9 Dec 2025
How Irish SMEs can prepare for accounting changes
From 1 January 2026, significant amendments to FRS 102 will change how Irish SMEs present their financial performance and position.
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8 Dec 2025
Forvis Mazars support Medmark in acquisition
Forvis Mazars supported Medmark Occupational Healthcare on its acquisition of Blackwell Associates.
5 Dec 2025
From county pride to corporate drive
David Quinn and Cathal Sweeney talk to us about their journey from GAA changing room to Forvis Mazars boardroom.
5 Dec 2025
Irish Investor Awards 2026
Forvis Mazars is delighted to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Irish Investor Awards.
27 Nov 2025
Arcomet Towercranes VAT decision implications
On 4 September 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) delivered its judgment in Case C 726/23 (Arcomet Towercranes) concerning the VAT implications of transfer pricing (TP) adjustments.
27 Nov 2025
CAT Business Property Relief
Finance Bill 2025 announced changes to the definition of excepted assets which should provide clarity around succession planning for individuals from 1 January 2026.
27 Nov 2025
Pre-Year-End tax planning
As we approach the end of 2025, we have outlined some pre-year-end private client tax planning tips which one should bear in mind, including tax refunds, pension contributions, exemptions etc.
27 Nov 2025
Pillar 2 Registration and updates
In August, Revenue launched its portal dedicated to the registration of companies for Pillar 2 and issued letters to entities, highlighting the coming requirements.
27 Nov 2025
2025 Changes to Irish VAT Grouping Rules
Changes to the territorial scope of Irish VAT groups
26 Nov 2025
OECD’s November 2025 update explained
The concept of permanent establishment (PE) is significantly important in the area of international taxation and especially with changed working patterns and ways of doing business.
25 Nov 2025
PAYE Settlement Agreements for 2025
A PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) allows employers to pay income tax, USC, and PRSI on minor and irregular non-cash benefits provided to employees, instead of processing them through payroll. For 2025, the deadline for employers to apply to Revenue for a PSA is 31 December 2025.
24 Nov 2025
Revenue opens payroll misclassification window
Revenue recently published guidance on a new settlement arrangement available for employers who may have faced difficulties in making the necessary adjustments to their payroll systems since 2024 in relation to individuals who should have been treated as employees rather than self-employed contractors. The deadline for filing the settlement for 2024 and 2025 is 30 January 2026.
24 Nov 2025
Irish Pensions – Auto Enrolment
From 1 January 2026, employers must auto-enrol eligible employees into the new State-run My Future Fund pension scheme unless they already have a qualifying pension.
20 Nov 2025
Digital Omnibus package
On the 19th of November the European Commission released the Digital Omnibus Proposal and the AI Omnibus Proposal designed to reform and simplify digital rules and regulations in Europe.
19 Nov 2025
Forvis Mazars support BGF investment
Forvis Mazars are delighted to have provided financial and taxation services to BGF on its investment in GRANITE.
15 Nov 2025
Special Assignee Relief Programme (SARP) explained
Are you aware of the conditions to claim SARP and avail of substantial tax relief? Revenue will rigorously apply the conditions to be met to avail of SARP and will deny claims where these conditions are not satisfied.
12 Nov 2025
Ireland’s auto enrolment pension reform
Ireland’s landmark workplace pension reform is set to begin in January 2026 with the introduction of MyFutureFund.
11 Nov 2025
FRS 102 - 2026 Changes to accounting for Revenue
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has made changes to Section 23 Revenue, as part of its improvements to FRS 102. These changes will take effect for periods starting on or after 1 January 2026.
11 Nov 2025
FRS 102 – 2026 Accounting changes to leases
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has issued comprehensive improvements to FRS 102, The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
4 Nov 2025
Digitalisation transforming business in the west
This article, by our Audit and Assurance partner Maurice Hickey, first appeared in the Business Post published on 24 October 2025.
31 Oct 2025
EBA Strategic Priorities for 2026
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has outlined its work programme for 2026, reaffirming its core mandates in policy development, supervisory convergence, and risk analysis.
31 Oct 2025
ESMA Strategic Priorities for 2026
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has outlined its work programme for 2026.
29 Oct 2025
Practical tax reform to support succession
As Budget 2026 approaches, there is a clear opportunity to modernise Ireland’s tax relief framework to better support succession planning in SMEs, family farms and founder-led businesses.
24 Oct 2025
The housing crisis: How tax policy could help
Who will build Ireland’s future? How tax policy could help solving the housing crisis and infrastructure deficit.
22 Oct 2025
Finance Bill 2025 - housing and property
The Finance Bill 2025 contains many tax measures targeted at combating the housing crisis.
20 Oct 2025
Forvis Mazars support Mediq UK in acquisition
Forvis Mazars is delighted to have provided financial and taxation services to Mediq UK in its acquisition of Medguard Healthcare.
Finance Bill 2025
The Irish Government published Finance Bill 2025 (the Bill) on 16 October 2025. Many of the provisions contained in the Bill are to implement tax measures announced by Minister Pascal Donoghue in his Budget 2026 speech on 7 October 2025.
Event: AI and the Creative Industries
Forvis Mazars and IMMA recently co-hosted a thought-provoking event at the National Concert Hall, bringing together leading voices to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the creative industries.
17 Oct 2025
Launch of the CyberFundamentals Framework
We welcome the launch today of the new CyberFundamentals Framework. This marks a significant step forward in Ireland’s journey towards stronger cyber resilience.
13 Oct 2025
H1 2025 State of SaaS Report
Enterprise SaaS powers PE dealmaking while the tech IPO path narrows
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