Peter McVerry Trust call for tax exemption on the sale of empty houses to housing associations
A tax exemption for the sale of empty homes to housing associations is among a number of pre-budget submissions from the Peter McVerry Trust. The…
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Children could be set to benefit from inheritance tax break on parent’s homes
Children who inherit property from their loved ones may be set for a tax break from the new Government. According to a report in today’s…
Enhanced tax relief for landlords who rent to social tenants available from today
Landlords who rent to social housing tenants will from today be entitled to enhanced tax reliefs. The new scheme will allow property owners who rent…
Those affected by flooding can apply to have taxes deferred
People whose homes have been affected by flooding can apply to have some of their taxes deferred under new plans announced today by the Revenue…
Revenue to crack down on those undervaluing their home for property tax
The Revenue Commissioners are cracking down on the number of homes that were "significantly undervalued" in property tax returns. According to The Irish Times, officials are…
Almost 20,000 self-employed people face hit on income tax bill for failing to pay property tax
Almost 20,000 self-employed people have taken a hit on their income tax bill for failing to pay the Local Property Tax. Self-employed people who do…
Tax breaks to be offered to urban dwellers who restore pre-1915 buildings
Owners of properties built before 1915 will benefit from tax breaks if they restore derelict or aging buildings as homes. The Living Cities Initiative, announced…
200,000 people yet to pay their Property Tax for 2015
As many as 200,000 people have yet to pay their Local Property Tax (LPT) for 2015, according to the Revenue Commissioners. Those who have yet to…
Is enough being done to help Generation Rent?
A report from Fitch earlier this week found that home ownership rates in Ireland had plunged since the end of the boom years. Globally the…
Landlords could be offered tax breaks to keep rents down
Landlords who agree to keep rent at affordable levels could be offered a series of tax reliefs from the Government. The new plans by Minister…