CAT Thresholds Ireland: Capital Acquisitions Tax, Gift Tax & Family Wealth Planning

CAT Thresholds

Capital Acquisitions Tax — CAT — is one of the most financially significant taxes Irish families face, yet one of the least planned for. With property values having risen dramatically over the past two decades, a growing number of Irish inheritances now exceed the tax-free thresholds, creating unexpected tax bills at exactly the moment families […]

Inheritance Tax in Ireland 2026: How to Protect Your Family’s Wealth

Inheritance tax in Ireland, formally known as Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT), is one of the most misunderstood and underplanned aspects of personal finance. Every year, Irish families are caught off-guard by a significant tax bill following the death of a loved one, simply because no one had put proper estate planning in place. At Money […]

Mernie joined Money Sense as a Director in 2008 and works in the area of administration and compliance.

Mernie is an Economics and French graduate from UCC.

Mernie also has a postgraduate diploma in Computing and has previously worked in the IT industry for a number of years.

Mernie’s IT experience and business acumen are invaluable in organising and managing the office and maintaining strict compliance requirements.

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John is a Qualified Financial Advisor (QFA) who has over 40 years of experience working in the Financial Services Industry.

Having previously worked in the Banking Sector for 28 years, John has acquired significant knowledge and experience in all areas of financial planning and advice.

Establishing Money Sense Financial Services has enabled John to use his extensive experience in providing impartial and sound judgement in the pursuit of better Client solutions in the open marketplace.

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In his spare time, John is a staunch GAA enthusiast, being currently involved with Dr. Crokes GAA Club as Manager of their Senior Hurling Team.

Originally from Newtownshandrum, John is a proud Cork man but has settled well in his adopted County and is doing everything in his power to promote the small ball game in Kerry.

John is also a member of Killarney Golf Club with a respectable handicap. John gives 100% in every project he undertakes and exudes positive energy and enthusiasm which can be infectious.