Figuring out the valuation date on an inherited family home?Q&A: Valuation dates are important in determining tax due but they can be flexible, which can make them even more confusingSun Jul 02 2023 - 11:23
Gift cards can hold unwelcome surprises as freezing of four shopping centres’ cards showsRetail outlets pausing their own branded gift cards has drawn fresh attention to a multibillion euro sectorFri Jun 30 2023 - 15:02
ESRI slashes forecasts; IDA sees more tech job cuts; more interest rate rises on the cardsBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskThu Jun 29 2023 - 06:39
Untangling a mess created by failure to put grandmother’s will through probateQ&A: Family cannot choose simply to ignore a will, the legal process of probate or tax liabilities and put their own informal arrangements in placeTue Jun 27 2023 - 05:05
Getting stuck with previous apartment owner’s management feesQ&A: Sale process should catch any outstanding debt if the steps were followed correctlyMon Jun 26 2023 - 10:32
PwC’s Government business; falling house prices; and paying a price for greenwashingBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskMon Jun 26 2023 - 06:29
Problems with access to finance making construction projects ‘unviable’ - SCSIReport says industry will not hit Government’s retrofitting targets without more generous grant aidWed Jun 21 2023 - 05:05
Options for starting early on investment plan for babyQ&A: There are advantages in starting early in terms of saving for your children’s benefit but the options are more limited than in the UKTue Jun 20 2023 - 05:15
Tax relief on nursing home care billsQ&A: What happens when another family member chooses to pay the bill due under Fair Deal?Mon Jun 19 2023 - 08:56
HSE says price is not an issue affecting medicine supply Authorities say a rise in supply-related shortages in Ireland is reflected across EuropeFri Jun 16 2023 - 09:49
If you’re over 18 and have any assets, you should make a will. Here’s what you need to knowOn The Money: Wills are not a foretelling of doom, they are an act of common sense, inexpensive and easy to draw up as long as you observe simple rulesFri Jun 16 2023 - 09:00
Can I sell Dad’s home before we get a decision on Fair Deal?Q&A: Timing of selling the family home can have a significant impact on the finances of the nursing home residentTue Jun 13 2023 - 05:00
Q&A: What Irish CRH shareholders may need to know as firm moves main listing to USQ&A: Shareholders need to engage with the company’s US share registrar if they want to keep receiving any dividends in euroSun Jun 11 2023 - 08:57
Pharmacy closures loom as one in 10 outlets loses money – reportRising labour costs thrown into sharp relief as waning interest in Covid vaccinations exposes finances of rural chemistsSat Jun 10 2023 - 05:00
Companies Office will require PPS numbers from directorsNew company law requirement designed to address issues with different forms of directors’ names or addressesThu Jun 08 2023 - 17:57
Cancer survivors to gain access to mortgage protection after years of refusalNew voluntary code of practice will disregard cancer diagnosis where treatment ended over seven years agoWed Jun 07 2023 - 18:52
Clune’s €350m pay day; ‘Blanch’ back on the market; and tolls rise by up to 30cBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskWed Jun 07 2023 - 06:33
How to deal with an ex-husband trying to sell the family home?Q&A: Mediation agreements can be useful but lack of legal backing means disputed cases most likely to end in courtTue Jun 06 2023 - 05:15
I’m renting the home of my emigrant brother. What are the tax implications if he signs it over to me?Q&A: A family arrangement that suited both of you when you moved in 12 years ago could become tricky when the mortgage is paid offSun Jun 04 2023 - 11:21
What will the end of paper share certificates mean for shareholders?On The Money: Dematerialisation is an intimidating word but the process promises to be hassle free for small investorsFri Jun 02 2023 - 16:08
Will rising property value affect amount we must pay HSE for Fair Deal on family home?Q&A: Reader uncertain whether cost of care is capped on value of home at time of entry to nursing home or date of deathTue May 30 2023 - 05:00
U2-backed Endeavor joins forces with KPMG and Maples to mentor ‘high-impact founders’Advisers will work with Irish entrepreneurs and others in Endeavor’s international network looking to do business hereTue May 30 2023 - 05:00
Tracking down the price at which I bought shares many years agoQ&A: Share purchases predating the internet age can be particularly tricky so keeping records is strongly advisedSun May 28 2023 - 12:00
Meta misery; Graham Norton’s line-up; and is that offshore windfarm really ‘green’?Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskThu May 25 2023 - 06:35
Irish Life hits 1,000 company milestone in master trust pension structureOne in 10 pension schemes has yet to decide on how to comply with new pension rules over five months after deadlineWed May 24 2023 - 05:00
Explainer: why is the Apple tax case hearing important?The stakes are high for both the European Commission and Apple as they face off before the EU’s final court of appealTue May 23 2023 - 12:39
Inheritance: what happens when there’s not enough to pay bequests?Q&A: Not all legacies are created equal but first you need to sort out how your mother’s funeral debt is paidTue May 23 2023 - 05:00
My mother-in-law claimed a widow’s pension for first husband while married to her second. Will we have to repay?Q&A: The rules around the State widow(er)’s pension are black and white but the situation is much less certain on survivor’s pensions from employersSun May 21 2023 - 12:00
State pension: How do I qualify and how much will I be entitled to?On The Money: With two ways of calculating your entitlement running in parallel, things can easily get confusingFri May 19 2023 - 15:32
Children’s charity Barretstown names Anne Heraty as chair of boardCPL founder says she is ‘honoured to be part of the next phase of growth for this wonderful organisation’Fri May 19 2023 - 05:00
Greenhouse gas blues for Government; Revenue’s €1m tax win; and where is best for duty freeBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskTue May 16 2023 - 06:51
Informal family loans can be more trouble than they are worthQ&A: Casual agreements work well in most cases but where differences emerge, they can be bitter and intractableTue May 16 2023 - 05:05
Pension fund charges: What are the standard fees on additional voluntary contributions?Q&A: You are entitled to clear answers on what you are paying and why. don’t get fobbed off with fast-talking and industry jargonSun May 14 2023 - 13:53
Irish mortgage rates surge back above euro zone average, Central Bank figures showNew home loan customers hit with rates in March that were 0.62 of a percentage point up on what was available just one month earlierWed May 10 2023 - 18:12
Decommission and demolition bill tops €60m at Roche manufacturing site in Clare Company expects work to decommission Swiss group’s only manufacturing site in Ireland will continue until 2026Tue May 09 2023 - 19:09
Ryanair goes shopping; cash for visa crash; and four financial habits to live byBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskTue May 09 2023 - 06:47
How can I access a copy of my late father’s will?Q&A: Once probate is secured, wills are public documents and details are available going back 100 yearsTue May 09 2023 - 05:00
US debt default, buying houses for staff, and the return of push buttonsBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskMon May 08 2023 - 06:50
Will selling mum’s home while she is in nursing home complicate matters?Q&A: Family worries about interest on Fair Deal loans, delays in the Probate Office and timing of inheritanceSun May 07 2023 - 13:17
Solar power: What much will it cost you, and how much will you save?Cutting VAT to zero from this month could save the average household about €1,000 on installing solar power ... and they can sell anything they don’t use back into the gridFri May 05 2023 - 13:42
Mainstream abandons Japan project, First Republic rescue; and getting to grips with tax debtBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskTue May 02 2023 - 06:33
Companies must act to manage warehoused tax debt, accountancy body urgesSmall businesses account for vast majority of those still availing of relief but deadline for payment looms alongside threat of insolvencyTue May 02 2023 - 05:00
What are our options when neighbours build without planning permission?Q&A: Enforcement action is responsibility of local authority but make sure everything is in writing and in the format requiredSun Apr 30 2023 - 12:01
Enduring power of attorney. What you need to know about new legislationOn The Money: It remains fundamentally a means of ensuring your preferences are respected if you no longer have the capacity to make your own decisionsFri Apr 28 2023 - 16:44
Mortgage switchers muted; records at hotels giant Dalata; and the fatal attraction of air travel Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskFri Apr 28 2023 - 06:37
Landlord issues prevent many tenants claiming rent tax credit, says adviserSurvey shows up to seven in 10 renters have yet to claim the €500 available against their income taxFri Apr 28 2023 - 05:00
Wrightbus wins Stagecoach order for zero-emission busesBallymena group to deliver 48 double decker buses for use in London by the end of the yearWed Apr 26 2023 - 17:53
When can we start distributing our mother’s estate to her heirs?Q&A: Valid expenses incurred by you as executors are a claim on the estate and should be deducted before any assets are distributed to beneficiariesTue Apr 25 2023 - 05:00
Mother never knew dividend income on inherited shares was taxable Q&A: Very little income in Ireland is tax free and your mother would be well advised to get her tax affairs in orderSun Apr 23 2023 - 14:45
Could you really use a credit union as your main bank?On The Money: Credit unions are pushing hard to compete with the ever decreasing number of banks in the Irish marketFri Apr 21 2023 - 17:58
