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Accountants for farmers, co-ops and food businesses

Farming and food have their own reliefs, reporting rules and seasons. We prepare accounts and tax returns for farmers, audit agricultural co-operatives and support meat and dairy processors.

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Farm fields and a barn

Why it matters

Use every relief available to you

Farmers can claim reliefs that most businesses cannot. Stock relief reduces the tax on increases in stock value, with higher rates for young trained farmers and registered farm partnerships. Income averaging lets farmers spread profits over five years to smooth out good and bad years.

Agricultural co-operatives have their own reporting and audit requirements, and food processors face RCT on meat processing and strict stock and margin control.

We know these rules and apply them to your business, so you pay the right tax and meet every deadline.

Our services for you

Accounts, tax and audit

  • Farm accounts and income tax returns
  • Stock relief and income averaging claims
  • Farm partnership accounts
  • Capital allowances on machinery and buildings
  • Co-operative society audits
  • Accounts and audits for food and meat processors
  • RCT for meat processing
  • VAT for farmers and food businesses

How we help

Who we work with

  • Farmers and farm partnerships
  • Agricultural co-operatives and societies
  • Meat and dairy processors
  • Food producers and distributors
  • Agri-businesses with Irish and UK operations

Co-operatives

Audits for agricultural co-ops

  • Statutory audits for co-operative societies
  • Members' funds, share capital and patronage
  • Annual returns and reporting to members
  • Clear reports for the board and members

How it works

Working with us

Step 1

Free consultation

We look at your farm or business and what you need, then give you a fixed fee.

Step 2

Records

You send us your records. We tell you exactly what we need.

Step 3

Accounts and reliefs

We prepare your accounts and claim every relief you are entitled to.

Step 4

Returns filed

We file your tax returns and plan for next year.

FAQ

Common questions

What is stock relief?

Stock relief reduces the taxable profit of a farmer by a percentage of the increase in stock value during the year. The rate is higher for young trained farmers and registered farm partnerships.

What is income averaging?

Income averaging lets a farmer be taxed on the average of their farming profits over five years, which smooths out the tax bill between good and bad years.

Do you audit co-operatives?

Yes. We audit agricultural and dairy co-operative societies and report to their boards and members.

Do you work with food processors?

Yes, including meat and dairy processors. We prepare accounts, carry out audits and help with RCT on meat processing contracts.

Do I need to be in Dublin to work with you?

No. We work with farmers and co-ops across Ireland, by phone, email and video call.

Talk to us about your farm or business

Send us a short message. We will reply with the next steps and a fixed quote.

Office
77 Lower Camden Street, Dublin D02 XE80

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