Future Fund scheme went live on...

Sep 29, 2026 News

Pay and File 2026: Top 5 Mistakes Self-Employed Business Owners Should Avoid

We here at FHM Accountants know that Pay and File is one of the most important dates in the calendar for self-employed people in Ireland. By 31 October 2026,...

Sep 28, 2026 News

Budget 2027: Top 5 Areas Irish SME Owners Should Watch on Budget Day

At FHM Accountants we believe that Budget Day should be a planning opportunity rather than a source of uncertainty. When the Minister for Finance stands up in the Dáil...

Sep 25, 2026 News

The Hidden Cost of Poor Customer Retention: What It Means for SME Profitability

Here is the article for your accountants’ blog, written in a practical and compelling style for Irish SME business owners. We here at FHM Accountants understand that winning new customers...

Sep 24, 2026 News

Top 5 Financial Considerations Before Launching a New Product or Service

We here at FHM Accountants understand that launching a new product or service can be an exciting opportunity for an Irish SME, but turning an idea into a profitable...