Due to the ongoing global pandemic, the Government directive recommends working from home. In light of this Revenue has recently updated their manual stating that an employer may pay up to €3.20 per day without deducting PAYE, PRSI or USC to cover the additional costs of working from home.
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If the employer does not make a payment of €3.20 per day to the employee then the employee may be entitled to make a claim in respect of vouched expenses incurred wholly, exclusively and necessarily in the performance of the duties of employment.

Where an individual who pays tax under the PAYE system makes a qualifying donation to an approved sports body they can claim tax relief by way of a deduction from total income. An approved sports body must promote an athletic or amateur game or sport, must be on the approved sports bodies listing on the Revenue website and must hold an up-to-date tax clearance certificate.

A donation will qualify under this tax relief if it is:....

At time of writing (mid-November), the 2019 Finance Bill is meandering through the Oireachtas. In broad terms, it was a quiet budget day on 8 October last in tax terms due to stated concerns about the potential impact of a no deal (or “hard”) Brexit.
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Minister Donohoe announced the availability of €1.2 billion to support those most affected if a no deal Brexit happens, with about half that for the agriculture/enterprise/tourism sectors and badly hit regions.

​A very brief outline of tax changes to date (under summary headings) is:...

Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) has changed drastically since 2008, giving rise to substantial tax due in the passing of an estate. Subsequently, life companies have emerged with improved tax efficient solutions.

Changes in Taxation
In 2008, a child could inherit up to €521,208 free of tax with any surplus subject to taxation at just 20%. Today, a child’s taxfree inheritance is limited to €320,000, with any surplus subject to taxation at 33%.