Inheritance Tax in Ireland

Inheritance Tax in Ireland (Also known as Gift Tax – Capital acquisitions tax CAT) When somebody close to you dies, tax issues are likely to be the last thing on your mind. However, you are required to make a tax return on any inheritance within a relatively short period of the death, An inheritance is [...]

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Save Money with Low Energy LED GU10 Lightbulbs

Those nice looking halogen downlighters in your home could be costing you hundreds of euros a year in elecricity. You could reduce your electricity usage by replacing the halogen bulbs with low energy LED bulbs. The most common fitting for those spotlight type recessed downlights are GU10 fittings. Most halogen Gu10 bulbs are 50 watt [...]

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How to Prevent Freezing Pipes – Some Advice

The recent extreme cold weather can cause major problems if water pipes in the  home freeze. Any exposed pipes, inside or outside your home, may be at risk from freezing and splitting in cold weather. Preventing frozen pipes Insulate external pipes and any internal ones that are exposed to freezing, paying attention to corners and [...]

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