tax

Why most families can’t afford to take paternity leave

Even though parental leave has personal, family and social benefits, only half of fathers take their two-week entitlement

Inheritance tax: How to avoid leaving your loved ones with a hefty bill

Managing your estate in a way that reduces potential taxes is a good idea but make sure you can afford it and will not need those funds later in life

Over 7,000 businesses fail to comply with Covid-era back tax

Revenue’s Debt Warehousing Scheme has so far secured €3bn in outstanding liabilities

Making sense of shifting inheritance tax thresholds

Any inheritance or large gift you receive is always measured against the tax-free limits in place at the time, not in the context of previous limits

Our daughter’s family lives with us. Will she have to pay tax upon inheritance?

We are wondering what we should consider as we look towards planning our will

Tariffs and your pension pot: Whatever you do, don’t look now

Market tumult will pass but the failure to start investing early in a pension could haunt you financially throughout your retirement

A downsizer’s dilemma: Is trading two rentals for one future home worth it?

If the ultimate intention is that this will be your home at some point, it become much more than a simple financial decision

Clash on hotel tax between Fine Gael Ministers and Dublin TDs and councillors

A number of politicians in the capital have gone public on their support for a hotel bed levy despite the strong opposition of two senior Fine Gael Ministers

Hotels will not be so hospitable to tax proposals

Unpopular visitor levy is pitched again as a way local authorities can raise revenues

Irish Times poll shows 82% of voters are ‘worried’ about economic future after Trump re-election

Following Donald Trump’s re-election as US president, 82 per cent of those polled said they were ‘more worried’ about the future

Tax on hotel guests planned by four Dublin councils

Work on tourist levy across city to start later this year but will require legislation

Would you buy a house at a big discount if it came with a catch?

It’s a risk, but buying a house with a life interest on it can pay off

Netflix levy: A boost for homegrown television or a blow to consumers?

We already have a TV licence fee, says Conor Pope, the Irish Times consumer affairs correspondent. But with a well-designed levy, the consumer wouldn’t pay, argues independent producer Larry Bass

Local property tax paid on more than 500 homes by 26 landlords

Overall, nearly 1.5 million owners paid LPT for 1.88 million properties across the country in 2024

Micheál Martin interview: Ireland will ‘resist’ EU tech tax

Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan

China tariff response could could help EU plot its course with US

Inconsistent messaging within Trump administration on true purpose of economic policy, expert says

Moving jobs after using Help to Buy scheme

Revenue will come looking for their money back if you stop living in the property within first five years, with very limited exceptions

New unemployment benefit is up to €450 a week - but will you pay tax on it?

Updated Jobseeker’s Benefit will be paid on the basis of your previous salary - though the amount will reduce over its 39-week duration

Why did Irish pharma exports escape the tariff guillotine?

The Government and IDA Ireland have always been more fearful of a big change in the US tax code

Government generates record €23.4bn surplus last year on back of Apple tax money

CSO data show total Government revenue, which includes taxes, social insurance and income on investments, rose by 20% to €148.3bn in 2024

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