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Married couples can share tax credits if one person earns less than the other. You can be taxed as one unit and allowed some tax concessions not used by one spouse to be transferred to the other. The standard tax cut-off point is €44,300 for a married couple (€35,300 if your single/co-habiting). If both partners […]
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By Cleona Kinahan M.Sc CFP® QFA FLIA No matter what type of savings or investment account you have your money in chances are you’ll be liable for some level of tax on any gains made on your investment – Dirt; Stamp Duty; Capital Gains Tax; Exit Tax. Whether you think of yourself as an Investor […]
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Are you aware that the person receiving the gift may be subject to Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT)? If you want your beneficiaries to avoid a hefty tax liability, should you decide to pass on your assets during your lifetime, you can set up a Section 73 Savings Policy, recognised by Revenue, to pay this […]
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If you live in Ireland but have a British pension or investment now is a good time to review them and consider whether or not to transfer your UK pension to Ireland. As with everything there are pros and cons but the benefit of this will depend on the type of pension you have. […]
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Irish companies which are “close” companies are liable to pay a 20% surcharge each year on any investment income (or deposit income) which is not distributed. A “close” company is a business which is controlled by 5 or fewer participators (i.e. a person who has an interest in the income or capital of a […]
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What’s a “Bear Market”? A bear market happens when widespread pessimism leads to falling stock prices. During a bear market, prices tend to fall by a significant amount over an extended period of time which, according to the Wall Street rule of thumb, is usually when stock prices fall by 20% or more. This is […]
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How can you prepare for life after work? If you can, take control of when you retire It’s a good idea to think about when you when to retire or what season to retire. Apparently, the best season to leave the workplace is in spring or summer. It makes sense! It’s easier to be […]
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There’s been a lot in the media of late about Pensions and the state of the nation’s pension pot. While financial security is crucial for a successful retirement, make sure you don’t neglect the non-financial considerations that make for a happy retirement. You might want to retire before your 65, you might want to retire […]
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This is likely to be an extremely difficult time in your life and potentially you are managing your finances for the first time. Firstly the best advice we can give you is to start today; no more procrastinating. The first step is sometimes the most difficult to take. Make a list of your short […]
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O’Leary Financial Planning recognises that as a business owner it can be hard to stay on top of the key employment issues affecting your business, so we’d like to invite you to our Employment Seminar on the 27th September. Your People. Your Business. Takes place at the Galmont Hotel, Lough Atalia, Galway on Thursday […]
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