Inheritance tax threshold rises have no ‘clear policy rationale’, watchdog says
Recent increases to thresholds appear ‘arbitrary’ and not to follow ‘clear and consistent principles’, Parliamentary Budget Office says
Recent increases to thresholds appear ‘arbitrary’ and not to follow ‘clear and consistent principles’, Parliamentary Budget Office says
Budget set to be a pre-election attempt to win middle-class votes, with inheritance tax cuts, falling income taxes and housing on the agenda
Senior gardaí are concerned about being landed with large tax liabilities if they are appointed to the role
Q&A: Gifts to family and the tax implications
Job comes with salary of €200,000 a year, but added wages could push pension pot to point where it is hit with tax liability
Most people favour wealth taxes in theory, though they don’t consider themselves wealthy - but almost nobody seems to be in favour of inheritance tax
Minister talks down prospects of return to lower 9% VAT rate as Dylan McGrath closes two restaurants
French economist Gabriel Zucman has proposed ways of raising hundreds of billions from the ultrarich to address underfunded priorities such as hunger and health
Just five companies account for 44% of all goods exports and foreign-owned firms are responsible for 80%
US says drinks giant hiding ‘astronomical’ profits in countries including Ireland
Government surplus hit €3.4 billion as spending lags revenue
Q&A: Revenue allows relief against nursing home costs incurred at a person’s higher income tax rate
Department of Finance considers whether State’s tax system is in fact too progressive and therefore uncompetitive
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
Big Four accounting firm also wants standard VAT rate cut to 21% and higher rate income tax threshold raised to €50,000
There are excellent reasons why we may want to intervene in the economy but these taxes will rarely be the best way
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
Q&A: Selling the property now will mean you are writing off the prospect of recovering the outstanding cost of refurbishment
Strict rules on what does and does not count as normal family expenditure under Revenue rules
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
Government’s latest stability programme update forecasts €38 billion in budgetary surpluses over the next four years
EU report proposing measure to tackle ‘aggressive tax planning’ or tax avoidance
Young man liable for €66,000 tax after parents ‘earmarked’ small-gift-exemption amounts for him in their own bank account
Seen and Heard: Debt warehousing deadline, Intel grants credits, Budget tax hints, Clerys developer refinancing
Hundreds of thousands of Irish people who remain single need to plan carefully for what will happen their property and other assets after they are gone
Simon Harris will be looking to manage the delicate balance between raising revenue and keeping the electorate happy
Couple wonder will they be hit again financially now after being forced to rethink their plans following the financial crash
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices