Money Mentor

Money Mentor: why is my tax bill rising when my costs are up on the farm?

Higher calf and feed costs won't necessarily reduce this autumn's tax bill. Ifac's Philip O'Connor explains why farm tax works a year behind and what questions you should ask your accountant.

MONEY MENTOR 30 September 2026

Money Mentor: why is my tax bill rising when my costs are up on the farm?

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Money Mentor: childminding income and tax relief explained

Money Mentor: childminding income and tax relief explained

MONEY MENTOR 23 September 2026

Money Mentor: 'am I taxed on the income from my solar panels?'

Money Mentor: 'am I taxed on the income from my solar panels?'

CL-IFJHOME 16 September 2026

Money Mentor: ‘can I claim through the farm for my energy bills?’

Money Mentor: ‘can I claim through the farm for my energy bills?’

Money Mentor: ‘can I claim through the farm for my energy bills?’

MONEY MENTOR 2 September 2026

Money Mentor: 'I sold a site to a neighbour. Why is the tax bill so high?'

Money Mentor: 'I sold a site to a neighbour. Why is the tax bill so high?'

Money Mentor: 'I sold a site to a neighbour. Why is the tax bill so high?'

MONEY MENTOR 26 August 2026

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Money Mentor: ‘what records should I keep when buying a site?’

Money Mentor: ‘what records should I keep when buying a site?’

Marty Murphy, head of tax at ifac, explains which records and documents you should keep when buying a site to satisfy Revenue requirements.

MONEY MENTOR 8 July 2026

Money Mentor: 'how do I prioritise farm upgrades and investment?’

Money Mentor: 'how do I prioritise farm upgrades and investment?’

How to prioritise farm upgrades and decide where to invest first while keeping cash flow healthy.

MONEY MENTOR 8 July 2026

Money Mentor: ‘do I need a financial buffer for the family farm?

Money Mentor: ‘do I need a financial buffer for the family farm?

Ifac's Philip O'Connor breaks down what a financial buffer is and how to work out how much you need for your farm.

MONEY MENTOR 8 July 2026

Money Mentor: the best ways to invest or save a large inheritance

Money Mentor: the best ways to invest or save a large inheritance

Martin Glennon, head of financial planning at ifac, shares how to make the most of saving and investing when you inherit a large sum.

MONEY MENTOR 8 July 2026

Money Mentor: ‘I’m 52 and worried it’s too late to start a pension’

Money Mentor: ‘I’m 52 and worried it’s too late to start a pension’

Martin Glennon, head of financial planning at ifac shares practical tips on starting a pension in your 50s, saying it's never too late to begin planning for retirement.

MONEY MENTOR 8 July 2026

Money Mentor: how can we transfer the farm and avoid a tax bill?

Money Mentor: how can we transfer the farm and avoid a tax bill?

Worried about accidentally creating a large tax bill with you succession plan? Our Money Mentor explains how careful planning can help protect the future of the farm.

MONEY MENTOR 8 July 2026

Money Mentor: how to pass on the family farm without causing a rift

Money Mentor: how to pass on the family farm without causing a rift

How you can help navigate inheritances and keep everyone in the family happy.

MONEY MENTOR 8 July 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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