Sunday 5th February 2012

Credit Union Loans for Home improvement

Tax Relief on Home Improvement Loans Did you know you can claim tax relief on the interest paid on a loan used by you to purchase, improve, repair or develop your main residence or to pay off another loan used … Continue reading

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Lies, Damn Lies – and politicians quoting EuroStat

“50% of Workers not paying any Income Tax” This little snippit of fact has been one of the most frequently  quoted up and down the country by Politicians in this last month.  We hear it quoted as from the Commission for Taxation … Continue reading

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Medical Expenses Abroad & Tax Relief

Have you been abroad for medical Treatment? Many foreign nationals working in Ireland travel back to their home EU country for any required medical treatments. And of course, medical tourism abroad for Irish people is a huge business judging by the number … Continue reading

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Looking into Medical Expenses

We all know that an apple a day keeps the doctor away but sometimes we all need some medical treatment regardless. Most people are aware that people who pay tax are entitled to offset a certain amount against doctor bills, … Continue reading

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Single Parents Tax

Wednesday Club on Single Parents Tax Credit Aaaaah, the Single Parent Tax Credit.  This is the tax credit that causes the most consternation in our office.  Bit like some Blur song I can’t quite remember the name of, you have … Continue reading

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Property tax in next budget?

You have to pay attention when the Irish independent reports the government is considering a Property tax.  Enda Kenny fresh from sorting out his own house, set about challenging the government on this suggesting that he was “flying kites” and … Continue reading

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What’s a Principal Private Residence then?

Principal Private Residence – Why it matters What’s your Principal Private Residence?  This has massive tax implications across many areas of tax.  In our experience this causes a lot of confusion.   What is it According to Paul Young, wherever … Continue reading

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