capital gains tax (CGT)

Couple has owned and lived in two separate properties as their family home at different times over a number of years

Tax exemption for a ‘principal private residence’ has led to some confusion in the area of property sales

Readers confused on dwelling house relief, small gift exemption and whether they can see their sister’s will

Submissions by Davy and PwC Ireland suggest State’s rate too high compared to other euro zone members

Small business lobby group warns on concentrated tax base

Both those who inherit and the person enjoying the right of residence can find themselves with liabilities, depending on their status

If someone simply moves out of the home they own, they may well lose access to principal private residence relief

Tax reforms and increased financial literacy could be keys to unlocking interest from Irish investors

The Government is loosening rules on modular homes in gardens of people’s homes, but much of the detail has still to be finalised

Industry says tax incentives ‘critical’ to drive participation in forthcoming Government investment scheme

Government weighing different models as it tries to encourage savers to invest rather than deposit cash in banks

Sites given to children are tax-free if the plan is to build a home, but things get complicated if they sell it on with no home

Tax Appeals Commission rules investor should pay CGT bill after dispute

Active management is more prevalent in bonds which are seen as offering a more stable return than you might expect with shares

Big Four accountancy firm has reiterated its call to the slash Capital Gains Tax rate in Budget 2027

No capital gains tax will be applied to income from scheme, Ministers told

Since the tax is too high, cut it

Savers should be offered ‘straightforward and tax-efficient’ way to invest over long term

Capital gains tax applies to sale of most assets but when it comes to homes there are various factors that can cut the bill

Ireland among first wave of countries to collect digital currency transaction records and share information

Buying individual stocks means less tax on gains but the investment risks are far higher

Sorting tax bills and finding and filling out the right forms can be a challenge for those who rarely have cause to do so

Overholding is a growing problem for landlords but people should be very careful of buying a family home without vacant possession

Readers are still looking to see if there is anything in Budget 2026 that will improve their household finances

Buying a property for very young people can present legal and practical issues even if not a tax bill

Basic elements for taxation purposes are date and price when shares were bought and sold

A conversation around cash can actually prove a life saver if an unexpected illness or care requirement demands crucial interventions

Differing tax systems means it makes sense to get professional advice before moving

The SFA is asking for a €600m subvention to help with high energy costs

As families have become smaller and household wealth has risen, inherited wealth can drive growing inequality in our society

Capital gains tax makes no allowance for family connections though gift tax could still be an issue depending on the price agreed

Cost of living pressures that push people to take tenants in to help with bills can have unexpected impacts unless you qualify for rent-a-room relief

Corporation and capital gains taxes surged in the first three months of this year, despite mooted US tariffs

Big Four accountancy firm calls on Coalition to reduce VAT on construction of new homes

Bank of Ireland staff were allowed to buy shares in lieu of bonuses back in the 1980s and 1990s

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

Avoidance of tax liability was one of the main reasons for share transaction, tax appeals commissioner finds

Widower wants to sell shares now that probate has been granted but is at a loss on how to assess the capital gain, or loss

Use the tax system to reward good behaviour and punish bad, and make it cheaper to build on derelict sites

Proposal would have created two-tier system, of benefit to wealthy people only, noted Department of Finance