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Money Mentor: are your farm dogs a tax-deductible expense?

From wellies and waterproofs to farm dogs, ifac head of tax Marty Murphy explains what farmers can and cannot claim as business expenses.

MONEY MENTOR 4 November 2026

Money Mentor: are your farm dogs a tax-deductible expense?

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How to manage multiple pensions without losing valuable benefits

How to manage multiple pensions without losing valuable benefits

MONEY MENTOR 28 October 2026

Money Mentor: pension or mortgage - where should your money go?

Money Mentor: pension or mortgage - where should your money go?

MONEY MENTOR 21 October 2026

Money Mentor: how can I help to buy a starter home for my kids?

Money Mentor: how can I help to buy a starter home for my kids?

Money Mentor: how can I help to buy a starter home for my kids?

MONEY MENTOR 7 October 2026

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

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

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

MONEY MENTOR 30 September 2026

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Money Mentor: childminding income and tax relief explained

Money Mentor: childminding income and tax relief explained

Ifac’s Marty Murphy explains how childminding income can affect tax relief and outlines upcoming Tusla changes that childminders need to know about.

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?'

The tax treatment of payments for surplus electricity can be confusing. Ifac's Marty Murphy explains the rules around solar income.

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?’

With energy costs continuing to rise, many farmers are asking whether household bills can be claimed as a farm expense.

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?'

Marty Murphy, head of tax at ifac, explains the tax implications of selling a site from your land and why the resulting tax bill can come as a surprise.

MONEY MENTOR 26 August 2026

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 19 August 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 12 August 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 5 August 2026

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