Germany’s infrastructure borrowing binge is being wasted, reports say – POLITICO
“We have found that policymakers have used almost all of the debt-financed funds for other purposes, namely, to…
My wife puts half her salary in her pension, how much tax relief has she used?
In our weekly series, readers can email in with any question about retirement and pension savings to be answered by…
from your heating temperature to use of the washing machine – The Irish Times
With the cost of oil climbing in the aftermath of the United States and Israel’s joint attack on…
Revenue tax restriction catches fewer high earners
In a newly published report for 2023, Revenue says 127 people were covered by the restriction, generating an…
State pension payments to rise by extra £575 a year but retirees at risk of being ‘more reliant’ on DWP
State pensioners across the United Kingdom will receive an extra £575 annually from next month, the Department for…
Company directors and landlords dominate latest tax defaulters’ list – The Irish Times
Eight company directors, four landlords, an e-scooter entrepreneur, a crypto currency investor and a former undertaker made tax…
Inheritance tax reforms to drag 152 more areas into net as pensions count toward estates
Across Britain, 152 additional local authorities could fall within the inheritance tax net once pension savings are included…
Rachel Reeves issues major update for the 600,000 state pensioners ‘drawn into paying tax’ this year
Fears have been growing that rising state pension payments could soon push retirees into the tax net. Rachel…
Beneficiary designations in estate planning
It allows clients to pass assets to beneficiaries in a controlled manner while still maintaining ownership when they’re…
The pros and cons of giving your children their inheritance while you’re still alive
Can’t decide on the ‘right’ time? Here’s what you need to consider If you don’t want your children…
Households in Ireland pay most of the Vat on energy bills despite using less than industry
Domestic users paid €4bn of €5bn collected since 2015 Householders face higher Vat rates on their energy bills.…
Revenue seize beer valued at €100,000 at Rosslare Europort in Wexford
The seizure was made on February 25 when officers stopped a trailer that had arrived on a ferry…