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At John B Sheehy Chartered Accountants we believe that online platforms have opened up enormous opportunities for Irish small businesses. Selling handmade goods through online marketplaces, offering services through freelance platforms or letting property through short-term rental sites can be a gre…

We here at John B Sheehy Chartered Accountants know that many Irish company owners are surprised to discover that keeping profits inside their company can sometimes lead to an extra tax charge. The close company surcharge is one of the less familiar areas of Irish tax, yet it affects a large number…

At John B Sheehy Chartered Accountants we believe that access to funding is one of the biggest challenges facing ambitious Irish SMEs. Bank lending is not always the right fit for a growing business, and giving away equity can feel daunting. The Employment and Investment Incentive Scheme, commonly k…

We here at John B Sheehy Chartered Accountants know that energy costs have become one of the most significant overheads for many Irish businesses. Whether you run a shop, a hotel, a factory, a farm or an office, rising electricity and heating bills can quietly erode your margins. Investing in energy…

At John B Sheehy Chartered Accountants we believe that artificial intelligence offers Irish SMEs a genuine opportunity to work smarter, save time and compete more effectively. From drafting documents and answering customer queries to analysing data and automating routine admin, AI tools are becoming…

We here at John B Sheehy Chartered Accountants 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 busin…

At John B Sheehy Chartered 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 hom…

We here at John B Sheehy Chartered 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 sur…

We here at John B Sheehy Chartered 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 f…

We here at John B Sheehy Chartered 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…