Dominic Coyle

Dominic Coyle

Deputy Business Editor

Dominic Coyle is Deputy Business Editor of The Irish Times.

Pensioners do not need to panic over Revenue letter about owed tax

Letters were not targeting pensioners specifically and offer options if you do have an outstanding tax bill, perhaps because of your state pension


Who are the highest fliers when it comes to pay, and no more ‘wait and see’ for homebuyers on interest rates

The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk


Dawn Meats lands a major New Zealand deal and Enterprise Ireland’s 30% CEO pay rise pitch

The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk


Figuring out my tax free lump sums when I have more than one pension

Rules on lump sums are surprisingly straightforward regardless of how many pensions you have and in which countries


Our unmarried son living abroad has died just before his first child was born. Who inherits?

With differences from one country to another, it is important to secure independent and local legal advice on inheritance law


Corporation tax take defies tariff fears even as Apple bows to Trump

The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk


Worker forced to retire at 65 awarded €18,000 by Labour Court

Deepak Fasteners turned down request from 45-year veteran to stay on for one year until he reached State pension age


Will I face a capital gains tax bill on sale of my home because I have a lodger?

Cost of living pressures that push people to take tenants in to help with bills can have unexpected impacts unless you qualify for rent-a-room relief


Inheritance, relatives and blended families: what does it mean for tax-free thresholds?

Tax free thresholds for inheritance and large gifts are determined by the closeness of the blood relationship between the two parties


Holiday car hire pitfalls to watch out for

Many people find hiring a car among the most stressful elements of a holday: here’s what to expect and how to prepare


Can I make voluntary contributions for an Irish State pension even though I moved to London aged 22?

Rules around voluntary PRSI payments exclude people who have only worked in Ireland for a short number of years


Will I pay tax in Ireland if a US relative leaves me something in their will?

Inheritance tax liability is determined by where the beneficiary and/or the dead person live and the impact of cross-border agreements


My family lives abroad. Does that cause problems with my father’s will?

Paperwork and taxation on inheritance can potentially become more complicated when beneficiaries live outside the State


Start of mandatory pension scheme fast approaching, but one in four companies yet to prepare for it

All businesses are required to have pension systems in place for eligible staff by the start of 2026


How can I find what my likely State pension will be?

Department of Social Protection will only entertain queries six months ahead of drawdown, but here’s how you can work it out for yourself


Common Ground

How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands