Archive for October 2026
Company Cars and Benefit in Kind: What Irish Directors Should Consider Before Changing Vehicle
We here at Francis Cummins 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 ef…
Read MoreTrade Uncertainty and Tariffs: Top 5 Financial Checks for Irish SMEs Selling Abroad
At Francis Cummins 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 glob…
Read MoreEmploying Family Members: The Tax and Payroll Rules Irish Business Owners Should Know
We here at Francis Cummins 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,…
Read MoreR&D Tax Credit: Why More Irish SMEs Should Check Whether They Qualify
At Francis Cummins 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 labo…
Read MoreTop 5 Ways Irish SMEs Can Protect Themselves Against Invoice Fraud and Payment Scams
We here at Francis Cummins 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…
Read MoreE-Invoicing Is Coming to Ireland: What SMEs Should Start Preparing for Now
At Francis Cummins 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 nex…
Read MoreThe Small Benefit Exemption: How to Reward Staff Tax Efficiently This Christmas
We here at Francis Cummins 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 c…
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