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
Gift vouchers: know your rights and the charges that might apply
On the Money: It can makes sense to use any gift cards you get sooner rather than later
Equity release borrowing by older homeowners jumps 30% to €75m
Women are more likely to borrow and, on average, borrow more than men, according to data from Spry Finance
Ireland’s missing housing estates and doubts about the future of the smart home
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Less than 40% of approved housing estates are being built in Ireland, according to new data
Mitchell McDermott annual review also says number of students beds coming on stream this year will be a 20-year low
Deduction of €783 per year to hit pay packets of large number of average wage workers from this week
For those on average wage, auto-enrolment scheme is likely to see €15 a week deducted from wages initially
In a will, your niece or nephew may not be who you think they are when it comes to tax
The intricacies of inheritance tax law means it is always a good idea to take legal and, if necessary, specialist tax advice
Will my daughter have to pay tax on house she bought in Ireland while she was abroad?
Capital gains tax applies to sale of most assets but when it comes to homes there are various factors that can cut the bill
Danone recalls infant formula made in Ireland from shelves across Europe
French food giant recalls batches of milk formula made in Ireland due to presence of toxin implicated in earlier Nestlé and Lactalis recalls
Trump keeps Davos in thrall while Ryanair’s O’Leary continues his banter with Elon Musk
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Minister for Health commits to faster delivery on new medicines
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill signs framework agreements with medicine developers and manufacturers to improve drug supply for patients
Families worry new rent rules will force them to become ‘accidental landlords’ for up to six years
Promised new rent and security-of-tenancy protections clash with rules for repayment of charges under nursing-home Fair Deal scheme
Will auto-enrolment obligations limit what I can invest in my private pension?
New mandatory workplace pension inevitably creates confusion for people who already have some personal pension provision
Can I opt in to new workplace auto-enrolment pension even if I don’t meet the criteria?
My Future Fund, which offers a private pension to run alongside your State pension in retirement, is coming into force this month
‘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








