How to feel better about paying taxes

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Delve into the world of investments and financial independence and it won’t be long before you come across mention of tax efficiency and legal ways to avoid taxes, and perhaps even illegal ways if you look long enough. I have researched these topics endlessly myself trying to find the most tax-effective path to financial independence … Read more

Client Consult: Technically FI but still earning, not sure where to put our money

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This post is about a family of 5 that moved to Ireland from the US on a critical worker visa. The couple is technically already financially independent but need to work to satisfy their visa. They reached out to get some comfort on their cross border investment strategy with the additional income.

Guest Post on Wolf of Harcourt Street on ETFs

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Meagan did a guest post for the Wolf on Harcourt Street about her experience investing in ETFs in Ireland. She covered what they are, the pros and cons, how they are taxed, her current portfolio, how to buy ETFs and her experience with filing taxes.

How to pay tax on Employee Share Purchase Plans in Ireland

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If you’re lucky enough to work for an employer who grants you company shares at a discount as an employment benefit, you need to understand your tax liabilities and responsibilities, or you could face penalties and interest from Revenue. This post goes into how to pay tax on employee share purchase plans (ESPP) in Ireland. … Read more

Reader Q&A: Irish Investing Tips Post Graduation

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I recently got an email from a recent college graduate looking for my take on investing tips post-graduation. Of course, I am not a qualified financial advisor and this should not be taken as advice but here are some tips and considerations in deciding where to put your new-found money. Firstly, if you’re reading this … Read more