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When Should a Farming Family Start Talking About Succession?
Many farming families assume succession planning begins with transferring the farm. In reality, succession can start much earlier through conversations, reviewing existing arrangements, and planning for the future while retaining full control of the farm.
Protecting the Family Farm Means Planning for the Unexpected Too
Succession planning is about more than passing the farm to the next generation. Discover why wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney and planning for loss of capacity are important parts of protecting your family farm.
Before Winter: How Irish SMEs Can Turn Energy Uncertainty into a Tax-Efficient Investment Plan
Irish SMEs can reduce their exposure to rising energy costs by investing in energy-efficient equipment and making the most of SEAI supports and Accelerated Capital Allowances. Discover how technical and tax planning can help businesses make smarter, more tax-efficient investments before winter.
How Agricultural Relief Applies to Farm Inheritance
When a farm is inherited, it's natural to assume a significant tax bill comes with it. For many families, that assumption alone is enough to put off having the conversation altogether. But one relief in particular, Agricultural Relief, can make a substantial difference to the outcome.
Hospitality HR Under the Spotlight: Why Now Is the Time for Employers to Review Their People Practices
Recent research from University of Galway has placed working conditions in the Irish hospitality sector firmly back in the spotlight. The findings make for important reading for employers, managers and business owners across hotels, restaurants, bars, cafés and tourism-related businesses.
The Farm Transfer Window: Why Timing Matters More Than Most Families Realise
Most farming families understand that a farm transfer needs to be planned. What is less widely understood is how many of the financial and tax benefits tied to that transfer are connected to specific ages, qualification levels and timeframes. Miss those windows and the options available to you narrow considerably. This is not a reason to act in a rush. It is a reason to start the conversation earlier than you might think is necessary.
Retirement Age Reform: What Irish Employers Need to Do Now
From 29 June 2026, the employment landscape in Ireland has changed significantly with the introduction of the Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 and the updated WRC Code of Practice on Longer Working. For many employers, this is not just a policy update, it’s a fundamental shift in how retirement is managed in practice.
Silent Redundancy and AI — The Risk Irish SMEs Don’t Know They’re Carrying
The Irish Examiner has reported on Covalen workers organising for the first time. For many SME owners watching from a distance, the reaction is the same: this is big tech - this is not us. That assumption is precisely where the exposure begins.
Accelerated Capital Allowances: A Smart Way for Businesses to Invest and Reduce Tax
New Revenue guidance highlights how certain investments can be written off faster for tax purposes.
The Wage Ripple Is Real. Here’s How Cork & Kerry SMEs Can Control It
If you run a business in Cork or Kerry—especially in hospitality, retail, or agri-business—you know that wage changes don’t happen in isolation. When the minimum wage rises, it sets off a chain reaction that can impact your entire payroll, from the floor to the back office.
Auto-Enrolment for SMEs: From Theory to Payslip
Auto-enrolment (AE) is one of the most significant employment law and payroll changes Irish employers have faced in years. While the framework is national, the pressure of implementation will be felt most acutely by SMEs on the ground.
The Influencer’s Guide to Irish Tax: What Every Content Creator Needs to Know
As Revenue intensifies its focus on social media earnings, understanding your tax obligations has never been more critical
Assessing tax liability on a property that you’ve lived in, but also rented out
Earlier this month, Tax Partner Tommy Walsh sat down with the Business Post to answer reader's tax questions. Here, Tommy gives advice to an individual selling a property they have both lived in, and rented out.
Opening Doors: How Ireland’s Rent-a-Room Relief Can Help Families and Students Alike
Orbitus Tax Partner, Tommy Walsh discusses a government-backed initiative that allows homeowners and even long-term renters to earn up to €14,000 tax-free per year by renting out a spare room to students.
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