Will I face a capital gains tax bill on sale of my home because I have a lodger?Cost of living pressures that push people to take tenants in to help with bills can have unexpected impacts unless you qualify for rent-a-room reliefTue Aug 05 2025 - 05:20
Inheritance, relatives and blended families: what does it mean for tax-free thresholds? Tax free thresholds for inheritance and large gifts are determined by the closeness of the blood relationship between the two parties Sun Aug 03 2025 - 10:00
Holiday car hire pitfalls to watch out for Many people find hiring a car among the most stressful elements of a holday: here’s what to expect and how to prepare Fri Aug 01 2025 - 12:03
Can I make voluntary contributions for an Irish State pension even though I moved to London aged 22? Rules around voluntary PRSI payments exclude people who have only worked in Ireland for a short number of yearsTue Jul 29 2025 - 05:00
Will I pay tax in Ireland if a US relative leaves me something in their will?Inheritance tax liability is determined by where the beneficiary and/or the dead person live and the impact of cross-border agreements Sun Jul 27 2025 - 10:00
My family lives abroad. Does that cause problems with my father’s will?Paperwork and taxation on inheritance can potentially become more complicated when beneficiaries live outside the StateTue Jul 22 2025 - 05:15
Start of mandatory pension scheme fast approaching, but one in four companies yet to prepare for itAll businesses are required to have pension systems in place for eligible staff by the start of 2026Tue Jul 22 2025 - 05:00
How can I find what my likely State pension will be?Department of Social Protection will only entertain queries six months ahead of drawdown, but here’s how you can work it out for yourself Sun Jul 20 2025 - 11:18
Dealing with debt: What are your options if it’s becoming unmanageable?Debt can seem overwhelming but there is support available and range of options to get back on your feet financially Fri Jul 18 2025 - 14:51
Does it make sense to take the tax hit now to get immediate access to my pension pot?Pensions are designed to provide a level of financial security in retirement and cashing them in early clearly undermines that Tue Jul 15 2025 - 05:00
Is there any point in keeping my Goodbody Stockbrokers account open? If you’re not trading shares, there’s little point in a stockbroker account and any losses your husband suffered died with himSun Jul 13 2025 - 13:05
Trump says letter outlining EU tariffs is on the way European politicians and diplomats on standby waiting for word of a breakthrough Fri Jul 11 2025 - 09:40
Ireland’s €156bn tax corporate tax bonanza and measuring the tariff threatThe best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskFri Jul 11 2025 - 06:20
Price of grocery staples running well ahead of general inflation Consumer prices rise 1.8% year-on-year in June, Central Statistics Office reports, up from 1.7% in MayThu Jul 10 2025 - 12:02
Inheritance Q&A: The tax implications of inheriting across bordersInheritance tax rules vary widely between one country and another, so beneficiaries are well advised to seek professional legal adviceTue Jul 08 2025 - 05:00
Are prize bonds still a good investment?The value of prizes has risen over recent years but the odds of ‘winning’ are still dauntingSun Jul 06 2025 - 10:00
How do I approach Revenue about modest tax debt stretching back many years?A neighbour buried his head in the sand after falling foul of a crooked accountant - and now fears shame and prosecutionTue Jul 01 2025 - 05:00
Isme says 17% rise in personal injury payout is ‘capitulation to vested interests’ Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan is due to bring proposal to Cabinet next week to legislate for higher payoutsMon Jun 30 2025 - 06:00
I am due to inherit €30,000, is it worth my while to gift my husband half to avoid tax? Deeds of variation or family arrangement work differently in Ireland and Britain and that can catch some people out Sun Jun 29 2025 - 06:00
Second big payday for Barry Connolly of Irish-founded Fulfil as Hershey buys him out in North AmericaDeal represents second payday for Barry Connolly who cofounded Fulfil in 2016 and sold rest of business to Ferrero for €160m in 2022 Thu Jun 26 2025 - 12:58
Recession fears edge worries over housing costs among Irish households – Bank of IrelandIrish households are saving less and are more worried about outlook for investments, survey findsWed Jun 25 2025 - 05:10
Mixed messages on State pension entitlement from two offices in same Government department The Department of Social Protection says you do not qualify for voluntary purchase of PRSI but you are separately being offered the right to buy that PRSITue Jun 24 2025 - 05:00
Wills and spouses: Why you cannot just cut a wife out of your willLegal right share means a spouse has an automatic right to at least half of your estate whatever your will saysSun Jun 22 2025 - 10:00
Will part-time work or staying at home with children leave you poorer in old age? Here’s what to do nowIn a working world that is still skewed against them, what can women do to offset the disadvantages?Fri Jun 20 2025 - 11:38
Who should I appoint as an executor in my will?The person should be someone you trust and consider to be reliable and fairly well organisedTue Jun 17 2025 - 05:00
Is it possible to give up to €400,000 tax-free to each of your children as a gift while you are alive?A gift to adult children starting out in life can be even more valuable than an inheritanceSun Jun 15 2025 - 11:21
Move now or wait: First-time buyer and fixed mortgage rates The temptation is to think that delaying the closing of the sale suits all sides but that might not be how it works out Tue Jun 10 2025 - 05:00
Data centres left waiting for grid connections and sharing home EV chargersThe best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskMon Jun 09 2025 - 06:29
Auto-enrolment needs to be more user-friendly for bosses and workers, recruitment firm saysExcel calls for three-month hiatus on enrolling seasonal and temporary staff in new mandatory workplace pensions schemeMon Jun 09 2025 - 05:00
Allow public to invest in housing development, chartered surveyors’ body urgesIncoming SCSI president says current level of State investment in housing is ‘unsustainable’, with need for alternative approaches Mon Jun 09 2025 - 05:00
Why is it costing me more to use green fuel in my car than fossil fuels?Government is desperate for people to adopt greener solutions to help it reach climate change goals but are the incentives adequate? Sun Jun 08 2025 - 12:37
How to set up your bank account before you arrive in IrelandIreland’s traditional banks are working to catch-up on fintechs by offering flexible new account optionsFri Jun 06 2025 - 17:14
Ireland delivers sweet profit for FerreroCork plant produces over a third of the global supply of TicTacsThu Jun 05 2025 - 05:00
Zara boss buys Nama’s final docklands office block and Dalata says no to €1.3bn offer for hotels The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskWed Jun 04 2025 - 07:04
Must I go to probate over dead relative’s small holding of shares?Existence of the shares only recently emerged – long after I had finished dealing with her estateTue Jun 03 2025 - 05:05
My mother’s plan to leave her house to my sister and I could create more problems than solutionsOne sister lives in the property and might struggle to raise the funds to buy the other out of their joint inheritanceSun Jun 01 2025 - 10:00
Tariff threat a budget headache for Minister and investment pays for Trinity College The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskThu May 29 2025 - 06:30
US health insurer Carelon closes Irish operation with loss of 300 jobsLimerick-based Carelon Global Solutions is part of Elevance Health and was adding 50% to staff numbers only last yearWed May 28 2025 - 20:29
Will equity release prevent you getting approved for Fair Deal?Both lenders need to be sure that there is enough equity in your home available to them to make sure their debt is repaidTue May 27 2025 - 05:00
AIB to sell off more bad loans, and the US AI group that moved to IrelandThe best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskMon May 26 2025 - 06:23
How Irish workers feel about their jobs laid bare by new surveyAon survey argues that companies might benefit from personalising work benefits to employees at different stages of their careersMon May 26 2025 - 05:00
Will starting a pension now exclude daughter from availing of auto-enrolment?State’s mandatory workplace pension scheme has been plagued by delays; meanwhile, everyone is moving closer to retirementSun May 25 2025 - 10:30
What are your options if you want to release wealth tied up in your home? Equity release: who is offering such loans, how do they work and what are the factors you need to consider?Fri May 23 2025 - 14:27
Social welfare fraud does not necessarily die with youExecutors have a legal duty to notify Department of Social Protection if they understand there is money owing to itTue May 20 2025 - 05:00
I bought shares in the company I worked for but how do I figure out any tax liabilityBank of Ireland staff were allowed to buy shares in lieu of bonuses back in the 1980s and 1990sSun May 18 2025 - 12:06
CIÉ staff end 17-year wait for pension rise and Irish consumers’ love affair with US fast foodThe best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskThu May 15 2025 - 06:52
Industry bosses fear Ireland could lose 25% of its pharma manufacturing capacity on back of Trump policyAir of uncertainty around future on tariffs and pricing seen as negative for investment sentiment in IrelandWed May 14 2025 - 05:00
Q&A: Locked out of Help to Buy despite State clawing back the reliefCouple looking to buy a home which was built just a year ago after original owners had to move out Tue May 13 2025 - 05:00
Trump vows to force higher medicine prices in EU as he looks to lower US drugs costsWhite House sets out plans for price targets and eliminating ‘middlemen’ in executive orderMon May 12 2025 - 17:51
Is Fair Deal really ‘fair’ if it is effectively taxing savings from already taxed income?Financial contribution to cost of long-term nursing home care rankles with a readerSun May 11 2025 - 13:54
