Ireland’s low inheritance tax is part of a social bargain with its middle classes
There is talk of increasing the tax-free threshold on inheritance in Budget 2025
There is talk of increasing the tax-free threshold on inheritance in Budget 2025
Inheritance tax changes, congestion charges, indexing the income tax system and hospitality’s pursuit of the 9 per cent VAT rate
Government’s tax strategy group also highlights progressive nature of income tax system with 10% of high earners accounting for nearly two-thirds of income tax
The home is large and the expenses of maintaining the house after my death will not make sense
Various ways to organise funding of such work which, crucially, will not exlcude her from tax efficient dwelling home relief
When you inherit, the value of that inheritance and when any tax is due is not as straightforward as you might think
Summer Economic Statement indicates tax measures amounting to €1.4 billion will be in October’s budget with additional spending of €6.9 billion
Amid buoyant tax returns, there have been calls for a reduction in inheritance tax – but those opposed say this will benefit only the wealthiest of homeowners
Coalition would be running 18th successive budget deficit if not for windfall taxes from business sector
About half the State’s annual corporate tax take – €12 billion – is now classified as windfall
Every country has its own often very different regime when it comes to how gifts and inheritances are treated
Taking control of a home he does not own and any rent it yields could prove very messy
My father left property assets in a discretionary family trust set up during his lifetime
Dearth of stock market flotations and high profile delistings are driving campaign for tax incentives ahead of Budget 2025
There are excellent reasons why we may want to intervene in the economy but these taxes will rarely be the best way
Big Four accounting firm also wants standard VAT rate cut to 21% and higher rate income tax threshold raised to €50,000
Q&A: 'Without any evidence of where the money comes from, you will run into challenges with anti-money laundering rules and taxation'
Retirement Planning Council strongly advises that people need to engage with retirement decisions about two years before they expect to retire
Revenue ruled €14m in tax-deductible payments to employment benefit trusts for benefit of business owner were exercise in tax avoidance
The heavy lifting for the State is done by the levy on corporations
As with corporation tax, income tax comes from a relatively small base and many of the better-off work for big corporations, demonstrating vulnerability in the system
Companies and the Government need to act now to explain the value of a pension or run the risk of undermining landmark programme, says Aon
Parliamentary Budget Office highlights significant concentration risk at heart of income tax system
Strict rules on what does and does not count as normal family expenditure under Revenue rules
Q&A: Selling the property now will mean you are writing off the prospect of recovering the outstanding cost of refurbishment
Minister for Finance says workers are likely to benefit from further changes to income tax system and a fall-off in headline inflation
Q&A: Keeping records in order is important with tax returns but there is a limit on how long you need to do so, as long as you play by the rules
Consensus is that Irish system for taxing investments is inconsistent and offputting for investors
Minister sees deposits as potential source of business funding while investors just want reform of punitive tax system
Hosts are entitled to earn up to €14,000 a year from renting a room with no tax liability, but step over that threshold and all the income is taxable
What measures has the Government introduced or promised and how have they been received?
Michael McGrath says Ireland would support changes proposed following ‘cum-ex’ fraud revelations
Irish Life says savers do better under existing tax-relief regime and new approach will hit take home pay of lower earners the hardest
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