Beyond Breakeven

Tax Advisory: Strategy for the Future

Beyond Breakeven

Show Notes

This mini-series episode, Tax Advisory: Strategy for the Future, goes beyond compliance to explore how proactive tax planning can unlock growth, protect value, and support long-term decision-making.

In this episode of Beyond Breakeven, host Alex Deakin-Mckay, Marketing Director at Xeinadin, is joined by Adam Owens, Head of Tax Advisory (UK North & Midlands) and Dave O’Brien, Head of Tax Advisory for Xeinadin Ireland. Together, they unpack the real difference between tax compliance and tax advisory, why forward-looking strategy matters, and how businesses can avoid costly surprises as they scale, innovate, and expand internationally.

From R&D tax credits and succession planning to holding companies and cross-border growth, this conversation offers practical insights for ambitious business owners looking to plan smarter and grow with confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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