Archive for October 2026
Selling Online? What Platform Reporting to Revenue Means for Irish Small Businesses
At Crean 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 great way to reach cu…
Read MoreThe Close Company Surcharge: What Irish Company Owners Should Check Before Year End
We here at Crean 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 of owner-managed b…
Read MoreThe Business That Depends on You: The Financial Risk of Owner Reliance
We here at Crean Accountants work with many business owners who are the driving force behind everything their company achieves. Their energy, expertise and relationships built the business from the ground up. But there is a hidden risk in that success. When a business depends too heavily on one pers…
Read MoreRaising Investment Through EIIS: How Irish SMEs Can Attract Investors With Tax Relief
At Crean 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 known as EIIS, offe…
Read MoreEnergy Upgrades and Solar Panels: The Tax Reliefs and Supports Available to Irish Businesses
We here at Crean 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 upgrades and sola…
Read MoreBorrowing for Growth: How to Tell Good Debt from Bad Debt
At Crean Accountants we believe that debt, used wisely, can be one of the most powerful tools a growing business has. The right loan at the right time can fund new equipment, larger premises, extra stock or the people needed to take on more work. Used poorly, the same borrowing can drain cash, limit…
Read MoreAdopting AI in Your Business: Top 5 Financial Questions Irish SMEs Should Ask First
At Crean 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 more accessible e…
Read MoreMade a Tax Mistake? How Revenue’s Disclosure Rules Can Help Reduce Penalties
We here at Crean 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 business. Discovering a…
Read MoreRemote and Hybrid Working: The Tax Rules Irish Employers Should Understand
At Crean 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 home brings its own s…
Read MoreGetting Ahead of Year-End: Financial Decisions Worth Making Before December
We here at Crean Accountants know how quickly the final weeks of the year disappear. Between busy trading periods, staff holidays and the run-up to Christmas, financial planning often slips down the list until it is too late to make a difference. Yet for businesses with a December year-end, and for…
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