‘You shouldn’t impoverish yourself because you think you need to leave money for your kids’
Better with Money with Aideen Finnegan
gift tax (Capital Acquisitions Tax)
‘I paid tax on earlier gifts from my parent. Will they reduce my €400,000 tax-free limit?’
Confusion arises around a ‘tax free’ threshold that can also include amounts on which tax has actually been paid
We want to lend our daughter €350,000 to buy a home – what do we need to know?
Both parties need to be very clear on the precise terms of the transaction which can have tax implications
Is my daughter stuck with the old €335,000 tax-free gift limit?
Can we give our daughter more tax-free now, or is she stuck at the old limit?
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
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?
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
Children need to grow up and have ‘the talk’ with ageing parents
A conversation around cash can actually prove a life saver if an unexpected illness or care requirement demands crucial interventions
Are there tax issues if we lend to our daughter to buy us out of shared home?
Loans within families can offer better value to the borrower than going to the banks but make sure you follow the rules
Irish property market is rigged in favour of those who get parental gifts of up to €100,000
Gifts from the bank of mum and dad are pushing up property prices and widening the social divide
Avoiding double taxation on sale of a property abroad
Rules on gifts and inheritances are different North and South of the Border, as is the tax regime on non-resident property
A family bought a flat so their student son could have a place to stay – six years on, he’s still there
Gift and inheritance tax is self-assessed but choosing to ignore rent-free accommodation could come back to bite you
Weddings, rent and houses: What are the tax implications of a range of gifts to children?
Strict rules on what does and does not count as normal family expenditure under Revenue rules
Will giving our daughter a helping hand to get on the property ladder cause tax problems?
Q&A: How you frame the money you are handing over to your child can lower their exposure to tax
Childhood gift of stamp and coin collection turns into a valuable financial windfall
Q&A: Grandfather’s gift shortly before he died lay hidden away in an attic for decades but what are the tax implications of selling it?
Buying my sister’s apartment: what tax issues will I face?
Q&A: Transfer of vacant apartment is likely to be a lot more complex and costly than you are hoping for
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