Inheritance Tax at record high

Inheritance Tax at record high

As reported in the Irish Times today, inheritance tax collected by the Exchequer in 2018 has reached a record high of €466.3 million, up by 10% on the previous year. This sharp increase is due to increased growth in property prices and the unchanged tax free...
Dwelling House Relief

Dwelling House Relief

Dwelling House Relief allows for a residential property to be passed to an individual free of Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT), once certain conditions have been met. Due to this relief being “used in a manner that was outside the original intention”, The Minister for...