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When dealing with Trump, Ireland needs to focus on what we can control rather than speculating ourselves into a crisis
We need to execute on policies that enhance our competitiveness, trust in the resilience of our relationship with the US and maintain a consistent message that Ireland is open for business
Fair Deal: Nursing home care costs will limit scope for tax-efficient small gifts to family
Gifts of up to €3,000 may be tax exempt but they will still be assessed as savings under the Fair Deal nursing home support scheme
Ireland on alert as Trump pulls US out of global tax deal
Move sets up potential stand-off on tax between US and EU
Will my son have to pay stamp duty on part of house he acquires from his ex?
Son is able to repay his ex-partner for her contribution and wants to transfer the full title to himself
New books about inequality by Thomas Piketty: Counterpoints to the Trump-Musk war on the state
Among the French economist’s arguments is that ‘no credible solution to the challenge of global warming is imaginable without a drastic reduction in inequality’
Vacant homes tax raises €2.3m from almost 4,000 properties in its first year
Tax is charged at three times the local property tax for dwellings occupied less than 30 days each year
A rent-free January – and other budget benefits set to kick in this month
Changes announced in Budget 2025 on taxes, housing costs, welfare and the minimum wage will take some edge off household bills
Ireland’s tax take hits record €108bn after €11bn Apple boost
Total corporation tax receipts soared 64% to €39.1bn in 2024
Income tax, USC and rent tax credits: What budget changes are now in effect for 2025?
National minimum wage increases by 80 cents to €13.50 an hour
Ireland needs to launch diplomatic offensive in response to Trump’s return - Taoiseach
US president-elect’s goals could hit investment, jobs and corporate tax receipts here, Harris warns
One in four PAYE workers are overpaying tax. Can you claim money you’re owed?
Revenue figures show roughly one in four PAYE worker is overpaying tax, mostly by failing to claim reliefs to which they are entitled
Department feared failure to boost pension tax relief would lead to exodus of senior gardaí and judges
Officials warned of ‘real prospect’ that only external candidates would seek top-level Garda roles
Political parties try to reconcile policy with promises
Incoming administration is lacking in neither cash nor advice if exchequer returns, the OECD and Ifac are to be believed
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
How does VAT in Ireland compare with countries across Europe? A guide to a contentious tax
VAT in the hospitality sector became an election issue but there is a wider debate about the fairness of how it is applied
Finding a solution for a tenant who can’t meet rent after splitting with partner
Accommodation Recognition Payment or Rent a Room are two schemes that might bridge gap between what tenant can pay and agreed rent
Ireland criticised for not doing enough to tackle tax avoidance in report by EU auditor
European Court of Auditors assesses shortcomings in measures by several countries to tackle corporate tax avoidance and profit shifting
Cross-Border worker numbers falling because of tax rules
Companies ‘appear to be struggling’ to comply with rules, especially with remote working, study finds
One Border, two systems, endless complications: ‘My NI colleagues work from home while I am forced to commute to an empty office’
Companies are increasingly wary of hiring cross-Border workers because of tax, pension and payroll issues, report warns
Inheritance tax is a real bugbear for people who do not have children
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
There’s one question which none of the political parties want to answer
When Labour is preaching prudence, you know we’ve got a problem
Costing the election manifestos: Making sense of the billions being thrown out by parties to win your vote
Sinn Féin, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have both similarities and key differences in their spending plans - but will any of them be able to afford to keep their promises?
Harris accused of displaying ‘height of arrogance’ by centre left parties
Labour and Social Democrats target Fine Gael leader for ruling out multi-party left wing alliance
Government collects record €116bn in tax last year
Corporation tax revenues more than double in four years since 2019
‘We bought our son a flat in his name but we took the rental income’
Parents weigh inheritance valuation on gift subject to a very informal family arrangement but unwanted tax issues may arise inadvertently
Vouchers, commuter tickets and bikes: How employers can help their staff save tax
The small benefit exemption, Taxsaver Commuter Ticket Scheme and Bike to Work scheme are all potential moneysavers
More spending, tax cuts as Fianna Fáil publishes first manifesto of election campaign
Party pledges to cut taxes by reducing lower rate of USC to 1.5 per cent and increase entry point to high rate of tax to ‘at least €50,000′
Here’s what we should be asking politicians in the aftermath of Trump’s victory
Political insulation from the cost-of-living crisis has been paid for by bumper corporation tax receipts – and now those receipts are under threat
Got a mortgage? There is up to €2,500 in tax relief waiting for you
Mortgage interest tax relief scheme has had surprisingly low take-up. Here’s how to get your money.
What are the rules for PRSI now that I am self-employed?
PRSI has been compulsory for the self-employed since 1988 and the rates and benefits are pretty much the same as for most employees
Nine areas where it costs to be single and one where you’re quids in
Single people pay a premium on everything from housing and food bills to tax and holidays
Funds industry needs to discover the power of plain speaking
Consumers are losing out under current regime but most are not even aware of that
Wealth adviser urges people to ‘die tidily’ by putting their affairs in order
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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