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How much can a grandchild inherit without tax?

How much can a grandchild inherit tax-free in Ireland? Inheritance tax in Ireland for your grandchild falls into Group B - €32,500. Please note that you must name your grandchild on the will for them to avail of this. If the grandchild is under 18, then the parent is responsible for the distribution of the funds.

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How to avoid inheritance tax in Ireland

While it can be very difficult to completely avoid inheritance tax in Ireland, with careful planning you should be able to significantly reduce the amount of inheritance tax your beneficiaries end up paying. When you engage with one of our tax specialists we will be able to see how your set of particular circumstances can be used to reduce your inheritance burden. These can include:

Increasing the number of beneficiaries in your will

Taking advantage of the annual tax-free gift allowance in a structured manner

Changing the nature of your assets

Setting up a family partnership

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What is inheritance Tax in Ireland?

Inheritance tax in Ireland – or Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) is a tax on gifts and inheritances. You may receive gifts and inheritances up to a set value over your life before having to pay CAT.

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Free call with client services Consult with a tax advisor Full Retirement assessment Free €295 incl VAT €1,495 incl VAT 15 min call to discuss your tax situation with a member of our client services team 1-hour call with a chartered tax advisor Initial call fact-finding call with one of our chartered tax advisors Advice on the next steps you can take to reduce your inheritance tax Discuss your particular set of circumstances and what your intentions are. Detailed outlining of the nature of your estate and what plans you currently have in place. Receive 1:1 in-depth advice on the next steps should be to reduce your inheritance tax Discussion on what options are open to you based on your estate and what your intentions are Finalise the assessment and present this in writing A follow-up call to discuss any questions from the assessment.

How much is the inheritance tax in Ireland?

Inheritance tax in Ireland – or Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) - is 33% on the taxable portion of the inheritance.

Why are people so reluctant to do inheritance planning?

There are many reasons why people might be reluctant to do inheritance planning. Some common reasons include: Not wanting to think about their own mortality: Inheritance planning often involves discussing what will happen to a person's assets after they die, which can be a difficult and emotional topic for some people to think about. Not wanting to create conflict among family members: Inheritance planning can involve making difficult decisions about how to divide a person's assets among their heirs, and these decisions can sometimes create conflict among family members. Not knowing where to start: Inheritance planning can be a complex process, and many people may not know where to begin or what steps they need to take. Not wanting to spend money on legal fees: Inheritance planning often requires the services of a tax specialist, and some people may be reluctant to spend money on legal fees. Believing that their assets will be distributed automatically: Some people may not realize that their assets will not automatically be distributed according to their wishes unless they have taken the necessary legal steps to ensure this. Overall, there are many reasons why people might be reluctant to do inheritance planning, and it is important for individuals to consider their own circumstances and decide what is best for them and their families.

How much inheritance is tax-free in Ireland?

The person who receives the gift or inheritance is called the beneficiary. The tax-free amount depends on what group you belong to:

Group A: Tax-free threshold

The Group A threshold is €335,000. This tax-free threshold applies when the beneficiary is a…

child (this includes an adopted child, stepchild, and certain foster children)

(this includes an adopted child, stepchild, and certain foster children) minor child of a deceased child of the disponer (donor or person giving the inheritance). Parents also fall within this threshold where they take an absolute inheritance (full and complete ownership) of the inheritance on the death of their child.

Group B: Tax-free threshold

The Group B threshold is €32,500. This tax-free threshold applies when the beneficiary is a...

a parent of the disponer

a brother or sister of the disponer

a child of a brother or sister of the disponer

a child of the civil partner of a brother or sister of the disponer

a grandparent of the disponer

a grandchild of the disponer

a lineal ancestor or a lineal descendant of the disponer.

Group C: Tax-free threshold

The Group C tax-free threshold is €16,250 and it applies in all other cases. This includes all the categories not covered above (cousins, great-nephews/ great-nieces and non-relatives).

How much can a grandchild inherit tax-free in Ireland?

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Inheritance tax in Ireland for your grandchild falls into Group B - €32,500. Please note that you must name your grandchild on the will for them to avail of this. If the grandchild is under 18, then the parent is responsible for the distribution of the funds.

Does Ireland have an inheritance tax 7-year rule?

No, this does not apply in Ireland as it does in the UK. Lifetime gifts are not ignored even if the donor survives for seven years after the gift.

Do I need to pay inheritance tax if I am left the family home?

In the event that the value of the house is less than the individual's inheritance threshold, then there should be no CAT on the inheritance of the home. For example, if a home is valued at €320,000 and a parent leaves it to an only child, there is no tax liability on the inheritance. This is based on the only child receiving no other gifts or assets that would affect their inheritance threshold. It is important to remember that CAT is only paid on amounts above the €335,000 threshold. If the value of the house is above the threshold or brings the individual's inheritance above the threshold, then CAT should be paid. If we look at an example where the family home is valued at €420,000, there would be no tax on the first €335,000. However, there would be CAT due on the remaining €85,000 at a rate of 33% resulting in tax due of €28,050. Check out our blog on Dwelling House Exemption to see if you are eligible for this.

How much can a grandparent gift a grandchild in Ireland?

You can gift your grandchild up to €3,000 a year tax-free. It is important to note that this money must be sent from your bank account to your grandchild's bank account in that year. There are banking solutions available that allow grandparents to build up a lump sum for their grandchildren tax-free without fully handing over the funds to the grandchild. This could also significantly reduce the inheritance tax and if managed properly give your grandchild a deposit on their first house!

Financial planning is vital before you do this.

It's not a fun topic to think about, but inheritance tax is something that could affect you and your family down the road. The only way to reduce the amount of inheritance tax you'll have to pay is by talking about it and putting a plan in place. Here are a few tips on how to start the conversation about Inheritance Tax.

Were there any changes to inheritance tax in Ireland in Budget 2022?

There was no mention of any changes to Inheritance tax, CGT, or CAT in Budget 2020.

How to pay inheritance tax in Ireland

You are required to file form IT38 and pay the Inheritance tax. This can be done online in your Myrevenue account. You need to complete this form within the tax year you receive the inheritance.

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Avoiding inheritance tax in Ireland

With careful tax planning, you can reduce the inheritance tax you will pay. Let's analyse this via the following scenario:

The inheritance consists of:

Property valued at €1,350,000

Cash/Pensions/Investments worth €550,000

Total inheritance worth €1,900,000 The 2 beneficiaries are a Daughter (who is married with 2 children and 1 grandchild) and a Son (who has a partner with 3 children). The Daughter will receive 50% of the inheritance and the Brother 50%. Without any tax planning, each beneficiary will face a tax bill of €202,950 (a total of over €400k). Daughter Son Total Inheritance €950,000 €950,000 Child Free Threshold €335,000 €335,000 Grandchild Tax-Free Threshold €65,000 €97,500 Great Grandchild Tax-Free Threshold €32,500 Spouse Tax-Free Threshold €16,250 €16,250 Taxable Inheritance €501,250 €501,250 Total Tax Bill €501,250 €165,413 Net Inheritance €784,587 €784,588 Tax saving €37,537 €37,537 As the parents have reasonably large reserves of cash, they can decide to give a tax-free gift of €3,000 to each child, partner, grandchild, and great-grandchild a year if they plan ahead, for over 10 years and save another €80,000 in inheritance tax savings.

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To understand this better, Nathan trust organized a webinar on "How to reduce your Inheritance Tax in Ireland" in April 2022. Tune in below to learn more in detail. Please note, before you do this you need first to complete careful planning.

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Inheritance tax Ireland favourite nephew

You may qualify for Favourite Nephew or Niece relief if you receive a gift or inheritance of business assets. The relief allows the use of the Group A threshold. This is subject to conditions.

Jargon alert - Disponer: The person who provided the gift or inheritance.

For the purpose of this relief you are a nephew or niece if you are the child of disponer:

brother

sister

brother's civil partner

sister's civil partner.

You must have worked for the disponer for five years immediately before receiving the gift or inheritance. During these five years, you must have worked for more than:

- 24 hours per week at the place of business or,

- 15 hours per week at the place of business where the business is carried on exclusively by you and either the:

disponer

the disponer's spouse or civil partner.

The relief only applies to assets used in the business. Group B threshold applies to non-business assets. Where the gift or inheritance includes business and non-business assets, liabilities must be apportioned between business and non-business assets.

Do siblings pay inheritance tax?

Yes, they would fall into Group B outlined above. The Group B tax-free threshold is €32,500

What if I was not born or resident in Ireland - do I still pay inheritance tax?

The residency of the disponer and the asset are the important concepts here.

Who is responsible for paying inheritance tax?

The person who is receiving the gift or inheritance is responsible for paying any Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) that is due. It is sometimes hard to talk about Inheritance or money matters with your parents. If you are having a difficult time talking to your parents about inheritance, there are a few things you can do to make the conversation easier.

Can you use an insurance policy to pay the inheritance tax?

There is a Revenue-approved life insurance policy called a TA section 72 policy. If certain conditions are met, the proceeds of this policy will not lead to an increase in the beneficiary's Inheritance Tax bill. Instead, it will be used to pay the outstanding Inheritance Tax bill on their other inheritances.

The disponer can pay for the policy.

Take the following example:

Mary and John have one child - Eimear.

They will be leaving their daughter an estate worth €1,250,000 (most of this is non-cash assets)

Eimear's tax-free threshold is €320,000

Eimear's inheritance tax liability will be €306,900

Mary and John could take out a Section 72 Insurance policy for €306,900 and this amount would be received tax-free by Eimear to pay her inheritance tax bill. The term must be for a minimum of 8 years and there cannot be a break in payments.

You must be between 18-74 to start the contract.

Do you want to pay less inheritance tax?

Just get in contact with us and we will walk you through how you can significantly reduce the tax you pay.

How much does inheritance tax insurance cost?

It tends to be very expensive. There are three main reasons for this. First, section 72s are guaranteed whole-of-life policies: they continue until you die regardless of what age that might be. They are insuring large sums of money (Eimears example is €306,900). For couples, the most common payout is on a second life basis. For example, their spouse can inherit everything from them with no inheritance tax issue. The tax activity only happens when the 2nd person dies.

Irish inheritance tax and Non-Dom Irish tax residents

If you are a tax resident in Ireland but have been born and educated outside of Ireland, then you are probably considered a Non-Dom in Ireland from a tax perspective. If you inherit cash or assets based in another jurisdiction then there is probably no tax activity unless you decide to bring back some or all of the money into Ireland (if you remit the funds). If you are not sure what a Non-Dom is, then you should check our Non-Dom page to help figure this out.

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