Will we have a tax liability if Dad gives us his home while he is alive?
Three sisters are in line to share father’s home, with one of them then buying out the others
Three sisters are in line to share father’s home, with one of them then buying out the others
Q&A: The only way to ‘beat the system’ on tax is to use the dwelling house exemption, but that is a major commitment on both sides
People often fail to take account of the fact that intended beneficiaries may die before them, or fail to review their will when that happens
Father and son have not been in contact for many years since he married and had a family
Parents weigh inheritance valuation on gift subject to a very informal family arrangement but unwanted tax issues may arise inadvertently
Single people pay a premium on everything from housing and food bills to tax and holidays
Brother’s wife claims she is due whatever portion of land should have come to him before he died four years ago
Everlake urges people to leave file with details of essential contacts, how to access accounts and assets and any personal wishes
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Careful planning in drawing up your will or giving during your lifetime can reduce the State’s tax take
Would it be categorised as a ‘gift’ and would tax be charged accordingly?
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Dwelling home exemption is a very valuable relief but it works quite differently depending on whether you are getting property as a gift or in a will
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Making a will really is a cheap way to ensure peace of mind and, for most of us, it takes less time that you might think
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How to achieve your mother’s wish for your brother’s portion of any inheritance to go to her really depends on whether they had children
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Rules on gifting property while alive are very different to the situation when you are dead and the recipient is inheriting
The people charged with managing your affairs after you die, or needing access to family funds, need to know where things are
Bank's odd-lot offer aims to provide an exit to pre-financial crash shareholders whose shares are worth less than the cost of selling them
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Situation highlights danger of ‘informal’ arrangements on inheritance and importance of keeping wills updated
Q&A: Gifts to family and the tax implications
State is long past the point where it should be treating all families equally
Q&A: Depending on timing two different people can end up paying different amounts of tax on the same amount of an inheritance or gift
Property dealings within families are not that uncommon in Ireland but it is important to be aware of the tax rules that can apply
Inheriting a property can certainly leave you exposed to a large tax bill but not always
Tax Strategy Group suggests Revenue should keep records with reporting of gifts and inheritance mandatory for beneficiaries
Department of Finance’s Tax Strategy Group examines ways to strengthen the State’s inheritance tax system
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