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inheritance tax

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<p>Finance Minister Jack Chambers said he does not believe that abolishing the tax would be fair, saying that capital acquisitions tax are important factors in a 'balanced economy'. Picture: Damien Storan</p>

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Finance Minister rules out abolition of inheritance tax in upcoming budget
Jack Chambers' comments come as a campaign is ongoing, led by former Dublin TD Alan Shatter, calling for the total abolition of the tax
<p>Our defence forces don't deserve cheap shots aimed at by the Government argues one reader. Another suggests we are the soft underbelly of Europe, reliant on our old enemy, the UK, to come to our defence if and when needed.</p>

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Letters to the editor: Disloyalty of defence minister to staff of Defence Forces
<p>Money given to a child for a deposit on a house counts as a taxable gift, as does providing a house rent free.</p>

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Brian Keegan: It's inevitable Revenue pursues gifts from the bank of mum and dad
Little-known plan could save you inheritance tax

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Little-known plan could save you inheritance tax
Government plan could scrap tax for many inheriting family home

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Government plan could scrap tax for many inheriting family home
FF calls for inheritance tax review

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FF calls for inheritance tax review
FF: Current rate of inheritance tax too tough on families
FF: Current rate of inheritance tax too tough on families

Fianna Fáil has called on the Government to reduce the rate of inheritance tax.

Tue, 25 Aug, 2015

Government gets inheritance windfall
Government gets inheritance windfall

The number of people liable for the controversial inheritance tax applied to gifts following the death of a family member has risen by more than a third over the past five years.

Sat, 06 Jun, 2015

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