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This is a ten-part Worldwide Tax Blog Series on a cross section of amendments in the Irish Tax System and a general overview:

Universal Social Charge – Part 1

The Remittance Basis for Income Tax – Part 2

The Remittance Basis for Capital Gains Tax – Part 3

Taxation of Certain Social Welfare Benefits – Part 4

Mortgage Interest Relief – Part 5

Donations To Approved Bodies – Part 6

Farm Restructuring Relief – Part 7

FATCA – The US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act – Part 8

Close Company Surcharge – Part 9

Stamp Duty – Part 10

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5. MORTGAGE INTEREST RELIEF

Prior to Finance Act 2013 Mortgage Interest Relief was due to expire at the end of 2012.

Section 9 Finance Act 2013 introduced transitional provisions in relation to mortgage interest relief which allows certain loans taken out in 2013 to be deemed to have been taken out in 2012.  These include: Read More

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Creating a video on the tax services you offer is important to building ongoing business relationships. When creating a video, think of ways to present problems you have solved and solutions you have provided to people and organizations. Create a video that people can relate to; create a memorable experience that describes real situations that people find themselves in. You will be remembered for the impressions you make in these videos, so focus on the people who will be watching them. If you offer viewers something of value they will keep coming back to you. Read More