Business News

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

12th October 2026

We here at Mooney and Co 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 Budget 2027 has now been delivered, and months of speculation have been replaced by actual measures that will shape the costs, tax bills and opportunities facing Irish businesses…

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

9th October 2026

We here at Mooney and Co 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…

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

8th October 2026

At Mooney and Co 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 tr…

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

7th October 2026

We here at Mooney and Co 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 e…

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

6th October 2026

At Mooney and Co 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 laborator…

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

5th October 2026

We here at Mooney and Co 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 al…

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

2nd October 2026

At Mooney and Co 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 few…

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

1st October 2026

We here at Mooney and Co know that Christmas is a time when many Irish employers want to thank their teams for their hard work throughout the year. The way you reward staff can make a big difference, not just to how the gesture is received but to how much it actually costs your business. Used correc…

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

30th September 2026

At Mooney and Co 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 1 January 2026, employers have been required to deduct pension contributions for eligible staff, add their own contributions and se…

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

29th September 2026

We here at Mooney and Co 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, sole traders, partners, landlords and proprietary directors must pay any balance of income tax due for 2025, pay their preliminary tax for 2026…