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We provide the expertise needed to maximise your take-home pay and protect your pension entitlements. Don't sign your package until you've calculated the most tax-efficient path forward.
Identifying the most tax-efficient exemption
Choosing the right exemption is vital to protecting your settlement. We help you calculate which path yields the highest take-home pay.
Waiving your tax-free lump sum — critical note: If you choose to maximise your tax-free cash now by "waiving" your future entitlement, this does not reduce the value of your pension. Instead, it removes your access to the tax-free portion of that value in the future. We provide the forensic analysis to ensure you understand the long-term impact of this legal choice.
SCSB & redundancy exemption checker
Working out which relief applies to you can be complex. In Ireland, you're entitled to the highest of three tax-free exemptions: the Basic Exemption, the Increased Exemption, or the SCSB.
This tool compares your SCSB (Standard Capital Superannuation Benefit) against the Basic and Increased Exemptions, based on your service history, average pay and pension lump sum.
Use it to see which of the three options applies to your situation, then talk to an advisor about the exact figures.
Basic Exemption
Likely best exemption for your situation
Disclaimer: This tool does not constitute financial advice. It indicates which exemption type tends to apply based on the figures you provide, not a guaranteed euro amount. Contact Financial Health for professional clarification on your specific circumstances.
Redundancy support FAQ
Statutory Redundancy is the legal minimum (2 weeks' pay per year of service, plus 1 week), and it's always 100% tax-free. An Ex-Gratia payment is an extra amount paid by your employer — this is taxable, but you can significantly reduce that tax using your Basic, Increased, or SCSB exemptions.
Standard Capital Superannuation Benefit (SCSB) is a tax relief formula that often provides the highest tax-free limit for long-serving employees with high salaries. We calculate this for you to ensure you aren't paying a euro more in tax than legally required.
This is a critical decision. By waiving your future right to a tax-free lump sum from your pension, you can increase your current tax-free redundancy payment. This is only beneficial in specific circumstances, and we provide the comparative analysis to see if it makes sense for your situation.
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