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Trade Uncertainty and Tariffs: Top 5 Financial Checks for Irish SMEs Selling Abroad
At DMQ Chartered Accountants Registered Auditors 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 n…
Read MoreEmploying Family Members: The Tax and Payroll Rules Irish Business Owners Should Know
We here at DMQ Chartered Accountants Registered Auditors 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 an…
Read MoreR&D Tax Credit: Why More Irish SMEs Should Check Whether They Qualify
At DMQ Chartered Accountants Registered Auditors 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 multinatio…
Read MoreTop 5 Ways Irish SMEs Can Protect Themselves Against Invoice Fraud and Payment Scams
We here at DMQ Chartered Accountants Registered Auditors 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 eas…
Read MoreE-Invoicing Is Coming to Ireland: What SMEs Should Start Preparing for Now
At DMQ Chartered Accountants Registered Auditors 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…
Read MoreThe Small Benefit Exemption: How to Reward Staff Tax Efficiently This Christmas
We here at DMQ Chartered Accountants Registered Auditors 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…
Read MoreAuto-Enrolment Pensions: Top 5 Checks Irish Employers Should Make Before 2027
At DMQ Chartered Accountants Registered Auditors 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, ad…
Read MorePay and File 2026: Top 5 Mistakes Self-Employed Business Owners Should Avoid
We here at DMQ Chartered Accountants Registered Auditors 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…
Read MoreBudget 2027: Top 5 Areas Irish SME Owners Should Watch on Budget Day
At DMQ Chartered Accountants Registered Auditors we believe that Budget Day should be a planning opportunity rather than a source of uncertainty. When the Minister for Finance stands up in the Dáil on 6 October, the announcements will shape the costs, cash flow and tax position of Irish businesses f…
Read MoreThe Hidden Cost of Poor Customer Retention: What It Means for SME Profitability
Here is the article for your accountants’ blog, written in a practical and compelling style for Irish SME business owners.
We here at DMQ Chartered Accountants Registered Auditors understand that winning new customers is often a major focus for Irish SMEs, but retaining existing customers can…