Irish Tax Unwrapped is your go-to podcast for navigating the complexities of Ireland’s tax landscape. Hosted by Josh O'Connell and featuring Derek Andrews, the show breaks down everything from personal and corporate tax to estate planning and compliance, offering clear and practical advice for individuals, businesses, and professionals alike. Whether you're a business owner, an investor, or just curious, this podcast will break down Ireland's tax code for you. Each episode explores key tax i ...
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Signed, Sealed… and Not Delivered: The Agricultural Relief Case That Went South
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34:15In this episode of Irish Tax Unwrapped, we dive into one of the most avoidable — and expensive — inheritance tax blunders in recent memory. A perfectly planned agricultural relief claim? Check. Clear instructions to the solicitor? Check. But when it came to execution, the holiday-bound solicitor had other priorities… and the whole plan went south. …
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Growth Shares: From Silk Road to Shareholder Rewards and Avoiding Inheritance Tax
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34:14What do medieval guilds, ancient Chinese merchants, and modern Irish family businesses have in common? In this episode of Irish Tax Unwrapped, we explore how humans have motivated work, rewarded loyalty, and shared wealth — from the spice-laden markets of Chang’an, to the fields of feudal Europe and right up to today's boardrooms and tax planning m…
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Property Tax Hacks : Government contracts, VAT and Inheritance Tax - Are You Ready?
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28:09In this second podcast on taxing property we discuss the tax treatment of government contracts, VAT pitfalls and estate planning. The landscape of property taxation is a strategic game where classification is everything. What seems like a straightforward rental income could, in fact, be trading income—bringing a completely different tax treatment. …
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From Aristocrats to AirBnBs: Property tax rules then and now
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28:32Taxing property income should be simple — own a property, rent it out, pay tax. But, much like the buildings themselves, once you step inside, it gets complicated fast. From Schedule A, which once taxed aristocrats like a wealth tax, to Schedule D, which now divides property income into multiple cases, the history of property taxation is a story of…
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Boxing Meets Tax Law: How an offhand remark cost a builder €350,000
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18:51Welcome to Irish Tax Unwrapped! In this episode, we uncover unexpected parallels between the dramatic conclusion of the 2011 Floyd Mayweather vs. Victor Ortiz boxing match and a high-stakes tax case involving a Carlow builder’s €348,112 Capital Gains Tax bill. We dive into a real-life tax dispute that’s anything but dry—the story of an Irish entrep…
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From Seed to Scale: How Angel Investor Relief Helps Irish Startups Grow
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20:17In this episode of Irish Tax Unwrapped host Josh sits down with tax expert Derek Andrews to break down Ireland's Angel Investor Relief, introduced in Budget 2023 and refined in Budget 2024. This initiative aims to encourage investment in early-stage start-ups by offering a reduced capital gains tax rate. Derek discusses the potential benefits, as w…
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How Crypto is Taxed in Ireland (and What You Might Be Missing)
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27:12In this episode of Irish Tax Unwrapped, we take a deep dive into the complex world of crypto-asset taxation in Ireland. With the rising popularity of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, understanding how these digital assets are taxed is crucial for both individuals and businesses. We break down the core tax categories: Income Tax, Corporat…
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Budget 2025 : What Irish Companies and Business Owners Need to Know
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16:35In this episode of Irish Tax Unwrapped, we break down the key elements of Ireland's Budget 2025 and what it means for both individuals and businesses. Host Josh O'Connell sits down with tax experts Derek and Daphne Andrews of Coventure Tax Consulting to explore the budget’s tax key tax measures. Will these "budget gifts" provide long-term relief or…
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You've Got a Revenue Audit Notification : Now What?
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5:50Derek Andrews of Coventure Tax Consulting is a seasoned tax consultant with over 25 years of experience in tax compliance, audits, and advisory services. Specializing in helping individuals and businesses navigate complex tax regulations, he has extensive knowledge of the Revenue Commissioners' Compliance Intervention Framework, particularly in man…
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