A number of clients have recently asked what happens to their SMSF (self managed super fund) when they return home permanently. There can be serious tax consequences if the SMSF is deemed to no longer be resident in Australia. See the attached link for more information on SMSF residency and contact your financial advisor immediately if this could impact on your fund.https://www.ato.gov.au/Super/Self-managed-super-funds/Setting-up/Check-the-residency-of-your-fund/#Whenisamemberanactivemember

It's not too late to get your 2013 Irish tax return in on time. Lodge and pay any tax liability using ROS and you can avail of the 13 November 2014 extended deadline. http://www.revenue.ie/en/practitioner/ebrief/2014/no-302014.html

http://www.irishtimes.com/business/budget-2015

For people thinking of buying property in Ireland, the current capital gains tax exemption is not likely to be extended beyond 31 December 2014. http://www.irishtimes.com/business/economy/capital-gains-tax-exemption-to-be-abolished-in-budget-says-noonan-1.1941969