Budget 2018: What it means for you

Irish Budget 2018 – Main points The Minister for Finance gave an upbeat assessment of the economic situation with growth forecast at 4.3% in 2017 and 3.5% in 2018. The government forecasts unemployment to average 5.7% in 2018 vs 6.1% currently. However he...

Time to think about your pension before the tax deadline

The deadline for availing of 2016 personal tax relief is fast approaching on October 31st. Now is the ideal time to start or top-up your pension. This applies whether you are self-employed or a PAYE taxpayer. You could potentially reduce your tax bill or even get a...

Important Change to PRSI and State Pension Entitlement

Whether you qualify for the the State Pension (contributory) depends on a minimum number of PRSI contributions paid during your working life, and a minimum yearly average paid/credited contributions. This entitlement is not means-tested. The yearly average determines...

Grab this tax relief now, before it’s gone..

  Where does €100 cost just €60 ? Contributions made to an Irish pension may qualify for tax relief at 40%  if you are a higher rate tax payer. Every €100 you save into a pension would cost you just €60, subject to limits based on your age and income. To benefit...