Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # John O'Callaghan Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://johnocallaghan.ie/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://johnocallaghan.ie/blog/) - [Newsletter - Spring 2023](https://johnocallaghan.ie/newsletter-spring-2023/) - Click here to view and download the newsletter in its original format. Good morning and welcome to our Spring newsletter. The year is flying, and surprisingly it has been quite a good start to the year for most of our clients, with good positive activity, despite rising interest rates, continuing supply chain issues and a shortage - [Newsletter - January 2023](https://johnocallaghan.ie/newsletter-january-2023/) - Click here to view and download the newsletter in its original format. Happy New Year to all, and hopefully it will be a prosperous one that will see reductions in interest rates, inflation, and general costs for Irish business. As we face a New Year, here are some things to consider and note. Paid Sick - [Newsletter - December 2022](https://johnocallaghan.ie/newsletter-december-2022/) - Click here to view and download the newsletter in its original format. Welcome to our December newsletter. This is a very important month for many of our clients, so here are some reminders for you. Vouchers I know we mentioned this last month, but we’re still getting questions on the topic so here’s a few - [Newsletter - August 2022](https://johnocallaghan.ie/newsletter-august-2022/) - Click here to view and download the newsletter in its original format. Welcome to our August newsletter - I hope you got to enjoy the recent heatwave, it really made up for the previous 8 weeks of lack of sunshine. As we face into the autumn, here’s some items for you to consider. Help Speed - [Newsletter - July 2022](https://johnocallaghan.ie/newsletter-july-2022/) - Click here to view and download the newsletter in its original format. Is There a €1,000 Windfall on the Way? You may be aware that many healthcare workers were paid a €1,000 tax-free bonus/thank you in the last few weeks as an acknowledgment of their efforts during COVID-19 over the last two years. Tánaiste Leo - [Newsletter - April 2022](https://johnocallaghan.ie/newsletter-april-2022/) - Click here to view and download the newsletter in its original format. I hope you all had a lovely Easter, and are enjoying the longer days. Pay Increase for Contract Cleaning Workers The Minister for Business, Employment and Retail approved an order which provides for a pay increase in this sector. The Order, which will - [Newsletter - March 2022](https://johnocallaghan.ie/newsletter-march-2022/) - Click here to view and download the newsletter in its original format. Welcome to our March newsletter. At the time of writing, war continues to reign in Ukraine, and our thoughts turn to its people, that they may be safe and an end comes to this madness. Our normal world pales into insignificance when compared - [Newsletter - February 2022](https://johnocallaghan.ie/newsletter-february-2022/) - Click here to view and download the newsletter in its original format. Spring is here, COVID is gone and there is an air of optimism going around. Now if we can just beat inflation... We’re into February, and hopefully your year has started well. Here’s some pointers to keep you on the right track. EWSS - [Newsletter - January 2022](https://johnocallaghan.ie/newsletter-january-2022/) - Click here to view and download the newsletter in its original format. Good morning, and Happy New Year. I hope you were able to enjoy Christmas and re-charge the batteries, and are ready to face 2022 with enthusiasm. I am optimistic that COVID will cease to rule our lives shortly, albeit it will continue to - [Newsletter - December 2021](https://johnocallaghan.ie/newsletter-december-2021/) - Click here to view and download the newsletter in its original format. Welcome to our December newsletter. I hope both you personally and your business are all ready for Christmas, and that it will finish the year off well for everyone. I’d like to thank our customers for your continued support during 2021, and I - [Newsletter - October 2021](https://johnocallaghan.ie/newsletter-october-2021/) - Click here to view and download the newsletter in its original format. Welcome to our October newsletter. A big issue for many of our clients is in supply chain, leading to delays in delivery to customers and this is having a negative effect on trading performance. The pipeline is strong, but people cannot complete the - [Newsletter - September 2021](https://johnocallaghan.ie/newsletter-september-2021/) - Click here to view and download the newsletter in its original format. Welcome to our September newsletter, heralding the start of Autumn, shorter days, return to school, return to traffic and for many a return to an office for the first time in 20 months! Personal Income Tax Return Deadline The deadline to file your - [Newsletter - July / August 2021](https://johnocallaghan.ie/newsletter-july-august-2021/) - Click here to view and download the newsletter in its original format. Happy August and I hope you are all enjoying the fine weather. While a huge amount of our clients have now been doubly vaccinated, the increase in the number of infections is worrying, not just from a personal health point-of-view, but the negative - [Newsletter - June 2021](https://johnocallaghan.ie/newsletter-june-2021/) - Click here to view and download the newsletter in its original format. Welcome to the June newsletter from a man who is now fully Pfizer vaccinated, and booked for Portugal in September. The economy for the bulk of our clients continues to flourish and prosper, and I think the Government deserve a lot of credit - [Newsletter - May 2021](https://johnocallaghan.ie/newsletter-may-2021/) - Click here to view and download the newsletter in its original format. Well, May has arrived, and with it brings a great air of optimism as many people have received their first vaccination, and many key industries such as construction and retail have reopened. We can meet friends again and we can get out of - [Newsletter - April 2021](https://johnocallaghan.ie/newsletter-april-2021/) - Click here to view and download the newsletter in its original format. Well Happy April! - The sunrise is just after 6am, and the sunset is almost 9pm. We can now travel within the county or up to 20km from our homes. Let’s hope we all get vaccinated soon and get away for a bit - [Government Supports for Dealing With COVID-19](https://johnocallaghan.ie/government-supports-for-dealing-with-covid-19/) - COVID-19 has hit Irish businesses; some are more affected by the pandemic than others. See what Irish government grants can do for you during COVID. - [Estate Planning for Farmers](https://johnocallaghan.ie/estate-planning-for-farmers/) - Estate planning can be complicated, especially for farmers. This doesn't have to be the case. Here's how farmers can plan their estate in Ireland.Estate planning can be confusing for the best of us. Throw in a farm in Ireland, and it can get even more complicated. That's why we've put together an estate planning guide for farmers in Ireland. Estate Planning for Farmers in Ireland: What to Consider If you're thinking about what to do with your farm, - [Top Tips for Working From Home](https://johnocallaghan.ie/top-tips-for-working-from-home/) - If you've been working from home, it's important to keep on top of things. Here is a list of top tips to help you work from home. ## Pages - [Home](https://johnocallaghan.ie/) - Focus on growing your business and leave the rest to us Now is the time to take control. Book Consultation A reliable partner Our experienced and highly engaged team are always available when you need us. Empower growth We work with you to achieve your short- and long-term goals and grow your business. 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We also of course offer all the day-to-day secretarial services your - [Business Planning & Coaching](https://johnocallaghan.ie/business-planning-and-coaching/) - We are experts in business planning & coaching both from a strategic perspective to grow the business and maximise your profits in the short term while building long term wealth and an exit path for you. As a business owner, you deserve to achieve the maximum return on your years of investment of time and - [Estate Planning](https://johnocallaghan.ie/estate-planning/) - We are experts in estate planning and inheritance taxes and we work with you to minimise the potential Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) payable by you and your family now and in the future. 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