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Thanks a million for that. Yes, I will do that today. I'm like a dog with a bone, in that I just do not want this to go unanswered. I will keep you posted on my progress (or lack of it) Thanks Dave

Thanks for the reply. I have had multiple emails but always with different agents. I have sent in copies of my passport, recent utility bills, and also EVERY document I could lay my hands on from E11 card to my gun licence ( explaining that the Garda had to vet me). I had to fill in and return...

I was sending small amounts ($50-200) to individuals in both Cambodia and Thailand. Total number of payments was about 6-7 individual payments. I’m a retired teacher and have been teaching teachers in Siem Reap since 2017. Normally there 1-3 months three times a year. Individuals were my tuk...

Has anyone any experience having being blocked by WesternUnion to either sending or receiving money. I have extensive correspondence with them but I have run into a brick wall. They simply say it’s a privacy issue and that they do not disclose any details about their actions. My concern is that...

I have recently heard that broadband is classified as 30MB download. I am living in rural Ireland and have a fixed line phone and "broadband" package. My line is capable of a max of 4MB. I get at best 2.4MB. So, my question is, as am I being charged for a broadband package given that the...

I Irish Times of 25/4/2017 there is an article on the overseas assets and the tax implications. Holiday homes are mentioned but states that if "The holiday home bought with money on which you already paid tax is a entirely valid investment. If you are not renting it out, you have no problem. My...

Just wondering about this situation. My mother died last year. There were 3 children. My eldest brother (not married and had no partner) died 4 years ago. So just 2 left. My brother ( not married or attached) has not had any contact for years with the family. Did not attend family occasions but...

Ok thanks for that. No, I intend keeping the house as its in a good area and my son will continue to live there. Thanks mf1 for the link. I reckon the value of the rental might be / would be about €18,000 per year on the open market. I will have to take proper tax advice as its only the upkeep...

Having recently inherited my father's house I have the following situation. House is in Dublin. I live in rural area. My son has moved into the house and is paying services, ESB gas and the like. He is not paying rent. What is the situation from a revenue point of view. Am I allowed to do this...

So is your advice to pay off the mortgage at this time? This seems to go against any other advice I have seen on this forum

Well to hear the banks complain about them you might think that they are a problem. I can pay off my 80k over the next 7 years or tomorrow. Should I clear everything tomorrow, I guess that the bank could gain massively more than the .65% they are currently getting from me! I do not pretend in...

Would appreciate some advice. I will have within the next few weeks €150k to invest. This is a combination of an inheritance and An Post savings maturing. With bank rates so so low what would anyone here think of doing. I have no financial problems other than an 80k tracker mortgage at .65%. I...

My wife and I have had a holiday home in France for over 9 years. Recently we made our Irish wills but solicitor said that we would need to sort out the French property ourselves as they had no experience of it. If one of us dies then I heard that can be complications. We have two children...

Sorry my post might be slightly confusing. I wondered about a possible increase in the amount of the tax free inheritance for others other than son/ daughter. I understand it's 225k for them but only 33k for niece/ nephew

The €225k inheritance for children has been flagged to possibly change in October. Is there a possible move to increase the allowance for nephews etc? Would it be ok to hold off on a sale of a property until October to gain from the possible tax increase.

Hi, I have been going to France for over 30 years. First in tents, then trailer tents then various caravans. We have 2 children but discovered a campsite in the Dordogne years ago that I think could fit the bill. It is very French but small with a beautiful pool. Ideally suited if you want to...

Thanks for that. I think the simplest thing is to ring revenue and ask about my specific case.

My 94 year old father is moving into an independent living house on the grounds of a rural nursing home. He is not in the nursing home proper. If I pay for the rent for the house (basic 162/wk) can I claim tax relief on this amount. Last year I claimed for an allowance for a daily helper. I am...

I have had a French house for over 7 years. No intention of selling but I recently made my Irish will and the solicitor did not know how it should be noted in my Irish will. What have any other people done? The house is in my wife and my names and we simply want to leave it to our 2 children.