Ireland left exposed by dependence on handful of multinationals, says Collison-commissioned report
Report commissioned by the Collison brothers argues for tax incentives to attract high quality global talent
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McGrath proposes EU plan to ‘harmonise’ some national rules around tax and insolvency
European Commission pitches scheme to allow for businesses to be set up or wound down quickly and inexpensively on EU-wide basis
Government preparing cost-of-living interventions to meet Middle East fallout
Simon Harris underscores support for hospitality VAT cut following comments from Fianna Fáil’s Niall Collins
Deal sought to improve tax arrangements for cross-Border workers
Details of move expected at UK-Ireland summit in Cork
Price gouging by fuel companies needs to be examined in detail
One should be grateful for just simply getting some of one’s money back
How to cut your energy bills: from your heating temperature to use of the washing machine
Slower driving, switching gas and electricity supplier and turning off immersion among ways of saving
Curbs on tax relief for high earners generate €13.6m for exchequer
Seventy-two people with incomes above €125,000 would have paid no income tax at all last year, Revenue Commissioners figures show
Company directors and landlords dominate latest tax defaulters’ list
Revenue publishes list of 25 settlements with a total value of €7.9 million
How can I import a car from Northern Ireland, and avoid VAT and import duty?
Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying, selling or issues you have with your current car
Foreign investment and infrastructure should by run by cross-Border body, argues SDLP
Report calls for mutual recognition of qualifications and skills and integration of rail services across the island
Buoyant labour market keeps exchequer finances flowing
Government collects €2.9bn in income tax in February, 10% up on last year
Will my pension fund expose me to a higher bill if my spouse needs nursing home care?
Fair Deal financial support for long-term nursing home residents doesn’t count the same money twice
My brother in Britain left me money in his will. What are my tax liabilities on this inheritance?
Inheritance tax rules are very different in the UK and the Republic which can leave people very confused about any liability they may have
Success of Eli Lilly’s weight loss drugs could fatten its Irish corporate tax bill
Budgetary watchdog publishes report on State’s highly concentrated corporate tax base
Trump announces new 10% global tariff, as he criticises US supreme court members over ruling
Court ruling striking down tariffs jeopardises key power in delivering White House economic plan
New vape tax delivering less than half of ‘conservative’ Government projections
Trade body says self-assessment of vape tax liability ‘clearly not robust enough if returns are at such a shockingly low level’
Lessons from abroad on Ireland’s new savings scheme for the ‘middle class’
Experiences in the UK, Canada and Sweden show what an Irish scheme might mean for savers
Why the middle class will not invest
Simon Harris needs to generate some bogus non-resident account energy
Tracking down missing PRSI contributions that should boost my state pension
When people find out their Pay-Related Social Insurance account was not credited, firms can be long gone
The Irish banking system is not working – and that rarely ends well
Economies grow when banks lend money, but ours have become glorified safe deposit boxes
What happens to joint account funds when an account holder dies?
Not all joint accounts are created equal and that has a big bearing on what happens after you die
Strengthening the Defence Forces
To help recruitment and retention, members of the Defence Forces and An Garda Síochána could receive tax rebates every seven years
Government collects €8.5bn in tax in January as Christmas sales boost VAT
Department of Finance says January is generally the strongest VAT month as it encompasses Christmas trading period
Will our informal EuroMillions arrangement run into trouble with Revenue if we win the jackpot?
If two or more people are playing the lottery together, it’s essential that they formalise the arrangement
Make tipping policies clear to protect consumers, watchdog urges
Competition and Consumer Protection Commission says technology has changed tipping landscape
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
Do Irish VRT rules on cars bought abroad breach EU tax law?
Consumers’ inability to get estimate on likely VRT costs before buying a car abroad is a significant issue
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?
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
Almost 70% of young adults ‘struggle to grasp basic financial concepts’
Consumers’ understanding of pensions, tax relief and insurance improves with age, poll suggests
Revenue collects €734m in more than 291,600 audit and compliance interventions
Agency also settled 189 tax avoidance cases last year, yielding €41.7 million, and secured 204 criminal convictions for tax evasion offences
The Irish Times view on the record tax take: Don’t spend it all at once
Strong figures will increase pressure on the Government to spend more and more
Saving in Ireland in 2026: Five savings available to counteract PRSI rise and inflation
With few savings on offer from October’s budget, you will have to rely on your own financial nous this year
Tens of thousands of mortgage holders failed to take up tax break worth up to €1,250
Officials believe uptake rate for scheme is only about 30 per cent
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