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Inheritance tax
Stories about inheritance tax
Leaving shares to a spouse at death can make more sense than a lifetime transfer
Tax planning can be advantageous financially but families need to be clear on its purpose and its benefit
Will there be a big take-up of State’s new investment scheme?
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We want to give our nephew €10,000 – will he have to pay tax?
The level of capital acquisitions tax depends on the relationship between the beneficiary and the person making the gift
Budget 2027 Q&A: Your questions answered
Advice on the latest budget measures, from tax and pensions, to inheritance, childcare and more
When budget changes kick in and how to claim them
Dates that consumer changes - such as income tax, fuel allowances, childcare and rent relief - come into effect
Budget 2027 main points: everything you need to know
Here is our list of the key measures expected to be announced in Budget 2027 at lunchtime
All inheritance tax-free thresholds rise in the budget but no wider reforms
Thresholds rise to €44,000 for close relatives and €22,000 for non-relatives with children able to get €420,000 from parents
Budget 2027 tax cuts to benefit middle-income earners by up to €1,500
Tax-free threshold for inheritance tax from parents to children is expected to increase by €20,000 to €420,000
Inheritance tax reform could unlock €170bn sitting on deposit, expert says
Current system incentivises families to hold assets until death because of tax implications
Do I still owe tax if my mother’s house sold for less than expected?
Ask the Lawyer: The rules around capital acquisitions tax are not always straightforward
I’m transferring a €600,000 house to my two sons: How will tax be calculated?
Will work done by a tenant be included when calculating any tax bill?
‘You shouldn’t impoverish yourself because you think you need to leave money for your kids’
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Taxed twice on shares I inherited from my father
You seem to have got caught by the different ways in which inheritance tax and capital gains tax operate
Buswells losses and what we can expect from the budget
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Rising property prices expose more people to ‘significant’ inheritance tax bills, warns adviser
More than half of CAT receipts generated by beneficiaries outside parent-child category
Budget 2027: Will promised tax cuts and welfare hikes be any use against raging inflation?
People expecting major reform in areas like inheritance tax are likely to be disappointed on the day
I have been left a share of a property in Spain. Where does that leave me on tax?
Inheritance tax exemptions and rates in Spain can vary quite dramatically from one to another of its 17 regions
Jack Chambers rules out equalising inheritance thresholds in budget
Minister for Public Expenditure says equalisation is beyond budget's financial scope
One in three can’t afford to benefit from Government’s regressive new investment scheme
Is now really the time to prioritise a scheme aimed at helping those with savings to further increase their value?
We have kids and a mortgage but are not married. What happens to us on tax?
Taxes on income and inheritance can be significantly impacted by whether a couple is married or not
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If my sister leaves €200,000 to my child, would that impact their inheritance tax threshold?
The important thing to remember is that there are three categories and beneficiaries only need to worry about what happens in each
Childless people are being overly taxed by inheritance tax
Their beneficiaries can inherit only €40,000 before taxation, unlike generous relief for sons and daughters
What capital gains tax will my wife pay on shares she inherits from me?
Capital gains is, in many ways, a very tidy tax when it comes to assets that are transferred upon death
Can I write my will in such a way to delay any tax bill until after my house sells?
Precisely when tax is due is determined by timing of its valuation but generally it is when probate is granted
Government sums leave little scope for tax cuts in Budget 2027
Vital public investment has too often been sacrificed to protect current services and minimise tax bills
HSE’s €40m land deal, and tax inheritance rules for child-free couples
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Tánaiste to discuss escalation of Middle East hostilities with fellow EU finance ministers
The greatest gift to leave your family? A lump sum to pay off inheritance tax
People who have substantial assets can take out policies designed to meet any tax bills
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Will my daughter be hit with two tax bills when she inherits holiday home?
Tax exemption for a ‘principal private residence’ has led to some confusion in the area of property sales
Dublin house prices fall, and how to defer your retirement beyond 65
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Can I avoid capital gains tax on a rental property by gifting it to my child?
Readers confused on dwelling house relief, small gift exemption and whether they can see their sister’s will
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‘I have been left a property with a sibling. They want to keep it, I want to sell’
Whether you sell the home and split the proceeds, or one sibling buys the other out – try not to bring solicitors into the equation
Irish creche group sale and Diageo’s frothy Kildare investment
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‘My stepson has already inherited substantial properties and money. Will my will cause tax issues for him?’
Thresholds limit how much anyone can receive free of tax in a will but spreading the benefit further can reduce any eventual tax bill
Can I leave my niece a home without her losing it to pay inheritance tax?
Woman who has no children herself is trying to provide for a relative who has been living with their own children in a property she owns for many years
High Irish electricity prices and how to invest in property
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‘Would gifting my daughter some of her inheritance while she’s in London avoid tax implications?’
What works for an Irish child in UK getting a gift from home does not work if they return, nor if they are a UK child based in Ireland
What happens to a person’s retirement pot when they die?
Rules on the treatment of pension funds vary. First, you must find out if it was an annuity or an approved retirement fund
Renewed push by Independent Ministers for changes to inheritance tax thresholds in budget
Minister of State Seán Canney says people have probably been ‘discriminated against’ by Capital Acquisitions Tax regime
My partner and I are not married: how can we minimise any inheritance tax they will pay?
Inheritance tax law is set firmly against the one in seven Irish families who are not married but there are steps you should consider
Will my stepchildren lose out on tax exemption if they inherit from me?
Who is considered family in Ireland can depend on whether you have written a will or not
What are the tax implications of inheriting a family home for use by a sibling with special needs?
Will the beneficiary and the person with right of residence both face a tax bill?
‘How do I make sure Revenue gets as little as possible from my estate when I die?’
Single person with substantial assets can avail of various exemptions to inheritance tax with careful planning
I want to provide for my son in my will but am worried he will lose his disability allowance
Property Clinic: I want to leave him the property he has been living in and the sum of €50,000
We would like to buy a second home in Spain. What are the tax implications?
Property Clinic: Tax on rental income and inheritance are two things to consider when buying abroad
Ireland’s squeezed middle and stealthy wealthy pick up the tab for wasteful spending
Is it politically sustainable to keep soaking income tax payers? It might have to be
Budget 2026 Q&A: ‘What are the changes to inheritance tax and reliefs?’ Your questions answered
Expert advice on the latest budget measures, from tax and pensions, to inheritance, childcare and more
Insuring your children against a future inheritance tax bill
A 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
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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 members
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