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Possible tax breaks for property development not discussed at ministerial meeting on housing
Government preparing to agree additional €450 million in capital funding for housing sector
Working from home: can I claim relief if my name is not on the utility bills?
Remote working relief is now the third-most-commonly claimed despite the modest sums on offer
We should declare war on dereliction and a tax amnesty is our best weapon
Use the tax system to reward good behaviour and punish bad, and make it cheaper to build on derelict sites
Should I charge my homebird adult children rent?
Extra mouths to accommodate and feed cost money, but parents adopt very different approaches ... and then there are tax issues too
Homeowners fail to claim around €120m in mortgage rebates last year
Mortgage Interest Tax Credit will give you up to €1,250 a year of your tax back if your home loan bill was hit by ECB rate rises
Ireland is more exposed to Trump’s tariff war than any other European country
Without turning away from the United States, it is vital for Ireland to remain unambiguously and progressively engaged in collective action in support of Europe
Does the Revenue owe you a tax refund?
It’s surprisingly easy to apply for rebates on health expenses, rent, third-level fees, remote working and mortgage interest
Irish taxpayers overpaid by €900 on average last year: Here’s how to get your money back
Almost one in four taxpayers is paying more tax than they should but how can you get back what you are owed?
More than 500,000 workers in Ireland are due tax refunds they have not claimed
Revenue says easy-to-operate online tax return system allows people to claim money due for medical expenses, or rent and mortgage payments
Trump’s tariffs could directly affect about one-third of all Irish goods exports, KPMG warns
US proposal to reduce corporation tax would reduce our own corporation tax take as well as our attractiveness for FDI, KPMG says
Can grandson raised as son by grandmother avail of higher tax exemption on inheritance?
Foster child relief allows children to benefit from exemption from tax on gifts and inheritances of up to €400,000 from foster parents
Section 23 investment, capital losses and changing rules
Generous tax relief rules were amended to ensure you could not claim the relief and also a loss on eventual sale of property
Rachel Reeves: Labour will go ‘further and faster’ in search for growth
Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary criticises UK chancellor’s plan for Heathrow expansion and says she ‘doesn’t have a clue’
When dealing with Trump, Ireland needs to focus on what we can control rather than speculating ourselves into a crisis
We need to execute on policies that enhance our competitiveness, trust in the resilience of our relationship with the US and maintain a consistent message that Ireland is open for business
Fair Deal: Nursing home care costs will limit scope for tax-efficient small gifts to family
Gifts of up to €3,000 may be tax exempt but they will still be assessed as savings under the Fair Deal nursing home support scheme
Ireland on alert as Trump pulls US out of global tax deal
Move sets up potential stand-off on tax between US and EU
Will my son have to pay stamp duty on part of house he acquires from his ex?
Son is able to repay his ex-partner for her contribution and wants to transfer the full title to himself
New books about inequality by Thomas Piketty: Counterpoints to the Trump-Musk war on the state
Among the French economist’s arguments is that ‘no credible solution to the challenge of global warming is imaginable without a drastic reduction in inequality’
Vacant homes tax raises €2.3m from almost 4,000 properties in its first year
Tax is charged at three times the local property tax for dwellings occupied less than 30 days each year
A rent-free January – and other budget benefits set to kick in this month
Changes announced in Budget 2025 on taxes, housing costs, welfare and the minimum wage will take some edge off household bills
Ireland’s tax take hits record €108bn after €11bn Apple boost
Total corporation tax receipts soared 64% to €39.1bn in 2024
Income tax, USC and rent tax credits: What budget changes are now in effect for 2025?
National minimum wage increases by 80 cents to €13.50 an hour
Ireland needs to launch diplomatic offensive in response to Trump’s return - Taoiseach
US president-elect’s goals could hit investment, jobs and corporate tax receipts here, Harris warns
One in four PAYE workers are overpaying tax. Can you claim money you’re owed?
Revenue figures show roughly one in four PAYE worker is overpaying tax, mostly by failing to claim reliefs to which they are entitled
Department feared failure to boost pension tax relief would lead to exodus of senior gardaí and judges
Officials warned of ‘real prospect’ that only external candidates would seek top-level Garda roles
Political parties try to reconcile policy with promises
Incoming administration is lacking in neither cash nor advice if exchequer returns, the OECD and Ifac are to be believed
How does VAT in Ireland compare with countries across Europe? A guide to a contentious tax
VAT in the hospitality sector became an election issue but there is a wider debate about the fairness of how it is applied
Will we have a tax liability if Dad gives us his home while he is alive?
Three sisters are in line to share father’s home, with one of them then buying out the others
Finding a solution for a tenant who can’t meet rent after splitting with partner
Accommodation Recognition Payment or Rent a Room are two schemes that might bridge gap between what tenant can pay and agreed rent
Ireland criticised for not doing enough to tackle tax avoidance in report by EU auditor
European Court of Auditors assesses shortcomings in measures by several countries to tackle corporate tax avoidance and profit shifting
Cross-Border worker numbers falling because of tax rules
Companies ‘appear to be struggling’ to comply with rules, especially with remote working, study finds
One Border, two systems, endless complications: ‘My NI colleagues work from home while I am forced to commute to an empty office’
Companies are increasingly wary of hiring cross-Border workers because of tax, pension and payroll issues, report warns
Inheritance tax is a real bugbear for people who do not have children
Q&A: The only way to ‘beat the system’ on tax is to use the dwelling house exemption, but that is a major commitment on both sides
There’s one question which none of the political parties want to answer
When Labour is preaching prudence, you know we’ve got a problem
Costing the election manifestos: Making sense of the billions being thrown out by parties to win your vote
Sinn Féin, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have both similarities and key differences in their spending plans - but will any of them be able to afford to keep their promises?
Harris accused of displaying ‘height of arrogance’ by centre left parties
Labour and Social Democrats target Fine Gael leader for ruling out multi-party left wing alliance
Government collects record €116bn in tax last year
Corporation tax revenues more than double in four years since 2019
‘We bought our son a flat in his name but we took the rental income’
Parents weigh inheritance valuation on gift subject to a very informal family arrangement but unwanted tax issues may arise inadvertently
Vouchers, commuter tickets and bikes: How employers can help their staff save tax
The small benefit exemption, Taxsaver Commuter Ticket Scheme and Bike to Work scheme are all potential moneysavers
More spending, tax cuts as Fianna Fáil publishes first manifesto of election campaign
Party pledges to cut taxes by reducing lower rate of USC to 1.5 per cent and increase entry point to high rate of tax to ‘at least €50,000′
Here’s what we should be asking politicians in the aftermath of Trump’s victory
Political insulation from the cost-of-living crisis has been paid for by bumper corporation tax receipts – and now those receipts are under threat
Got a mortgage? There is up to €2,500 in tax relief waiting for you
Mortgage interest tax relief scheme has had surprisingly low take-up. Here’s how to get your money.
What are the rules for PRSI now that I am self-employed?
PRSI has been compulsory for the self-employed since 1988 and the rates and benefits are pretty much the same as for most employees
Nine areas where it costs to be single and one where you’re quids in
Single people pay a premium on everything from housing and food bills to tax and holidays
Funds industry needs to discover the power of plain speaking
Consumers are losing out under current regime but most are not even aware of that
Wealth adviser urges people to ‘die tidily’ by putting their affairs in order
Everlake urges people to leave file with details of essential contacts, how to access accounts and assets and any personal wishes
Inheritance rules penalise people who are single and have no children
Careful planning in drawing up your will or giving during your lifetime can reduce the State’s tax take
If you’re self employed, the time has come to file your tax return and avoid nasty surprises from Revenue
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Is it better for my tax bill if my parents transfer their house to me now rather than in their will?
Would it be categorised as a ‘gift’ and would tax be charged accordingly?
Personal tax filing deadline is looming: here’s what you need to know
Deadline looming not just for 2023 tax bill but also for payment of preliminary tax for the current year
Is Portugal the solution to the housing crisis?
Portuguese government considering exempting young workers from income tax to stem a brain drain
Dublin landlord Paul Howard hit with tax penalty of more than €1m
Landlord was not entitled to any reduction in return for co-operation with major tax inquiry, Revenue tells High Court
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