Business Post A change to Exit Tax on investments would be of equal if not higher importance in this years budget. Ireland is home to billions of euros in ETFs etc, yet the taxation treatment for Irish residents is severe. Inheritance tax is an issue certainly for estates but these taxes can be planned for, mitigated or in many cases eliminated through proper planning with a professional tax adviser or financial planner. Exit Tax is unavoidable in almost all cases for Irish residents unless investing in direct equities or possibly certain investment trusts. We have one of the highest rates of tax applicable levied on savers in Europe. You should be rewarded for saving for your future, not doubly taxed on savings you have already paid tax on. I know this is the same argument for inheritance tax but at least there are thresholds as a starting point before that is chargeable. The former minister for finance Michael McGrath indicated there would be action taken on this in this years budget, hopefully Minister Chambers will follow through on this and reduce the rate to normal Capital Gains Tax rates.
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