Business Tax: Simplifying Complexity for Your Success

At Hogan and Associates, we’re equipped with a team of tax experts ready to demystify the tax code and provide strategic advice to help you minimize your tax liabilities while ensuring full compliance. 

Throughout the lifecycle of your business, you’ll encounter numerous tax obligations—from PAYE Income Tax and VAT to Corporation Tax and Entrepreneurs’ Relief and R&D Tax Incentives. 

Understanding and managing these diverse tax responsibilities is critical. The right setup and proactive tax strategy can mean the difference between business success and potential pitfalls. That’s why having a dedicated team like ours is essential to ensure you’re always in the best possible position.

At Hogan and Associates, our tax team offers comprehensive coverage across Corporate Tax, Innovation Tax, and Personal Tax. We’re not just about ticking boxes; we’re commercially minded and focused on the bigger picture, ensuring your tax strategy aligns with your overall business objectives. Let us handle the complexities so you can focus on driving your business forward.

Outsourced Finance: Elevate Your Financial Management

Whether you’re navigating a critical growth phase or simply prefer to focus on your core business activities, outsourcing your financial services or entire finance function offers a strategic advantage. This increasingly popular approach provides a comprehensive solution to manage your financial needs effectively.

Why Opt for Outsourced Finance?

• Partner-Level Oversight: Access expert financial guidance and strategic oversight without the burden of internal recruitment.
• No Recruitment Challenges: Eliminate the complexities and costs of hiring and training new staff.
• Reliable Coverage: Forget about holiday cover and employee absences—our team ensures consistent, uninterrupted service.
• Customized Reporting: Get financial reports tailored to your specific requirements and business objectives.
• Scalable Solutions: As your business grows, our services expand to meet your evolving needs.
• Complete Management: Trust that all aspects of your financial operations are expertly managed and handled.

Partnering with Hogan and Associates for your outsourced finance needs means you benefit from a dedicated team of professionals who streamline your financial management, providing you with the freedom to focus on growing your business.

Payroll Services: Streamlining Payroll 

Paying your team accurately and on time is one of the most crucial aspects of running a business. Payroll is more than just a number-crunching exercise; it’s essential for maintaining employee satisfaction and avoiding compliance pitfalls. With the complexity of payroll regulations and calculations outsourcing your payroll services can significantly ease your burden.

At Hogan and Associates, we understand that outsourcing payroll doesn’t mean your employees become just another statistic. We treat every member of your team with the attention they deserve. We integrate seamlessly with your operations, ensuring compliance with the latest payroll legislation and offering meticulous oversight to prevent errors and issues.

Unlike standard payroll bureaus that merely process data, we perform detailed checks and validate information based on our comprehensive understanding of your business. This approach helps prevent costly mistakes and the associated hassles, allowing you to focus on what you do best.

Our Payroll Service Solutions Include:

Data Management

• Client-Specific Reports: Access a wide range of customizable report templates tailored to your specific needs, providing detailed insights and data.
• Compliance: We ensure timely processing to keep you compliant with Irish regulations, including handling tax return information. Our commitment to compliance saves you time and reduces costs while keeping your employees satisfied.
• 24/7 Access: Enjoy real-time access to your payroll data at any time, ensuring you’re always informed without the stress.

Technology

• Cloud-Based Solutions: Securely store your data in the cloud, streamlining processes and eliminating unnecessary administration. Our secure portal facilitates easy communication with your dedicated account manager.
• Employee and Employer Self-Service: Provide electronic payslips and access to historical documents through a secure online portal, enhancing convenience and confidentiality.

Services

• Ireland Payroll Services: Opt for weekly or monthly payroll runs tailored to your business needs in both regions. Our automation ensures smooth operations and reduces administrative errors.
• Company Payroll Changes: Stay updated with any changes in and PAYE/PRSI and adjustments in payments.

Audit Services: Elevating Accuracy and Trust

At Hogan and Associates, we provide a comprehensive statutory external audit service designed to meet the needs of businesses and organizations requiring independent scrutiny. Whether you operate a trading business, investment company, LLP or have sector-specific requirements like those for solicitors and lettings agents, our audit services are tailored to ensure you meet your statutory or voluntary obligations.

Our fully accredited and registered audit team works in close collaboration with our accounts and tax specialists to deliver the objective, independent opinion you need. This integrated approach ensures a thorough review of your financial statements and practices, giving you and your stakeholders the confidence and clarity required.

How Can an External Audit Benefit Your Business?

• Increased Credibility: Our independent audit adds a layer of credibility to your year-end financial statements, enhancing trust among investors, partners, and stakeholders.
• Problem Detection: We identify potential issues within your accounting and financial systems, providing insights and recommendations to address and resolve them effectively.
• Impartial Review: For shareholders and stakeholders who are not involved in daily operations, our audit offers an objective evaluation of the business’s financial health and systems.

An external audit is particularly beneficial for businesses planning for growth or seeking to enhance their financial processes. Many clients find that the peace of mind and increased confidence provided by an independent audit far outweigh the additional costs.

Choose Hogan and Associates for a meticulous, independent audit that supports your business’s integrity and strategic goals.

R&D Tax Credits

At Hogan and Associates, we specialise in providing comprehensive R&D tax advice, serving as a trusted partner to many of Ireland’s most forward-thinking businesses. Our aim is to ensure your company is properly rewarded for its innovative efforts through robust and accurate R&D tax credit claims.

If your business is investing in R&D, or planning to do so, you can claim a 25% tax credit on all qualifying R&D expenditure, in addition to the standard corporation tax deduction of 12.5%. For companies that are loss-making or do not have a corporation tax liability in a particular accounting period, the tax credit can be refunded in three instalments. These benefits make it essential for any company engaging in qualifying R&D activities to take advantage of this credit.

Our expert team is here to guide you through the intricacies of the R&D tax credit regime and provide tailored advice for your business.

Our R&D services include:

• Preparing R&D tax credit claims

• Establishing systems to track and capture R&D expenditure

• Offering guidance and support during Revenue Audits

• Liaising with Revenue to resolve any queries

Fundraising: Unlocking Capital for Your Business Growth

Whether you’re a start-up poised for early-stage expansion, an established business in rapid development, or a management team aiming for a buyout, effective fundraising is often the crucial element in any corporate finance strategy. Securing the right funding can be transformative, enabling you to achieve your goals and drive growth.

Tailored Fundraising Solutions

At Hogan and Associates, we understand that every business and transaction is unique. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to raising capital. Our Corporate Finance team leverages deep industry expertise, extensive contacts, and strategic insights to tailor a fundraising strategy that aligns with your specific needs and objectives.

How We Can Help:

• Start-Up Funding: Assist early-stage companies in securing initial capital to fuel growth and development.
• Growth Capital: Support established businesses seeking funds to accelerate expansion and enhance operations.
• Management Buyouts (MBOs): Facilitate management teams in raising the necessary capital to acquire ownership from current business owners.

With our proven track record, we ensure that your proposition is presented compellingly and effectively, helping you attract the right investors and secure the funding required to propel your business forward. Let Hogan and Associates guide you through the fundraising process, so you can focus on what you do best—driving your business to new heights.