{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/619faf1af8d4dc0013bca20f/66cf48571bc1bc2d144a1c61?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Inheritance tax in Ireland: What are the rules, and could they be changed in the budget?","description":"<p>Inheritance tax has become something of a hot political issue, with hints of change coming in the budget supported by senior Fine Gael members who want to allow people to inherit more without being exposed to tax.</p><p><br></p><p>But is this justified? Does it simply improve the lot of the better off in society?</p><p><br></p><p>Or are there real anomalies that need to be addressed?</p><p><br></p><p>For some insight on this, host Cliff Taylor was joined by Deputy Business Editor of the Irish Times, Dominic Coyle.</p><p><br></p><p>In the second half of the show, Munro O’Dwyer, a partner with PwC Ireland, discusses potential changes to the current pension regime for high earners. PwC published a document earlier this week that points out some issues with the current €2 million standard fund threshold for pensions, something they want to see changed in the budget.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Produced by John Casey with JJ Vernon on sound.</p>","author_name":"Inside Business with Ciaran Hancock"}