How the seeds of a thriving agricultural business were planted 200 years agoFarm productivity and climate change among the key focuses for Germinal, the largest grass seed business in Ireland and Britain Fri Nov 14 2025 - 05:15
‘Emergency measures’ for new homes and sitting down with Gary McGannThe best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskThu Nov 13 2025 - 06:39
Redesdale invests in Talio Technologies to forecast emerging food trends through AI Move marks first step into AI by John Conroy’s food-focused venture capital fundWed Nov 12 2025 - 17:55
Will pension rules catch me out after transfer from public sector to a private sector job?The rules on how people can qualify for a State pension are changing to make sure everyone is assessed on the same basisTue Nov 11 2025 - 05:00
Tax and investing: different rules for different investments sows confusion Buying individual stocks means less tax on gains but the investment risks are far higher Sun Nov 09 2025 - 10:20
Local property tax: How does it work and what happens if you miss the deadline?Local property tax is self-assessed and Revenue has several ways to ensure compliance now or in the future Thu Nov 06 2025 - 16:13
Filling out tax forms and sorting allowable expenses on capital gainsSorting tax bills and finding and filling out the right forms can be a challenge for those who rarely have cause to do soTue Nov 04 2025 - 05:00
EVs account for one in three new car registrations in October Every county reported higher sales of electric vehicles despite a 9.3% drop overall in new car reigstrationsMon Nov 03 2025 - 12:56
The State’s new auto-enrolment scheme: What does it mean for those with a private pension?Workers with pensions from previous jobs or private schemes they have set up themselves show complexity of challenge for new fundSun Nov 02 2025 - 10:00
PTSB unions call on Minister for Finance to rule out private equity buyer Trade unions briefed by bank executives on thinking behind decision to put lender on the marketFri Oct 31 2025 - 19:28
Property investors warned against redemption and gauging the fallout from Fastway collapseThe best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskThu Oct 30 2025 - 06:47
Sean Dunne puts off final bankruptcy decision and those hidden costs homebuyers faceThe best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskWed Oct 29 2025 - 06:44
Greencore deal faces a new hurdle and tapping energy stored in batteries to cut electricity costs The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskTue Oct 28 2025 - 06:46
How can I make sure an inheritance does not cost me my disability allowance?Inheritance can be a double-edged sword when you are on a means-tested payment from the Department of Social ProtectionSun Oct 26 2025 - 10:00
What is the auto-enrolment pension scheme and what does it mean for you?Everything you need to know if you are one of the 100,000 people choosing between My Future Fund and your employer’s schemeFri Oct 24 2025 - 10:00
State and pensions sector fight over workers as auto-enrolment numbers fall to 750,000 Department of Social Protection warns companies not to force people into their pension schemes as deadline loomsTue Oct 21 2025 - 05:00
Cheque trouble with drawing down payment from my Australian pensionTens of thousands of Irish people need to access workplace pension funds on their return from two-year working holidaysTue Oct 21 2025 - 05:00
Am I liable to capital gains because a tenant refused to move out when we bought our home?Overholding is a growing problem for landlords but people should be very careful of buying a family home without vacant possessionSun Oct 19 2025 - 10:07
Ireland needs a national register of wills, says insurer Royal LondonFailure to legislate for a central registry means long delays tracking down lost wills and ensuring they are the most recent versionsWed Oct 15 2025 - 05:00
Budget 2026: Sting in tail with apartment VAT rules, exit tax and fuel allowance changesReaders are still looking to see if there is anything in Budget 2026 that will improve their household financesTue Oct 14 2025 - 05:01
Zurich letter wrongly told customer they were not insured for flood damageInsurer says it has not changed level of cover, but concedes error would have led to confusionTue Oct 14 2025 - 05:00
How do welfare payments compare with what you get north of the Border?We take a look at some of the major payments - pension, unemployment and child benefit Sun Oct 12 2025 - 10:00
Budget to cut disposable incomes by 2% next year if wages grow as expected – ESRILoss of one-off measures will hit lower income households more dramaticallyFri Oct 10 2025 - 00:05
Fast food giants set to cash in on hospitality VAT cutHighly profitable catering businesses are also among the beneficiaries from Government climbdown on VATThu Oct 09 2025 - 05:00
Budget 2026 Q&A: ‘What are the changes to inheritance tax and reliefs?’ Your questions answeredExpert advice on the latest budget measures, from tax and pensions, to inheritance, childcare and moreWed Oct 08 2025 - 16:55
Buyers fear VAT cut on apartment sales could be a double whammyCut to exit tax for investors welcomed as small first step to reform of taxation on investments but little cheer on childcare Wed Oct 08 2025 - 16:33
Should we help our young children buy a property together?Buying a property for very young people can present legal and practical issues even if not a tax billTue Oct 07 2025 - 05:05
Insuring your children against a future inheritance tax billA Section 72 policy can pay off any inheritance tax bill but it must be taken out by the person leaving the assets, not by the potential beneficiary Sun Oct 05 2025 - 10:50
Insurer Zurich moves to limit exposure to flood claims Company which is third largest insurer of property in State changes definition of a flood and the nature of loss or damage it will coverFri Oct 03 2025 - 05:00
Poultry giant Moy Park pays €256m in dividend to US owners as profit jumps Company credits tight control on costs and falling commodity prices towards year end for profit boost despite rising labour costs Wed Oct 01 2025 - 15:58
Students and tax professionals offer free tax advisory service to vulnerable users University of Galway Tax Clinic working with local libraries to help lone parents and domestic abuse victims with tax affairs Tue Sept 30 2025 - 06:00
Keeping Revenue happy on capital gain tax when there are no details of share purchase?Basic elements for taxation purposes are date and price when shares were bought and soldTue Sept 30 2025 - 05:00
Teasing out what is allowed under the €3,000 small gift exemption ... and what is notThe ability to give someone up to €3,000 in a year with no tax implications for either party is potentially a very useful tax relief Sun Sept 28 2025 - 10:00
Local property tax revaluation is looming. Here’s what homeowners need to knowFailure to pay or assessing your property at a discount to its real value will inevitably come back to bite youFri Sept 26 2025 - 12:46
Trump’s pharma clampdown threatens ‘dramatic’ fall in Irish corporation tax receipts - ESRI Report warns that pressure on Big Pharma to cut medicine prices in US could have bigger impact on tax take than relocation of plants Thu Sept 25 2025 - 01:00
Tax returns cause anxiety and dread in over half of taxpayers, survey findsTaxpayers fear making innocent mistakes that will prove costly or failing to claim tax credits or reliefs they are entitled to Wed Sept 24 2025 - 05:00
Selling shares in a listed company not based in Ireland Executors cannot sell shares in an estate until the names are changed and this can be cumbersome depending where the company is based Sun Sept 21 2025 - 10:52
Plant-based convenience food group Fiid shakes up management teamIrish maker of nutritious microwaveable meals turns to UK executive to help build up its business in the UK market Thu Sept 18 2025 - 17:20
I am on occasion using the €3,000 annual tax-free gift, could it come back to bite later? Small gift exemption is a very useful tax relief for people trying to help out friends or family membersTue Sept 16 2025 - 05:00
Our interest-only home loan is ending; can we find a new interest-only lender?Options are very limited for homeowners looking to roll over home loans in retirement Sun Sept 14 2025 - 10:38
Allianz pitches new pension offering at risk-averse investors Consumers will be able to insure against losses in their pension fund on a product designed to tap into stock market gains Sat Sept 13 2025 - 05:00
Don’t skimp on house insurance Underinsurance is a growing issue for homeowners in Ireland and the consequences can be devastating Fri Sept 12 2025 - 14:21
Charities seek budget tax break on inheritance for wills giving to good causes My Legacy umbrella group for charities says three percentage point cut in inheritance tax could treble legacy income from willsThu Sept 11 2025 - 05:00
Student housing giant puts plans on hold and top author hit for €2.1m Revenue settlementThe best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskWed Sept 10 2025 - 06:34
Government spending ‘unsustainable’, says watchdog The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskTue Sept 09 2025 - 06:33
I live part of the year in both Ireland and Britain, so where should I pay tax?Tax-residence rules can be complicated but measures are in place to prevent you being taxed twice on the same income Tue Sept 09 2025 - 05:00
Nine out of 10 Irish commercial properties are underinsured, chartered surveyor claims Underinsurance means many companies could face financial ruin if they ever need to claim on their policies Tue Sept 09 2025 - 05:00
If I sell my sister the half-share in the family home we inherited, what tax will I pay?Capital gains tax makes no allowance for family connections though gift tax could still be an issue depending on the price agreedSun Sept 07 2025 - 10:00
One in three Irish women have no retirement savings, survey findsNearly half of Irish adults have little or no pension savings Wed Sept 03 2025 - 05:00
Britons cool on Ireland as a ‘value for money’ holiday destinationTourism Ireland survey finds more than a third of overseas consumers rethinking destinations due to extreme weatherTue Sept 02 2025 - 16:18
