Irish residential property prices rose by 6.2 per cent annually in May, according to data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). While national inflation remained static compared to April, the market shows a growing divergence: Dublin’s annual price growth slowed to 4.7 per cent, while prices outside the capital accelerated to 7.3 per cent, driven … Read more
Redundancy packages are becoming leaner as tech, finance, and consulting firms pivot to offset shifting market pressures. According to HR consultants and financial advisors, employees facing job losses should prioritize securing individualized tax advice, as standard severance terms often overlook long-term pension implications. Understanding the interplay between statutory, ex gratia, and tax-exempt payments is essential … Read more
The “Moving Goalposts” Myth: Does Your Inheritance Tax Liability Change Retroactively? Estate planning is often clouded by a common fear: what happens if the tax-free thresholds for Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) drop in the future? Many families worry that a generous gift made today could trigger a “tax clawback” or a surprise bill years down … Read more