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We here at J McEvoy regularly work with business owners who are weighing up big decisions, from buying or selling a commercial premises to relocating, expanding or investing in property for the future. In almost every case, the owners who feel most confident about their choice are those who spoke to…
Read MoreWe here at J McEvoy 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 effici…
Read MoreAt J McEvoy 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 laboratories f…
Read MoreAt J McEvoy we believe that every major purchase deserves careful thought, whether it is a family home, a commercial premises or the equipment that keeps a business running. For business owners, one question comes up time and again: should you buy the assets you need outright, lease them or simply r…
Read MoreWe here at J McEvoy 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 altered…
Read MoreAt J McEvoy 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 year…
Read MoreWe here at J McEvoy 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 correctly,…
Read MoreWe here at J McEvoy meet many business owners at the point where their company is growing, and growth usually brings two decisions close together: taking on more staff and, sooner or later, finding more space to put them. Hiring the right person can transform a business, but the figure on the job ad…
Read MoreAt J McEvoy 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 send th…
Read MoreWe here at J McEvoy 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 and f…
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