Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) is sometimes also known as Inheritance Tax in Ireland. The current rate of inheritance tax in Ireland in 2020 is 33%. CAT is a tax charged on money or property that is gifted to, or inherited by, someone. The recipient is responsible for the tax on the gift or inheritance. This […]
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In Ireland the government charge a tax on the interest you receive on savings accounts in Ireland. This tax is known as Deposit Interest Retention Tax or DIRT for short. Since January 1st 2020 the rate of DIRT is 33% Meanwhile, the exit tax on investments such as equity funds and ETF’s remains at a […]
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Budget 2018 Changes to Income Tax As expected there were some small reductions to Income Tax in Budget 2018. From January 1st 2018 there will be an increase of €750 in the income tax standard rate band for single earners, from €33,800 to €34,550 . The married couples band will rise from €42,800 to €43,550 […]
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