Deduction of €783 per year to hit pay packets of large number of average wage workers from this weekFor those on average wage, auto-enrolment scheme is likely to see €15 a week deducted from wages initiallyWed Jan 28 2026 - 05:00
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 Tue Jan 27 2026 - 05:00
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 billSun Jan 25 2026 - 10:00
Danone recalls infant formula made in Ireland from shelves across EuropeFrench food giant recalls batches of milk formula made in Ireland due to presence of toxin implicated in earlier Nestlé and Lactalis recallsFri Jan 23 2026 - 18:34
Trump keeps Davos in thrall while Ryanair’s O’Leary continues his banter with Elon MuskThe best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskThu Jan 22 2026 - 06:36
Minister for Health commits to faster delivery on new medicinesJennifer Carroll MacNeill signs framework agreements with medicine developers and manufacturers to improve drug supply for patientsTue Jan 20 2026 - 15:58
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 schemeTue Jan 20 2026 - 05:00
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 Sun Jan 18 2026 - 10:00
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 monthTue Jan 13 2026 - 05:00
‘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 Sun Jan 11 2026 - 11:27
Vinyl sales jump 20% in ‘exceptional year’ for Irish acts, music industry group saysTaylor Swift tops the charts as Irish Recorded Music Association said sales rose in all segments - streaming, CD, vinyl and music cassette Wed Jan 07 2026 - 15:57
AI-driven food waste business Positive Carbon plans international expansion with Redesdale investment Dublin business uses AI-powered sensors to identify food going into bins and analyse that data for commercial kitchens and food centres Tue Jan 06 2026 - 13:13
Will aunt’s possible ‘lost child’ have claim on her estate years after she died?Inheritance rights are clear in adoption cases, but law on illegal adoptions does not seem to apply hereTue Jan 06 2026 - 05:00
If you earn more than €20,000 you will now have to pay into a pension schemeAuto-enrolment is designed to provide better retirement income for around 760,000 workers who are not members of occupational schemesFri Jan 02 2026 - 05:00
Rise of non-bank lenders strengthens position of brokers in Irish mortgage marketDigital generation and widening interest rate gap also weakens hold of traditional banks on home loans market, says Doddl.ie CEOTue Dec 30 2025 - 05:10
Calleary blocks employers looking to sidestep pension auto-enrolment for their workers Minister for Social Protection sets minimum contribution for occupational pension schemes to counter perceived abuse of scheme loophole Wed Dec 24 2025 - 09:00
Tax professionals criticise ‘chilling’ proposal to name taxpayers who appeal Revenue billsIrish Tax Institute expresses ‘profound concerns’ about fairness and privacy of proposed changes under planned legislation Wed Dec 24 2025 - 06:00
Will gift to help daughter buy house hurt me financially if I need nursing home care?It is financially prudent to consider what the longer-term implications might beTue Dec 23 2025 - 05:00
What has happened to my husband’s PTSB shares?Investor lost track of news around shares he received free when former building society demutualised back in 1994Sun Dec 21 2025 - 05:00
Ireland at risk if AI bubble bursts, says ESRI and mixed fortunes for high profile Irish brandsThe best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskThu Dec 18 2025 - 06:50
What happens to my retirement fund after I die?Approved Retirement Funds are more flexible than annuities but there could be tax implications depending on who benefitsTue Dec 16 2025 - 05:00
Paying voluntary PRSI contributions to get closer to full State pensionCap on credited contributions that count towards your weekly pension rate means it may make sense to pay voluntarily if you have resourcesSun Dec 14 2025 - 10:00
Bridging finance is back on the table for Ireland’s homebuyersLoan allowing people to confirm purchase of a new home when they have yet to complete the sale of their existing home designed to boost market liquidityFri Dec 12 2025 - 12:30
What tax credit am I due for my solar panels and how do I claim it? Microgeneration allows people who have invested in renewables in their home to sell excess energy back to the gridTue Dec 09 2025 - 05:00
My child lives rent free in a home I own. Will that cause either of us a tax problem?Revenue rules are fairly tight on financial support for independent adult children once it exceeds €3,000 in any one year Sun Dec 07 2025 - 10:34
Tesco to face €3.5m bill for staff signing up to auto-enrolment pensionRoughly one third of staff will join My Future Fund, another third fall outside parameters and final group are with in-house schemeFri Dec 05 2025 - 16:49
Irish investors blocked from accessing their cashThe best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskThu Dec 04 2025 - 06:17
Challenger banks duck Oireachtas invite and Ronald Quinlan’s top 10 commercial deals of 2025 The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskWed Dec 03 2025 - 06:42
Irish household wary of investing their savings and is now the time for a Morning Ireland refresh?The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskTue Dec 02 2025 - 06:47
Ibec alarmed at plans to set minimum contributions on staff pensionsMinister for Social Protection Dara Calleary promising urgent legislation to prevent alleged abuse of auto-enrolment system by some employers Mon Dec 01 2025 - 05:00
Can I appeal if UK tax officials want me to pay more than I think I should to buy back British pension rights Many Irish people who worked in the UK and thereafter are being told, incorrectly, that they must pay more than expected to buy back national insuranceSun Nov 30 2025 - 09:00
Sales slip at Smyths’ Irish chain of toy stores Group still reports 17% rise in pretax profit as family shareholders take €8m in dividendsThu Nov 27 2025 - 05:00
Friends have selected the LPT band below Revenue’s recommendation. Can it backfire?There’s very little upside to gaming Revenue on local property tax returns - and it could backfireTue Nov 25 2025 - 05:00
Auto-enrolment to cost small business average of €25,000, says recruiter Majority of workers expect to stick with My Future Fund even though many are unsure whether it really will deliver financial security in retirement Mon Nov 24 2025 - 14:49
Employer still in the dark on how to sign staff up for auto-enrolment My Future Fund opens for business in January and employers can provide the limited details required from December 1st Sun Nov 23 2025 - 10:00
Isme challenges Minister over reports of rogue employers undermining new pension rulesSmall business group says employers are working to make auto-enrolment a success but are being kept in the dark by Department of Social ProtectionFri Nov 21 2025 - 16:14
Minister promises urgent action to stop employers forcing staff into inferior pension schemesDepartment of Social Protection says rogue employers are trying to undermine new State workplace pension schemeThu Nov 20 2025 - 08:39
DAA boardroom bust-up could end up in court and the Irish technology tracking World Cup starsThe best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskThu Nov 20 2025 - 06:47
Tax in Ireland on foreign pensions can be trickyDrawdowns from an Australian superannuation fund in retirement appear to be exempt from normal tax on income in IrelandTue Nov 18 2025 - 05:00
Can I claim tax relief in the State on cost of buying back UK national insurance cover?Tens of thousands of people resident in the Republic boosted their pension entitlement after working in UK at very modest costSun Nov 16 2025 - 10:00
Local property tax: what happens if you have missed the deadline?LPT is self-assessed but Revenue has several ways to ensure compliance now or in the future Fri Nov 14 2025 - 11:17
How the seeds of a thriving agricultural business were planted 200 years agoFarm productivity and climate change among the key focuses for Germinal, the largest grass seed business in Ireland and Britain Fri Nov 14 2025 - 05:15
‘Emergency measures’ for new homes and sitting down with Gary McGannThe best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskThu Nov 13 2025 - 06:39
Redesdale invests in Talio Technologies to forecast emerging food trends through AI Move marks first step into AI by John Conroy’s food-focused venture capital fundWed Nov 12 2025 - 17:55
Will pension rules catch me out after transfer from public sector to a private sector job?The rules on how people can qualify for a State pension are changing to make sure everyone is assessed on the same basisTue Nov 11 2025 - 05:00
Tax and investing: different rules for different investments sows confusion Buying individual stocks means less tax on gains but the investment risks are far higher Sun Nov 09 2025 - 10:20
Local property tax: How does it work and what happens if you miss the deadline?Local property tax is self-assessed and Revenue has several ways to ensure compliance now or in the future Thu Nov 06 2025 - 16:13
Filling out tax forms and sorting allowable expenses on capital gainsSorting tax bills and finding and filling out the right forms can be a challenge for those who rarely have cause to do soTue Nov 04 2025 - 05:00
EVs account for one in three new car registrations in October Every county reported higher sales of electric vehicles despite a 9.3% drop overall in new car reigstrationsMon Nov 03 2025 - 12:56
The State’s new auto-enrolment scheme: What does it mean for those with a private pension?Workers with pensions from previous jobs or private schemes they have set up themselves show complexity of challenge for new fundSun Nov 02 2025 - 10:00
